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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

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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