Piko 71350 H0 Diesellok 4185 004 (DE 25), BASF, Ep. VI, AC-Sound

Are you looking for a modern H0 diesel locomotive with AC sound and an exclusive special edition?

The Piko 71350 H0 diesel locomotive 4185 004 (DE 25), BASF, Era VI, AC sound is a EUROTRAIN exclusive for model railroaders who are looking for a modern diesel locomotive with a striking prototype base and digital sound equipment. The model is being released as a one-off, limited special edition and is only available in EUROTRAIN and idee+spiel specialist stores while stocks last. This locomotive therefore appeals to both collectors and model railroaders who want to add a special Era VI model to their fleet.

The model is specified for the AC current system and belongs to the H0 gauge on a scale of 1:87. Private is named as the railroad management, the class is Vossloh DE 18. Equipped with a PIKO PSD XP - PluX22 sound decoder, mfx capability and white / red light change depending on the direction of travel, this model has important features for modern digital layout operation.

Prototype: Vossloh DE 18 for heavy shunting and mainline service

The Vossloh DE 18 is a series of diesel-electric locomotives. These locomotives are intended for heavy shunting and mainline service and have the axle arrangement Bo'Bo'. The series is 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 information makes the Piko 71350 particularly interesting for model railroaders who want to depict modern traction and high-performance shunting or line service scenes in Era VI. The locomotive represents a current diesel-electric vehicle concept and brings this theme to the layout as an H0 model.

Model realization in PIKO quality

According to the description, the PIKO designers have succeeded in translating the prototype into H0 scale with flying colors for this model. The result is a model that excellently reproduces the overall appearance and characteristics of the DE 18. The locomotive has a multitude of details, including extremely vivid engravings of the ventilation grilles and bogies with an outstanding visual depth effect.

This detailed design ensures that the diesel locomotive is not only impressive when running, but also on closer inspection. The implementation of the ventilation grilles, the effect of the bogies and the visual depth contribute to a harmonious overall impression. This makes the model suitable for anyone looking for a modern locomotive with visible detail work.

Drive, lighting functions and digital equipment

The powerful motor with two flywheels ensures smooth running. The tractive power is increased by two diagonally arranged traction tires. A total of 2 traction tires are specified. In conjunction with a digital decoder, many prototypical lighting functions can be controlled. According to the description, the attractive cab and driver's desk lighting is a standard feature of new PIKO designs.

The digital interface is designed according to NEM 658 PluX22. A PIKO sound decoder PSD XP - PluX22 is specified as the sound. The model is mfx capable. The interior lighting or cab lighting can be controlled digitally with a PluX22 decoder. The light change is white / red depending on the direction of travel. The coupler is specified as an NEM shaft with close coupler link.

Shape novelty 2024 and limited exclusive item

The Piko 71350 is described as a 2024 shape novelty. In conjunction with the unique, limited special edition and the exclusive availability in the EUROTRAIN and idee+spiel specialist stores, the model has a special status. Anyone looking for a modern H0 diesel locomotive of the Vossloh DE 18 series with an AC system, AC sound, PluX22 interface and mfx capability will find a clearly equipped version here.

If you would like to add a modern Era VI diesel locomotive to your H0 layout, the Piko 71350 H0 diesel locomotive 4185 004 (DE 25), BASF, AC sound is a very suitable choice. Get this limited EUROTRAIN exclusive item while stocks last and add a detailed PIKO diesel locomotive with sound and AC version to your fleet.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Piko
• Item number: 71350
• Product description: H0 Diesel locomotive 4185 004 (DE 25), BASF, Era VI, AC sound
• EUROTRAIN exclusive item
• One-off, limited special edition
• Only available in EUROTRAIN and idee+spiel specialist stores while stocks last
• Shape novelty 2024
• Railroad management: Private
• Class: Vossloh DE 18
• Era: VI
• Gauge: H0 / 1:87
• Power system: Alternating current
• Suitable age: from 14 years
• Digital interface: NEM 658 PluX22
• Sound: PIKO sound decoder PSD XP - PluX22
• mfx capable
• Digitally switchable cab lighting with PluX22 decoder
• Direction of travel-dependent light change white / red
• Number of traction tires: 2
• Coupling: NEM shaft + close coupler link
• Prototype: Vossloh DE 18
• Diesel-electric powered locomotive
• For heavy shunting and mainline service
• Axle arrangement of the prototype: Bo'Bo'
• Built by Vossloh Rolling Stock
• First diesel-electric locomotives from the former MaK plant in Kiel since the DE 1002 was discontinued in 1993
• Powerful motor with two flywheels
• Two diagonally arranged traction tires
• Plastic-looking engravings on the ventilation grilles
• Bogies with excellent optical depth effect
• Many prototypical lighting functions switchable with digital decoder
• Attractive driver's cab and driver's desk lighting

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: Misc.
• Era: VI
• Color: Yellow
• Electricity System: AC
• Analogue / Digital: Digital
• sound: Yes
• 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.