Piko 21743 H0 electric locomotiveRh 240, CD-Cargo, Ep. VI

Piko 21743 H0 Rh 240 electric locomotive, ČD Cargo, Ep. VI - Fiberglass classic for freight traffic

The Piko Rh 240 ČD Cargo brings a particularly striking locomotive from Czech railroad history to the H0 tracks. With its pleasing, rounded design and the fiberglass-reinforced locomotive body, the Rh 240 is one of the characteristic locomotives of the modern ČD Cargo fleet - now as a finely detailed model for Era VI.

Technology & appearance - detailed and digitally upgradeable

The model impresses with two metal pantographs, finely detailed bogies and transparent skylights in the engine room. The cab, engine room and console lighting can be switched digitally when retrofitting a PluX22 decoder. The light changes depending on the direction of travel for a realistic appearance in operation.

Prototype: S 499 - fiberglass body with tractive power

145 units of the S 499 were delivered to the Czechoslovakian State Railroad (ČSD) starting in 1968. A special feature was the locomotive body made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic - a technical innovation at the time. Today, these locomotives are used by ČD Cargo for freight transport as the 240 series and represent proven technology with a timeless design.

Operation & compatibility

The locomotive is suitable for H0 DC layouts with a minimum radius of 358 mm. The model can be easily digitized via the NEM 658 PluX22 interface - including optional retrofitting with the PIKO sound decoder #56586. The close coupling set ensures smooth train connections in modern layouts.

Scope of delivery

• Rh 240 ČD Cargo electric locomotive
• Operating instructions
• Add-on parts for additional detailing

Who is this model suitable for?

Ideal for Era VI model railroaders with an Eastern European focus, ČD Cargo fans and digital upgrading enthusiasts. Also ideally suited as a supplement to modern freight trains and industrial systems.

Now available - Škoda design for the modern H0 world!

With the Piko Rh 240 ČD Cargo, secure a detailed classic of the Czech freight train fleet - new in 2025 for your DC system!

Features:

• Manufacturer: PIKO
• Model: Rh 240 electric locomotive, ČD Cargo
• Track gauge: H0
• Era: VI
• Length over buffers: 189 mm
• Current system: Direct current
• Sound: Can be retrofitted with PIKO sound decoder #56586
• Digital interface: NEM 658 PluX22
• Lighting: Digitally switchable driver's cab, engine room and console lighting (with decoder)
• Coupling: NEM shaft with close coupler link
• Light change: White / red depending on direction of travel
• Special features: Two metal scissor pantographs, glass fiber reinforced locomotive body, transparent skylights

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: CD
• Era: VI
• Color: Red
• Electricity System: DC
• Analogue / Digital: Analogue
• sound: No
• News: 2025
• Type: Electric loco

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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.