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PIKO · 22046 · Locomotives · Diesel

GER: ~Diesellok/Sound BR 296 Railion VI + PluX22 Dec.

Scale
H0 (1:87)
Era
VI
Railway
Deutsche Bahn AG
Country
Germany
EAN
4015615220466

Market price

Not enough data from the last 12 months to give a price.

Model

Basic

Product line
PIKO Expert

Market

Market status
available
Maker's novelty year
2026

Description

Catalog description
Novelty 2026: Reliable in Modern Shunting Service – Class 296 The Class 296 is an advanced diesel-hydraulic shunting and switching locomotive, built on the foundation of the well-known V-90 family. Originally conceived as a radio-controlled variant of Class 295, the integration of modern control and safety equipment created a powerful workhorse for the demands of wagonload traffic in the 21st century. The conversion began in the late 1990s when the then-freight division Railion significantly increased the need for efficient, remotely controllable shunting locomotives. Today, the locomotives feature the traffic-red livery of freight operations and are fully equipped for use with remote control. The strength of the Class 296 is particularly evident in daily operations at DB Cargo: it hauls transfers, distributes wagons, and performs precise shunting tasks in large marshalling yards. Thanks to its reliability and flexibility, the 296 is an essential component for smooth freight operations in Germany. Equipped with Voith fan wheel | With replica of the characteristic remote control cab lighting | Illuminated control panel | In digital operation with switchable cab and shunting lights | PSD XP sound decoder with authentic sound and many functions from the factory | Brake hoses and coupling hooks included

Dimensions and compatibility

Scale and track

Track gauge
H0 · 16.5 mm

Dimensions

Length over buffers
165 mm

Couplers

Front coupler pocket
NEM 362
Rear coupler pocket
NEM 362

Track and curves

Minimum radius
358 mm

Drive and mechanics

Drive

Traction tyres
2

Electrics and electronics

Power supply

System
AC (three-rail)

Factory electronics

Decoder interface
PluX22
Factory decoder
Yes

Lighting

Head lights
Yes
Rear lights
Yes
Direction-dependent lights
Yes

Factory sound

Sound module
Yes

Last change: November 4, 2026