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PIKO · 52118 · Locomotives · Diesel

GER: Diesellok BR 228 Sparlack DR V + DSS 8pol.

Scale
H0 (1:87)
Era
V
Railway
Deutsche Reichsbahn (GDR)
Country
East Germany (GDR)
EAN
4015615521181

Market price

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Model

Basic

Product line
PIKO Expert

Market

Market status
available
Maker's novelty year
2026

Description

Catalog description
Novelty 2026: Attractive design variant of the BR 228 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn in Era V with transition-Era lettering. The model represents the six-axle version of the locomotive class. In addition to the three-axle bogies, it differs from the four-axle version in its fan and window arrangement. The model can be easily retrofitted with an 8-pin decoder.

Dimensions and compatibility

Scale and track

Track gauge
H0 · 16.5 mm

Dimensions

Length over buffers
224 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
DC (two-rail)

Factory electronics

Decoder interface
NEM 652 (8-pin)

Lighting

Head lights
Yes
Rear lights
Yes
Direction-dependent lights
Yes

Last change: November 4, 2026