Piko 52554 H0 diesel locomotive V23, Captrain, Ep. VI
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Piko 52554 H0 diesel locomotive V23, Captrain, Ep. VI Product Details
Piko 52554 H0 Diesel Locomotive V23, Captrain, Ep. VI: Compact versatility for modern layouts
The Piko 52554 H0 diesel locomotive V23 is a novelty of the year 2025 and presents the popular shunting locomotive V23 in the modern Captrain version. This compact model in Era VI has a detailed design and is ready for retrofitting with a sound decoder to make your H0 layout even more realistic.
The prototype: V23 in Captrain design
The V23 is a versatile shunting locomotive specially designed for light freight and shunting services. With its modern Captrain design, it still sets accents in private railroad traffic today. Its compact appearance and reliability make it an indispensable part of modern railroad operations.
Piko: Precise details and quality
The model of the V23 is characterized by exact proportions, high-quality workmanship and prototypical paintwork in the Captrain design. The filigree reproduction of the lighting and the accurate design of the driver's cab make the model a visual highlight.
Preparation for sound retrofitting
The locomotive is equipped with a PluX22 interface (NEM 658) and is prepared for the simple retrofitting of a Piko PSD XP sound decoder (#56551) with a large loudspeaker. This allows you to add realistic sound effects to the model, making operation on your layout even more authentic.
Technical features and driving characteristics
The model offers a light change depending on the direction of travel (white/red) and digitally switchable driver's cab lighting. The compact design makes the V23 ideal for use on narrow shunting yards or branch lines. With a minimum radius of 358 mm, it can be used in a variety of ways.
Era VI: Modern railroad operation
Era VI (from 2007) stands for modern rail transport and covers the period of privatization and specialization in rail freight transport. With the V23 in Captrain design, you can realistically represent typical scenarios of current rail operations on your layout.
Recommended purchase in the model railroad shop
The Piko 52554 H0 Diesel Locomotive V23 is the perfect choice for model railroaders looking for a compact and versatile locomotive for their H0 layout. Order this high-quality model today and add a modern shunting highlight to your collection!
Features:
- Manufacturer: Piko
- Railroad management: Captrain (private railroad)
- Era: VI
- Power system: Direct current (DC)
- Track gauge: H0
- Length over buffers (LüP): 80 mm
- Minimum radius: 358 mm
- Digital interface: NEM 658 PluX22
- Sound: Piko PSD XP sound decoder can be retrofitted (#56551)
- Light change: Dependent on direction of travel, white/red
- Lighting: Digitally switchable driver's cab lighting
- Coupling: NEM shaft with close coupler link
- Design: Prototypical paintwork and detailed design
- Age recommendation: From 14 years
Specs:
- Gauge: H0
- Rail Company: Misc.
- Era: VI
- Color: Multi-Colored
- Electricity System: DC
- Digital: No
- sound: No
- News: 2025
- Type: Diesel loco
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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.
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