Piko 51488 H0 electric loco BR 194, DB, Ep. IV, DC-Sound

Piko 51488 H0 Sound-E-Locomotive BR 194, DB, Ep. IV - The "German Crocodile" with digital sound spectrum

The Piko H0 sound electric locomotive BR 194 of the German Federal Railroad is a tribute to one of the most influential freight locomotives in Germany. Developed from the E 93, the E 94 - later the BR 194 - was built in 146 units between 1940 and 1945 and served for decades as a locomotive for heavy freight traffic. In its Era IV version, it is a must for fans of the Bundesbahn era - now with a factory-installed PIKO sound decoder and extensive digital lighting control.

Technically convincing & prototypical

Equipped with digitally switchable driver's cab and engine room lighting, two metal pantographs and a finely crafted driver's cab and engine room interior, the model delivers the highest level of detail. The PIKO TrainSound® sound decoder ensures a realistic driving experience, while the direction-dependent light change in white/red harmoniously complements the operational picture.

Class 194 - The queen of freight trains

With its striking design, powerful CoCo axle arrangement and robust body, the class 194 was the backbone of electric freight transport in southern Germany for decades. Its green livery earned it the nickname "German Crocodile" - a name that enjoys cult status today.

Fully digitally controllable

Thanks to the NEM 658 PluX22 digital interface and the sound decoder already integrated at the factory, the locomotive is fully digitally controllable - light, sound and driving characteristics can be perfectly controlled on modern digital control centers.

Scope of delivery

• BR 194 sound electric locomotive, DB, Era IV
• Factory-installed PluX22 sound decoder
• Set-up parts & operating instructions

Target group & use

For Era IV enthusiasts, German Federal Railroad fans and model railroaders with a focus on realistic freight trains. Also ideal as a sound eye-catcher on digital exhibition layouts or as a powerhouse in track helixes with long trains.

Order now - the classic freight locomotive with sound!

Get the Piko 51488 H0 BR 194 DB sound electric locomotive - powerful, detailed and sonorous for your Era IV layout!

Features:

• Manufacturer: PIKO
• Model: Sound electric locomotive BR 194, DB
• Track gauge: H0
• Era: IV
• Current system: Direct current
• Length over buffers: 214 mm
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Digital interface: NEM 658 PluX22
• Sound: Factory-installed PluX22 sound decoder (PIKO TrainSound®)
• Lighting: Driver's cab & engine room digitally switchable
• Light change: White/red depending on direction of travel
• Special features: Two metal pantographs, detailed engine room, articulated body, shape version 2025

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: IV
• Color: Green
• Electricity System: DC
• Analogue / Digital: Digital
• sound: Yes
• News: 2025
• Type: Electric loco

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

• Manual (9.67 MB)

Further links:

• Print View

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