Which model railway layouts is the PIKO 52880 diesel railcar suitable for?

The model is designed for H0 layouts using a two-rail DC system. It represents the red Deutsche Reichsbahn VT 2.09 from Era III and is particularly suitable for regional passenger and branch-line services.

Is the railcar supplied with a digital decoder and sound?

No, the model is supplied in analogue form without sound. However, its PluX22 interface according to NEM 658 allows a compatible digital decoder to be installed later.

Which lighting functions does the model provide?

The railcar features interior lighting and direction-dependent white headlights and red tail lights. With a suitable decoder installed, the interior lighting can be controlled digitally.

How are the powered railcar and driving trailer connected?

The two vehicles are connected by a current-conducting close-coupling mechanism. This supports reliable electrical transmission and maintains a short, realistic distance between the vehicles.

Which technical specifications should be considered when planning the layout?

The total length over buffers is 311 mm, and the stated minimum radius is 358 mm. The drive system features two powered axles, two traction tyres, two flywheels and a buffer capacitor for smooth running.

Piko 52880 diesel railcar VT 2.09, DR, Ep. III

Name: Piko 52880 diesel railcar VT 2.09, DR, Ep. III
Brand: Piko
SKU: MBS165720
Price: 264.95 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Piko 52880 diesel railcar VT 2.09, DR, Ep. III Product Details

The railcar is driven by a powerful micromotor with two flywheel masses, which ensure outstanding for excellent running characteristics. A factory-installed buffer capacitor gives the impulse for optimal running characteristics without sound interruptions. The powered rail car and cab control car can be coupled together using current-conducting close-coupling kinematics. The lighting functions for both cars can be switched separately.

Features:

Era: III
Direct current (DC)
with interior lighting
Coupler: NEM 362 shaft with KK kinematics
Electrical interface for traction units PluX22
Light change: red/white
2 traction tires
2 driven axles
miniature motor with flywheel mass
free view through passenger compartments
minimum radius: 358 mm
Clearance: 311 mm

Specs:

Gauge: H0
Rail Company: DR
Era: III
Color: Red
Electricity System: DC
Analogue / Digital: Analogue
sound: No
News: 2019
Type: Railcar

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

Manual (5.39 MB)

Further links:

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

52883 Dieseltriebwagen VT 2.09, DR, Ep. III (inkl. Sound) WECHSELSTROM/AC

EUR 399.00

Piko 52883 diesel railcar VT 2.09, DR, Ep. III (incl. sound) AC current/AC

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Question:	Which model railway layouts is the PIKO 52880 diesel railcar suitable for?
Answer:	The model is designed for H0 layouts using a two-rail DC system. It represents the red Deutsche Reichsbahn VT 2.09 from Era III and is particularly suitable for regional passenger and branch-line services.
Question:	Is the railcar supplied with a digital decoder and sound?
Answer:	No, the model is supplied in analogue form without sound. However, its PluX22 interface according to NEM 658 allows a compatible digital decoder to be installed later.
Question:	Which lighting functions does the model provide?
Answer:	The railcar features interior lighting and direction-dependent white headlights and red tail lights. With a suitable decoder installed, the interior lighting can be controlled digitally.
Question:	How are the powered railcar and driving trailer connected?
Answer:	The two vehicles are connected by a current-conducting close-coupling mechanism. This supports reliable electrical transmission and maintains a short, realistic distance between the vehicles.
Question:	Which technical specifications should be considered when planning the layout?
Answer:	The total length over buffers is 311 mm, and the stated minimum radius is 358 mm. The drive system features two powered axles, two traction tyres, two flywheels and a buffer capacitor for smooth running.