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PIKO · 52569 · Locomotives · Diesel
GER: Diesellok BR 216 DB Cargo Ep. V
- Scale
- H0 (1:87)
- Era
- IV
- Railway
- Deutsche Bundesbahn
- Country
- West Germany (FRG)
- EAN
- 4015615525691
Market price
Not enough data from the last 12 months to give a price.
Model
Basic
- Product line
- PIKO Expert
Market
- Market status
- available
Description
- Catalog description
- Novelty 2025: The class 216 in the DB Cargo version in Era V. The special features of the prototype were precisely transferred to the model during construction. The PIKO model combines the prototypical implementation with excellent driving characteristics. The effective use of perfect engravings and a paint scheme that is consistent down to the smallest detail emphasize the attractive shape. Contemporary LED technology serves as the basis for the light change in red/white and the digitally switchable light functions. The model has a matching PSD XP sound decoder with a large loudspeaker and impresses with a wide range of digital and sound functions. The model bears the “fits mfx®” quality mark. In order to make digital decoders reliable for all users of the current Märklin digital command stations, a new “fits mfx®” quality mark was introduced together with Märklin and other manufacturers. This can only be used by digital decoders that have undergone and fully passed a special mfx® test. These decoders and also the locomotives in which they are installed bear the “fits mfx®” quality mark, which certifies unrestricted mfx® functionality. This means that PIKO products with the “fits mfx®” logo now also fully support the diverse functions of mfx®.
Dimensions and compatibility
Scale and track
- Track gauge
- H0 · 16.5 mm
Dimensions
- Length over buffers
- 184 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