NEW Piko 37473 G BR 249 Hybrid Locomotive, Dual Mode, DBAG, Ep.VI, DC-Sound

Piko 37473 G Hybrid Locomotive BR 249, Dual Mode, DBAG, Era VI, DC-Sound

Are you looking for a modern hybrid locomotive for your G-gauge layout that flexibly combines electric and diesel operation? The Piko 37473 DB AG BR 249 Dual Mode brings a contemporary Epoch VI locomotive with factory-installed sound and numerous digital functions to your garden railway.

The prototype, also known as the Vectron Dual Mode light, was developed by Siemens specifically for DB Cargo’s freight operations. The locomotive can switch between electric and diesel operation, thereby eliminating the need for a locomotive changeover on the so-called “last mile.”

BR 249 Dual Mode for Modern Freight Transport

The series is primarily designed for local and single-car transport. Production takes place at the Siemens plant in Munich-Allach. The model reproduces the lightweight version of the BR 249 with many functional details and an impressive length over buffers of 717 mm.

Particularly attractive features include the digitally controllable cab lighting, the engine room lighting, the digital coupler, and the pulsed evaporator. The digitally adjustable pantograph also creates an impressive effect during operation.

Sound, lighting functions, and many attached details

The locomotive comes factory-equipped with a PIKO sound decoder and features direction-dependent white/red lighting. Opening doors, attached windshield wipers, antennas for shunting radio, and a cab with a sunshade underscore the highly detailed design.

Get the Piko 37473 G Hybrid Locomotive BR 249 Dual Mode DBAG and expand your garden railway with a modern sound locomotive featuring impressive capabilities for freight transport, shunting operations, and the last mile.

Features:

• Gauge: G
• Era: VI
• Railroad Company: DB AG
• Class 249 Hybrid Locomotive
• Vectron Dual Mode Light
• Developed for DB Cargo freight service
• Flexible use as an electric or diesel locomotive
• Suitable for short-haul and single-car operations
• Manufactured at the Siemens plant in Munich-Allach
• Lightweight version of the BR 249
• Equipped with a PIKO sound decoder at the factory
• Direction-dependent white/red headlight switching
• Digitally controllable cab lighting
• Digitally controllable engine room lighting
• Digital coupler
• Pulsed vaporizer
• Digitally controllable pantograph (raise/lower)
• Doors that open
• Attached windshield wipers
• Antennas for shunting radio
• Crew compartment with sunshade
• With shunting platform
• Extra shunting coupler
• Fully equipped on one side as shipped from the factory
• Brake hoses and coupling hooks included
• Minimum curve radius: 600 mm
• Length over buffers: 717 mm

Specs:

• Gauge: G
• Rail Company: DB AG
• Era: VI
• Color: Red
• Electricity System: DC
• Analogue / Digital: Digital
• sound: Yes
• News: 2026
• Type: Electric loco

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