Piko 50900 H0 steam locomotive BR 03, DR, Ep. IV

PIKO 50900 DR Class 03 steam locomotive - Historic elegance in Era IV

The PIKO 50900 H0 steam locomotive BR 03 is an impressive model for fans of the Deutsche Reichsbahn and Era IV. This reconstructed locomotive, once made fit for long-distance traffic from 1969, is now an impressive, precise miniature with an extraordinary wealth of detail. With this replica, PIKO is bringing a piece of railroad history back to the home tracks - a real highlight for collectors, professionals and model railroaders interested in history.

Technical specifications at a glance

The locomotive runs on H0 tracks in the DC system and is equipped with an NEM 658 PluX22 interface for retrofitting a digital decoder. Thanks to its length of 275 mm and the minimum radius of 422 mm, it is ideal for realistic model railroad scenarios. Two traction tires ensure high tractive power, while the light change (white/red) depending on the direction of travel rounds off the realistic picture.

Fine detailing and technical sophistication

A special feature of this locomotive is the elaborately reconstructed boiler with visible mixing preheating system on the smoke chamber. The prototypical replica also features a finely crafted running gear with filigree spokes, plastic balancing weights and attached boiler pipes. The airy bar frame design allows a view of the filigree inner workings - a real model-making work of art.

Digitally prepared - for modern model railroaders

The PIKO 50900 offers numerous digital features that can be activated with a suitable PluX22 decoder. These include cab lighting, running gear lighting and the realistic flickering of the firebox. The locomotive can also be retrofitted with the steam generator (item no. 56163) and the PIKO sound decoder (item no. 56620) - for maximum driving fun and an authentic driving experience.

Historical significance of the class 03

After 1969, the Deutsche Reichsbahn began the comprehensive reconstruction of the BR 03 with the aim of keeping the locomotives operational for years to come. The most important measures included the redesign of the boiler, a new roof shape on the driver's cab and the typical preheating system. These locomotives shaped long-distance traffic for over a decade and today represent an era of technical reliability in steam locomotive operation.

Now available - a must for DR fans of Era IV

This locomotive combines technology, history and the art of model making at the highest level. With the PIKO 50900 BR 03 steam locomotive, you can add a model with great attention to detail to your collection - now available in the model railroad store. Don't miss this opportunity and add a real piece of railroad history to your model railway layout!

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: IV
• Railroad management: DR
• Power system: DC
• Number of traction tires: 2
• Coupling: NEM shaft
• Minimum radius: 422 mm
• Length over buffers: 275 mm
• Digital interface: NEM 658 PluX22
• Sound: PIKO sound decoder can be retrofitted #56620
• Light change: Direction of travel-dependent light change white / red
• Lighting: Digitally switchable driver's cab lighting and firebox lighting (with PluX22 decoder)
• Special features: Steam function can be retrofitted #56163
• Age recommendation: from 14 years

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DR
• Era: IV
• Color: Black
• Electricity System: DC
• Analogue / Digital: Analogue
• sound: No
• News: 2025
• Type: Steam loco

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

• Manual (1.96 MB)
• Manual (18.81 MB)

Downloads:

• Spare Parts (3.91 MB)

Further links:

• Print View

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