Product information at 31/10/2026, 06:41
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With the Piko 98557A H0 Taurus Electric Locomotive, TX Logistics, Era VI, you can add a model to your layout that depicts a modern electric locomotive in H0 scale (1:87). The locomotive is designed for the DC power system and belongs to Era VI. This makes it a perfect fit for model railroad themes that focus on contemporary rail traffic and modern locomotives.
The Taurus locomotives were developed in Austria and are known for their versatility in both freight and passenger service. It is precisely this background that makes the prototype particularly interesting: a locomotive that isn’t limited to a single area of application but is used in a variety of roles. In model form, this well-known Taurus series is produced by Piko as an H0 version.
Item 98557A is manufactured by Piko and belongs to the Expert product line. The locomotive is offered as a Taurus electric locomotive in the TX-Logistik version. Various railroads are listed as the operating companies. The model is classified as Era VI and was designed for DC operation.
For model railroaters who look for clearly specified technical features in a modern H0 locomotive, this model offers several relevant features. These include the PluX22 electrical interface for locomotives, LED lighting, the 2-point headlight that changes direction with the train’s direction of travel, and the white-red light sequence.
The Piko H0 Taurus electric locomotive is equipped with dual headlights that change direction based on the direction of travel. The lighting is provided by LEDs. Additionally, the model features a light change between white and red. These features ensure that the locomotive can be depicted in operation with a modern lighting function.
The model also provides an important technical foundation in terms of its interface. It features an electrical interface for PluX22 locomotives. The coupler is located in the NEM 358 shaft and is equipped with KK kinematics. This clearly specifies the key technical requirements for use on a compatible H0 DC layout.
The model features a driver’s cab and a detailed interior. These features are particularly appealing to those who not only value a locomotive’s exterior appearance but also appreciate visible details in the model. The combination of the driver’s cab, LED lighting, and modern Era VI classification makes the Taurus an attractive model within the specified product specifications.
The locomotive’s prototype country is Austria. Taurus locomotives are known for their versatility in both freight and passenger service. As a result, the model can be thematically integrated into both modern freight and passenger service scenes, provided they fit with your model railroad layout and chosen operating concept.
The Piko 98557A H0 Taurus TX-Logistik electric locomotive is a suitable choice for model railroaders looking for an Era VI electric locomotive who value DC operation, LED headlights, a PluX22 interface, and a coupler with a NEM 358 shaft and KK kinematics. Collectors of modern H0 models will also find this locomotive to be a clearly specified model from the Piko Expert product line.
The release date is listed as October 2026. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is €55.00. Anyone looking to specifically expand their modern H0 collection with a Taurus electric locomotive in the TX Logistics version can already plan to add this model to their layout or collection.
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