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All PIKO H0 Track-Set Product Groups

PIKO H0 Track Sets: All 41 A-Track Sets

Compare the modular Sets A to E, extensions with integrated roadbed, 22 complete layout plans, eight Hohenstein construction sections and four track packages for NOCH Easy-Track.

Explore All 41 Sets Understand A-Track View Track Set C
41 PIKO H0 track sets
7 modular system sets
30 layouts and stages
4 Easy-Track packages
PIKO 55320 H0 A-Track Set C with a station extension
PIKO 55320 A-Track Set C Left- and right-hand turnouts, straight track and R1 and R9 curves
Track Construction at 1:87 Scale

What is a PIKO H0 track set?

H0 gauge is produced at a scale of 1:87. Standard gauge is represented by a model track gauge of 16.5 millimetres. The vehicles are therefore large enough for clearly visible details, while complete stations and varied running routes can still fit onto typical home layouts.

PIKO A-Track is a two-rail track system. The two rail profiles are electrically separated and supply the vehicles through their wheels. With a suitable power supply, the same track layout can be operated using analogue or digital control .

A track set combines compatible straights, curves, turnouts, buffer stops or flexible track for a particular purpose. Set A forms an oval. B to E add a station, sidings, a parallel route or a shunting area. The extensive place-based layouts contain the track combination for a complete plan.

A-Track is available without roadbed and with a moulded ballast base. The version without roadbed is especially suitable for permanently ballasted layouts. Roadbed track can be assembled quickly and securely and can later be enhanced at the sides.

Check the package contents: A layout track set contains the track components listed on its product page. Vehicles, buildings, scenery, digital command stations, turnout drives and substructures are included only when they are expressly listed as part of the set.

PIKO A-Track Explained in Detail

Track without roadbed or A-Track with a ballast base?

Both versions use the same track gauge and a clearly structured system geometry. They differ primarily in installation height, catalogue numbers, fixing method and scenic treatment.

A-Track Without Roadbed

The 552xx track is laid on cork, foam or another substructure. Ballast colour, roadbed width and weathering can be adapted completely to a station, main line or branch line.

A-Track with Roadbed

The 554xx track has a moulded ballast base. It is suitable for quick assembly, starter layouts and projects intended for gradual expansion.

Nickel Silver and Wooden Sleepers

Solid nickel-silver rail profiles combine good electrical conductivity with resistance to corrosion. The engraved sleepers reproduce the appearance of wooden-sleeper track.

Feature A-Track Without Roadbed A-Track with Roadbed
Typical Catalogue Numbers 55200 to 552xx 55400 to 554xx
Installation Substructure, fixing and ballast are planned separately Track and moulded ballast base form one unit
Scenic Treatment Maximum freedom over colour, height and track surroundings A complete appearance immediately, with optional side detailing
Typical Use Permanent layouts, flexible track and individual alignments Starter layouts, quick assembly and modular expansion
Electrical Operation H0 two rail, analogue or digital H0 two rail, analogue or digital
Transition Check height and joiners at the transition point Taper the roadbed and align the rail heads

A transition between the two versions is possible, but the shared track gauge alone does not solve it. The rail heads must align precisely, the height difference must be supported securely and the connection must be tested with every type of vehicle before it is fixed permanently.

Product Group 1

Seven Modular PIKO A-Track Sets

Sets A to E without roadbed build systematically on one another. Extensions B and C are available for A-Track with roadbed.

5 Sets

A-Track Sets A to E Without Roadbed

From the basic oval to a station, parallel route and shunting group.

2 Sets

Extensions for A-Track with Roadbed

The familiar B and C geometry with a moulded ballast base.

Product Group 2

22 Complete PIKO H0 Layout Track Sets

The place names identify specific track plans. The maximum layout dimensions and total track lengths shown in the set illustrations are stated below.

12 Sets

Compact Layouts Up to 2.50 Metres Wide

For smaller rooms, first permanent layouts and manageable station or branch-line projects.

10 Sets

Large Layouts from 2.70 Metres Wide

For long running routes, extensive stations, hidden areas and operationally focused model railway projects.

Product Group 3

Hohenstein in Seven Construction Stages and with a Hidden Yard

Hohenstein divides a large layout plan into coordinated sections. The dimensions of 3.10 × 1.75 metres and the 40.49 metres of track shown in the illustrations describe the fully developed project, not the contents of an individual stage.

The stages are partial sets which build on one another. Anyone wishing to begin at an advanced stage should first check which earlier track sections and substructures are required.

Product Group 4

Four PIKO A-Track Packages for NOCH Easy-Track

These combinations provide the PIKO track required for the respective Easy-Track route plan. The corresponding NOCH substructure is a separate product.

PIKO A-Track Geometry

Straights, Radii, Turnouts and Transition Tracks Explained

Numerous track plans can be constructed using only a few basic elements. Individual tracks , turnouts and track accessories permit later modifications.

G239 and G231
Long System Straights

G239 measures approximately 239 millimetres and G231 approximately 231 millimetres. The difference compensates for the geometry of turnouts, reverse curves and parallel tracks.

G119 to G62
Short Compensation Pieces

G119, G115, G107 and G62 close small gaps at station approaches and complex turnout formations without requiring flexible track to be cut.

G940 Flexible Track
Free Route Alignment

The 940-millimetre flexible track is suitable for individual radii, transition curves and long routes with as few rail joints as possible.

R1 to R4
Radii from 360 to 546 Millimetres

R1 has a radius of 360 millimetres, R2 approximately 422 millimetres, R3 484 millimetres and R4 546 millimetres. Larger radii give long vehicles a smoother appearance.

R9 at 908 Millimetres
Turnout Reverse Curve and Large Radius

R9 forms an especially broad curve with a radius of 908 millimetres. The element is used, among other purposes, to compensate for 15-degree turnout geometry.

WL, WR, BWL and BWR
Straight and Curved Turnouts

WL and WR branch to the left or right. Curved turnouts begin the branch within a curve and therefore save valuable layout length.

Crossing, Double Slip and Three-Way Turnout
Complex Routes

Crossings allow two tracks to intersect. A double-slip turnout adds branching functions, while a three-way turnout divides the route into three directions.

Drive and Power Supply
Manual, Electric or Digital

Manual turnouts can be fitted with electric or underfloor drives. Connection clips, additional power feeds and isolation points support reliable operation.

55207 Transition Track
From Hollow-Profile Track to A-Track

The transition track connects older PIKO hollow-profile track with the current A-Track system and compensates for the different rail profiles in a controlled manner.

55208 Universal Transition
Connecting Other H0 Two-Rail Systems

Different joiner widths simplify the transition to selected H0 track systems. Rail-profile and installation heights must still be checked carefully.

Buffer Stop and End Piece
Terminating Sidings Safely

Buffer stops mark the end of loading, storage and shunting tracks. Sufficient braking distance for the longest vehicle should remain in front of the buffer stop.

Track Bedding and Ballast
Designing Sound and Appearance

With track without roadbed, the substructure and track bedding are selected separately. Turnout blades and operating mechanisms must remain unobstructed.

From the Available Room to the Correct Set

How to Select Your PIKO H0 Track Set

A suitable track plan considers external dimensions, vehicle radii, train lengths, maintenance access and the intended style of model railway operation.

Measure the Entire Room

In addition to the layout area, allow space for operation, wiring and access to concealed track.

Choose Roadbed or Individual Scenic Treatment

Roadbed track supports quick system-based construction, while A-Track without roadbed permits individual ballasting.

Check Minimum Radii

The smallest permitted radius of the intended locomotives and long passenger coaches remains decisive.

Compare Usable Track Lengths

Stations, hidden yards and storage sidings must accommodate complete trains.

Prepare the Electrical System

Define power feeds, feedback sections, turnout drives and possible reversing loops before building the scenery.

Carry Out a Test Assembly

Lay the track loosely first and test every type of vehicle in both directions.

First Continuous Circuit

PIKO 55300 Set A forms an oval measuring 110 × 88 centimetres.

Quick Station

Set C adds two turnouts and a parallel track.

Large Project in Stages

Hohenstein divides the complete project into seven stages.

Maximum Scope

Freiberg contains 59.02 metres of track within 4.20 × 2.55 metres.

Further guidance is available in Plan a Model Railway , the Track Planning category and the Model Railway Calculators .

Scale, Electrical System and Distance Between the Rails

Distinguishing H0 DC, H0 AC and Related Gauges

The 41 listed sets are intended for standard-gauge H0 two-rail layouts. An identical model track gauge alone does not guarantee electrical or proportional compatibility.

Model Size Scale Model Track Gauge Relationship to PIKO A-Track
H0 DC / Two Rail 1:87 16.5 mm Direct application of the listed A-Track sets
H0 AC / Centre Stud 1:87 16.5 mm The same track gauge, but A-Track has no centre conductor
H0m 1:87 12 mm Metre gauge at H0 scale using a separate track system
H0e 1:87 9 mm H0 narrow gauge and not interchangeable with standard-gauge H0
H0f 1:87 6.5 mm Field and industrial railways using exceptionally narrow track
TT 1:120 12 mm A smaller scale with independent vehicles and track
N 1:160 9 mm Considerably more space-saving than H0 but not compatible
G Frequently 1:22.5 45 mm A separate PIKO garden-railway system with its own track sets

A-Track has no centre-stud conductor and is therefore not intended for conventional H0 AC vehicles with pickup shoes unless extensive technical modifications are made. The H0 AC or H0 DC guide and the gauge comparison explain the fundamentals.

Frequently Searched Answers

Questions About PIKO H0 Track Sets and A-Track

These answers help with system selection, expansion, radii, digital operation and layout planning.

How many PIKO H0 track sets are included in this overview?

The overview contains 41 H0 products: seven modular system sets, 22 complete place-based layouts, eight Hohenstein sets and four track packages for NOCH Easy-Track.

Which PIKO track set provides the simplest introduction?

PIKO 55300 Set A forms a complete oval using R2 curves and two straights. It requires approximately 110 × 88 centimetres and can be expanded using B, C, D or E.

Which tracks are included in PIKO 55320 Set C?

Set C contains one left- and one right-hand turnout, one G239 and one G231 straight, six R1 curves and two R9 curves. Together with A and B, it creates a station extension.

What is the difference between A-Track with and without roadbed?

With standard A-Track, the substructure and ballast are designed separately. The roadbed version already has a moulded ballast base and can be assembled more quickly.

Can PIKO A-Track be used for analogue and digital operation?

Yes. The two-rail track is not restricted to one control method. The controller or digital command station, vehicle decoders and wiring determine the operating method.

Is PIKO A-Track suitable for H0 AC and Märklin vehicles?

A-Track has no centre conductor. Conventional H0 AC vehicles with pickup shoes require a centre-stud track system or an extensive technical conversion.

Can every H0 vehicle negotiate the R1 radius?

No. R1 has a radius of 360 millimetres, but the specification for the individual vehicle remains decisive. Long coaches and large locomotives normally benefit from R2 or larger radii.

Are electric turnout drives included in the track sets?

Only components expressly listed belong to the set. Many A-Track turnouts can initially be operated manually and later fitted with a suitable drive.

Are the Hohenstein stages complete individual layouts?

No. The seven stages are coordinated construction sections within one complete plan. Dimensions and total track length shown in the illustrations refer to the fully developed layout.

Is the NOCH substructure included with the Easy-Track packages?

The PIKO products provide the appropriate combination of track. The corresponding Easy-Track substructure and additional scenery materials are separate products.

Can PIKO A-Track be connected to other H0 two-rail track?

Transitions are possible but must be planned according to rail-profile height, joiner form, sleeper height and geometry. PIKO transition tracks 55207 and 55208 assist with particular system combinations.

Which PIKO H0 track set is suitable for shunting?

Set B creates one siding. Set D contains five turnouts and five buffer stops for a larger shunting group. Large layouts such as Blankenburg and Freiberg provide even more operation.

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