NEW Piko 52160 H0 Diesel Locomotive BR 247, DPB, Ep. VI, DC Sound
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Piko 52160 H0 Diesel Locomotive BR 247, DPB, Ep. VI, DC Sound Product Details
Piko 52160 H0 Diesel Locomotive BR 247 DPB Era VI DC Sound
The Piko 52160 H0 BR 247 diesel locomotive in the DPB version represents modern diesel locomotive operation of Era VI and stands out in particular for its striking design. The eye-catching DPB design gives the locomotive a unique character and makes it a real head-turner in front of contemporary passenger and freight trains. As a DC sound model, it combines the modern look of the BR 247 with digital features and sound.
BR 247 in the Eye-Catching DPB Design
The focal point of the Piko 52160 is the striking design of the BR 247 in the DPB livery. This eye-catching version clearly sets the diesel locomotive apart within a modern H0 fleet and ensures it makes a distinctive appearance on the layout.
The locomotive is classified as Era VI and is designated as a private railway vehicle. This allows it to be integrated into modern train formations where contemporary rolling stock takes center stage. The BR 247 can be used to haul both passenger and freight trains, showcasing its striking DPB design to great effect.
Modern Diesel Locomotive for H0 Gauge
The Piko 52160 is designed for H0 scale and is built to a 1:87 scale. With a length over buffers of 230 mm, the BR 247 makes a striking impression on the model railroad layout. Its classification as a diesel locomotive and its association with Era VI make the model a fitting addition to modern H0 layouts.
The combination of H0 scale, a modern era, and a private railway design ensures a clear classification within the rolling stock. In particular, the DPB design takes center stage, giving the locomotive its distinctive visual character.
Digital Sound Version with PluX22
The Piko 52160 is equipped with a digital DC sound system. The model is digitally controlled and features sound. The specified interface is PluX22. This makes the locomotive one of the digitally equipped models, offering a combination of digital control and sound functionality.
The power system uses 2L direct current (DC). Thanks to its digital features and sound function, the modern BR 247 is faithfully reproduced not only visually but also technically in great detail.
LED lighting with red-to-white light change
The Piko 52160 is equipped with LED lighting. The specified light cycle alternates between red and white. This gives the diesel locomotive a clearly defined lighting function that is part of the model’s technical features.
LEDs are used as the light source. Together with the digital sound system, the PluX22 interface, and the red-and-white light cycle, this results in a comprehensive set of features for operation on a modern H0 layout.
For modern passenger and freight trains
The BR 247 in DPB livery can be used to haul contemporary passenger and freight trains. This allows the model to be used in a variety of ways within an Era VI layout. Its eye-catching design adds a striking accent regardless of the chosen train formation.
The minimum radius is specified as 358 mm. Regarding the coupler system, the locomotive features a NEM-compliant coupler box with KK kinematics. These technical specifications clearly define the model’s suitability for use on an H0 layout.
Piko 52160: A Striking Eye-Catcher for Era VI
With the Piko 52160 BR 247 DPB, the modern H0 fleet gains a strikingly designed Era VI diesel locomotive. In particular, the distinctive DPB design, the digital sound system, the red-and-white LED light sequence, and the PluX22 interface define this model’s features.
The combination of a modern diesel locomotive, a private railway variant, and the ability to operate both passenger and freight trains makes the Piko 52160 a versatile addition to contemporary H0 train sets.
Features:
- Manufacturer: Piko
- Item Number: 52160
- Product: H0 Diesel Locomotive BR 247 DPB
- Series: BR 247
- Version: DPB
- Gauge: H0
- Scale: 1:87
- Type: Diesel Locomotive
- Railroad Company: Private Railroad
- Era: VI
- Power system: 2L direct current (DC)
- DC sound system
- Digital: yes
- Sound: Yes
- Interface: PluX22
- Length over buffers: 230 mm
- Lighting: Red-white light sequence
- Light source: LED
- Minimum radius: 358 mm
- Coupling system: NEM-compliant coupling shaft with KK kinematics
- Eye-catching DPB design
- Suitable for contemporary passenger and freight trains
Specs:
- Gauge: H0
- Rail Company: Misc.
- Era: VI
- Color: Multi-Colored
- Electricity System: DC
- Analogue / Digital: Digital
- sound: Yes
- News: 2026
- Type: Diesel loco
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