NEW Piko 21846 H0 Electric Locomotive BR 111, DB, Era IV, DC Sound

Piko 21846 H0 Class 111 DB Electric Locomotive, Era IV, DC Sound

The Piko 21846 H0 Class 111 electric locomotive of the Deutsche Bundesbahn combines a classic Era IV prototype with digital sound capabilities. The Class 111 shaped passenger rail service for the Deutsche Bundesbahn for decades and, in this version, is particularly well-suited for period-accurate passenger and commuter trains. Piko has produced this electric locomotive as a detailed H0 Expert version for the 2L DC system. Digital operation, sound, a PluX22 interface, and LED lighting are among the key features of this model variant.

Deutsche Bundesbahn BR 111 in Era IV

The prototype for the Piko 21846 is the BR 111 electric locomotive of the Deutsche Bundesbahn. The model is classified as Era IV and reproduces a classic DB version of this series. This allows the locomotive to be seamlessly integrated into a fleet focused on the Deutsche Bundesbahn and passenger train service of this era.

The Class 111 was a staple of the Deutsche Bundesbahn’s passenger service for decades. The model reflects this heritage and is particularly well-suited for period-accurate passenger and commuter trains. This makes the Piko 21846 suitable for use both within a classic passenger train theme and in a corresponding commuter rail formation.

Detailed H0 Expert Version

The Piko 21846 is offered as a detailed H0 Expert version. The model thus combines the classic DB design of the BR 111 with clearly defined technical features. The H0 scale allows for integration into a correspondingly configured fleet of Era IV rolling stock.

With a length over buffers of 193 mm, the electric locomotive has standard dimensions for use on a model railroad layout. The combination of the BR 111, the DB version, and Era IV ensures clear classification within a corresponding H0 collection.

DC Sound Version with Digital Features

The Piko 21846 is designed as a DC sound version for the 2L DC system. The model is digitally equipped and features sound. This variant thus combines the classic appearance of the BR 111 with digital operation and an additional sound function.

PluX22 is specified as the interface. This is part of the technical specifications, as are the digital version and the sound function. Thus, the Piko 21846 differs from an analog DC variant primarily due to its digital sound features.

LED Lighting with Red-White Light Cycle

The Piko 21846 features lighting with alternating red and white lights. LEDs are used as the light source. The alternating lights complement the locomotive’s digital features and are among the specified functions of this model variant.

The combination of LED lighting, red-and-white alternating lights, digital operation, and sound summarizes the key technical features of the Piko 21846. As a result, the BR 111 offers a comprehensive set of features for use on an H0 DC layout.

For period-accurate passenger and commuter trains

The Piko 21846 is particularly well-suited for passenger and commuter trains of the depicted era. This allows the locomotive to be specifically used in train formations modeled after the passenger train operations of the Deutsche Bundesbahn.

The minimum curve radius is specified as 358 mm. Regarding the coupler system, the model features a NEM-compliant coupler box with KK kinematics. These technical specifications can be taken into account when planning the locomotive’s operation and assembling a suitable H0 train set.

Classic DB Electric Locomotive with Sound

The Piko 21846 H0 BR 111 electric locomotive combines an iconic prototype from the Deutsche Bundesbahn’s passenger rail service with digital sound. The classic DB design from Era IV and its focus on passenger and commuter trains make this model a perfect addition to H0 train sets built in this style.

Equipped with digital features, sound, a PluX22 interface, LED lighting, and red-and-white headlight patterns, the Piko 21846 offers the specified functions for model railroad operation. This detailed H0 Expert version thus adds a BR 111 with DC sound to a DB fleet from Era IV.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Piko
• Item Number: 21846
• Product: H0 BR 111 Electric Locomotive
• Prototype: BR 111 electric locomotive of the Deutsche Bundesbahn
• Type: Electric locomotive
• Railroad company: DB
• Era: IV
• Gauge: H0
• Detailed H0 Expert version
• Suitable for period-accurate passenger and commuter trains
• Power system: 2L direct current (DC)
• DC sound version
• Digital: Yes
• Sound: yes
• Interface: PluX22
• Length over buffers (LüP): 193 mm
• Lighting: Red-white light change
• Light source: LED
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Coupling system: NEM-compliant coupling shaft with KK kinematics

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: IV
• Color: Multi-Colored
• Electricity System: DC
• Analogue / Digital: Digital
• sound: Yes
• News: 2026
• Type: Electric loco

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