Piko 22000 H0 diesel locomotive Rh 500, NS, Ep. III

Piko 22000 H0 Rh 500 diesel locomotive, NS, Ep. III - War booty becomes cult locomotive

The Piko Rh 500 of the NS brings a particularly striking locomotive of Dutch railroad history to your H0 DC layout. The three-axle diesel locomotive was taken over from British stocks after the Second World War and developed into one of the most reliable shunting vehicles of the Dutch State Railways - now as a new model for Era III.

Technology & design - finely detailed and digitally upgradeable

The model has detailed cab equipment, free-standing mounted grab irons and ladders as well as prototypical headlights. The cab lighting can be controlled digitally if a PluX22 decoder is retrofitted. Driver's desk lighting is also integrated. The white/red light change depending on the direction of travel rounds off the appearance.

Prototype: Rh 500 - British roots, Dutch history

The first ten locomotives in this series (501-510) were taken over by the British military after 1945 and proved their worth as shunting locomotives. Due to their reliability, the NS increased the fleet to a total of 45 locomotives. Over the years, they were repainted several times and were in active service until the 1970s. Four locomotives have been preserved in museums.

Model operation & compatibility

The model is suitable for DC systems with a minimum radius of 358 mm. A sound decoder can be retrofitted via the NEM 658 PluX22 interface. The locomotive is equipped with an NEM shaft and close coupler link - perfect for authentic shunting and branch line operation.

Scope of delivery

• Rh 500 NS diesel locomotive (Ep. III)
• Operating instructions
• Add-on parts for visual refinement

Who is this model suitable for?

For fans of Dutch railroad history, museum railway fans, collectors of Era III and anyone who would like to use a shunting locomotive with a strong character and a historical background on their layout.

Now available - Dutch shunting history as a model novelty!

Get the Piko Rh 500 of the NS - novelty 2025 with a new design, digital retrofit option and authentic design for Era III!

Features:

• Manufacturer: PIKO
• Model: Rh 500 diesel locomotive, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
• Track gauge: H0
• Era: III
• Current system: Direct current
• Sound: Can be retrofitted with a PIKO sound decoder
• Digital interface: NEM 658 PluX22
• Lighting: Digitally switchable driver's cab and driver's desk lighting (with decoder)
• Number of traction tires: 2
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Light change: White / red depending on direction of travel
• Coupling: NEM shaft with close coupler link
• Special features: Prototypical headlights, free-standing grab irons, detailed cab interior, new 2025 design

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: NS
• Era: III
• Color: Custom Graphic
• Electricity System: DC
• Analogue / Digital: Analogue
• sound: No
• News: 2025
• Type: Diesel loco

Further links:

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