Novelty 2026: ""Prototype-accurate Diesel Locomotive BR 221 (V 200.1) for Garden Railways (G scale), highly detailed and upgradeable

The PIKO BR 221 (V 200.1) diesel locomotive will appear in 2026 in blue/beige livery, bringing one of the most iconic German Federal Railway locomotives to G scale garden railways. The model impresses with well-balanced proportions, high reliability and numerous functional details. Cab doors and windows can be opened, and the red/white lighting changes direction-dependently in analog operation. By optionally retrofitting a PIKO PSD XP decoder, additional lighting functions can be activated. The locomotive is also prepared for sound and is suitable for both heavy freight trains and express services on the model railway.

Suitable for garden railways (G scale) | Opening cab doors and windows | Analog direction-dependent red/white lighting | Additional functions via retrofitting a PIKO PSD XP decoder | Prepared for sound installation | Powerful drive for reliable running characteristics""

Features

EAN	4015615374626
Railway administration	DB
Era	IV
Kind of measurement	LOB / length over buffers
Measurement	696
Minimum radius	600
Number of Traction Tyres	2
Sound	PIKO Sound Decoder nachrüstbar #36546
Directional lights	Directional light change white / red
Age recommendation	from 14 years