Product information at 30/10/2026, 03:57
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59.99 €incl. VAT | incl. Shipping Cost
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With the Piko 98557B H0 Diesel Locomotive BR 218, DB AG, Era V, you get a model designed specifically for model railroaders looking for a diesel locomotive for 2L DC operation. The model is part of Piko’s 2026 special promotion, “Affordable Models for Fall!” and combines the classic design of a diesel locomotive with clearly defined technical specifications for use on a compatible H0 layout.
The locomotive is built in H0 scale and classified as a diesel locomotive. The railway company listed is DB AG, and it is dated to Era V. This makes the model particularly suitable for layouts and collections focused on DB AG operations during this era. The product designation “BR 218” provides the locomotive with a unique identification within the specified product name.
The item is listed under the product information “Piko 98557-B – BR 218 Diesel Locomotive, DB AG, Era V.” The model is designed for the 2L direct current (DC) system. According to the available information, the locomotive is not equipped with digital functionality. It also does not feature sound. As a result, the model is aimed at customers who are specifically looking for an analog version without sound functionality or who wish to integrate a locomotive with the specified technical characteristics into their existing model railroad layout.
An important technical specification is the included PluX22 interface. This interface is explicitly mentioned in the product data and is therefore one of the locomotive’s key features. The length over buffers is 180 mm. The minimum curve radius of 358 mm is also relevant for layout planning.
The Piko BR 218 diesel locomotive features lighting with a white light cycle. This specification is particularly important for model railroaders who value a visible lighting function during operation. The light cycle is clearly specified as white in the product data.
The coupling system includes a NEM-compliant coupling shaft. According to the specifications, close-coupling kinematics are not included. This information is important for all buyers who want to know exactly what type of coupling the model has and how it fits into their existing fleet.
The Piko 98557B H0 BR 218 diesel locomotive is particularly appealing to model railroaders looking for a DB AG diesel locomotive from Era V. It is suitable for H0-scale layouts with 2L DC operation and for customers who prefer a model without digital features or sound functions. As part of Piko’s 2026 special promotion “Affordable Models for Fall!”, this item places a special emphasis on being an affordable model.
This model is also a suitable choice for collectors who wish to add a DB AG Era V diesel locomotive to their H0 collection. The clearly specified details—such as the PluX22 interface, 180 mm wheelbase, minimum radius of 358 mm, and white headlight—provide a solid basis for your decision.
If you’d like to expand your H0 model railroad with a DB AG diesel locomotive from Era V, the Piko 98557B is an attractive option as part of the 2026 special promotion. The model features a well-designed layout, is compatible with 2L DC power, and brings the well-known BR 218 diesel locomotive designation to your layout. Add this affordable fall model from Piko to your collection now.
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