Piko 71348 H0 Diesellok 4185 004 (DE 25), BASF, Ep. VI

Are you looking for a modern H0 diesel locomotive as a EUROTRAIN exclusive model for your Era VI layout?

The Piko 71348 H0 diesel locomotive 4185 004 (DE 25), BASF, Era VI is a EUROTRAIN exclusive model 2025 for model railroaders who want to add a modern diesel locomotive with a private railroad connection to their collection or layout. The model represents the diesel locomotive DE 25, 4185 004, BASF and is assigned to Era VI. It therefore fits particularly well into modern model railway scenes in which current vehicles and contemporary shunting or line service are to be depicted.

As an H0 scale model, this locomotive is aimed at model railroaders who value a convincing overall appearance, clean technical preparation and clear prototype assignment. The Piko 71348 is the version without a digital decoder and without sound, but offers a PluX22 interface for easy retrofitting of a decoder.

Prototype: Vossloh DE 18 and diesel-electric locomotives

The Vossloh DE 18 is a series of diesel-electric locomotives for heavy shunting and mainline service. The locomotives have the axle arrangement Bo'Bo' and are built by Vossloh Rolling Stock. According to the information available, these are the first diesel-electric locomotives from the former MaK plant in Kiel since production of the DE 1002 was discontinued in 1993.

This prototype description places the locomotive in the range of modern diesel-electric locomotives. The reference to heavy shunting and mainline service makes the subject particularly interesting for model railroaders who want to supplement their layout with a powerful and contemporary diesel locomotive.

Model realization of the Piko 71348

According to the model description, the PIKO designers have succeeded in converting a prototype into H0 scale with flying colors. The result is a model that perfectly reproduces the overall appearance and characteristics of the DE 18. At the same time, the locomotive has a large number of details that significantly enhance the visual impression.

The extremely vivid engravings on the ventilation grilles and the bogies with their outstanding visual depth effect are particularly worthy of mention. These details give the model a striking effect and ensure that the diesel locomotive is not only impressive when in operation, but also on closer inspection.

Drive, interface and lighting

The powerful motor with two flywheels ensures smooth running. The tractive power is increased by two diagonally arranged traction tires. The locomotive is therefore designed for reliable model railroad operation. The length over buffers is 196 mm, the specified minimum radius is 358 mm.

The model is equipped with a modern PluX22 interface. This is located on the tidy circuit board and makes it easy to retrofit a decoder. In conjunction with a digital decoder, many prototypical lighting functions can be switched. The attractive driver's cab and driver's desk lighting is mentioned in this information as a component of modern PIKO new designs.

Version without digital and sound

According to the article characteristics, the Piko 71348 is designed for the 2L direct current DC power system. Digital is indicated as no, sound is also indicated as no. This variant is therefore suitable for model railroaders who prefer an analog version or would like to add digital equipment individually via the existing PluX22 interface.

The lighting is specified as a red-white light change. LEDs are specified as the light source. The coupling system consists of a coupling shaft according to NEM with KK kinematics. The most important technical details for use in H0 model railroad operation are thus clearly stated.

Variants of the model series

Within the variants mentioned, the Piko 71348 is the DE 25, 4185 004, BASF, Era VI diesel locomotive version. In addition, the variants Piko 71349 - Diesel locomotive DE 25, 4185 004, BASF, Era VI, DC sound and Piko 71350 - Diesel locomotive DE 25, 4185 004, BASF, Era VI, AC sound are named.

If you are looking for a modern H0 diesel locomotive of Era VI as a EUROTRAIN exclusive model 2025, the Piko 71348 H0 diesel locomotive 4185 004 (DE 25), BASF is a very interesting choice. It combines a detailed model realization, PluX22 interface, LED lighting, NEM coupling shaft with KK kinematics and a clear assignment to the private railroad. Get this exclusive model and add a striking PIKO diesel locomotive to your modern H0 fleet.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Piko
• Item number: 71348
• Product designation: H0 diesel locomotive 4185 004 (DE 25), BASF, Era VI
• EUROTRAIN exclusive model 2025
• Size: H0
• Type: Diesel locomotive
• Railroad company: Private railway
• Era: VI
• Power system: 2L direct current DC
• Digital: no
• Sound: no
• Interface: PluX22
• Length over buffers: 196 mm
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Lighting: Light change red-white
• Light source: LED
• Coupling system: Coupling shaft according to NEM with KK kinematics
• Powerful motor with two flywheels
• Two diagonally arranged traction tires
• Plastic-looking engravings on the ventilation grilles
• Bogies with visual depth effect
• Tidy circuit board with modern PluX22 interface
• Many prototypical lighting functions switchable with digital decoder
• Driver's cab and driver's desk lighting according to model description
• Variant within the series: Piko 71348 - Diesel locomotive DE 25, 4185 004, BASF, Era VI
• Further variant: Piko 71349 - Diesel locomotive DE 25, 4185 004, BASF, Era VI, DC sound
• Other variant: Piko 71350 - Diesel locomotive DE 25, 4185 004, BASF, Era VI, AC sound

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: Misc.
• Era: VI
• Color: Yellow
• Electricity System: DC
• Analogue / Digital: Analogue
• sound: No
• News: 2026
• Type: Diesel loco

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