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

The PIKO BR 221 (V 200.1) diesel locomotive will appear in 2026 in blue/beige livery as a high-quality sound version for G scale garden railways. The model features 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. In the digital version, a PSD XP sound decoder is factory-installed, enabling cab, engine room and running gear lighting to be switched. Extensive sound functions as well as two pulsed smoke units at the exhaust outlets and in the boiler area ensure impressive operational realism.

Suitable for garden railways (G scale) | Factory-installed sound equipment (PSD XP sound decoder) | Switchable lighting: cab, engine room, running gear | Pulsed smoke units for realistic steam effects | Opening cab doors and windows | Powerful drive for reliable running characteristics

Features

EAN	4015615374633
Sound yes/no	yes
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 fitted at the factory
Directional lights	Directional light change white / red
Age recommendation	from 14 years
Hazard statement H304	Dampföl: Kann bei Verschlucken and Eindringen in die Atemwege tödlich sein