GER: Diesellok/Sound M44 MAV III + PluX22 Dec.

Market price

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Model

Basic

Product line

PIKO Expert

Market

Market status

announced

Maker's novelty year

2026

Description

Catalog description

Novelty 2026: Power meets versatility – The M44 diesel locomotive. The legendary M44 shunting diesel locomotives stand for robust performance, high reliability, and versatile use in shunting and light freight operations. Since the late 1950s, these diesel locomotives have not only shaped operations in Hungary, but – in exported variants – also found their way to the ?SD, Poland, and the countries of the former Soviet Union. Equipped with the powerful Ganz-Jendrassik XVI 170/240 V16 diesel engine and a top speed of 80 km/h, the M44 combines economy, durability, and flexibility. Its distinctive design, with the cab at the end of the locomotive and practical gangways for shunting personnel, makes it an unmistakable classic of European railway history. In addition to the Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) machines, numerous examples were delivered to industrial and works railways, where the M44 quickly became a familiar and valued workhorse thanks to its strong tractive effort and robust construction. In international use, the locomotives were flexibly employed for shunting-intensive tasks as well as light transfer and branch line services whenever a durable, straightforward vehicle was needed. The simple basic design facilitated maintenance and repair for both state railways and industrial operators, contributing significantly to the long service life of the M44. Illuminated control panel | In digital operation with switchable cab lighting | Attached sandboxes, sand pipes, and brake shoes | MAV-style exhaust | PSD XP sound decoder with authentic sound and numerous 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

130 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

PluX22

Factory decoder

Yes

Lighting

Head lights

Yes

Rear lights

Yes

Direction-dependent lights

Yes

Factory sound

Sound module

Yes