Novelty 2024: The PIKO model of the class 781 of the ?D in Era V has a heavy die-cast zinc frame, the finest paintwork and printing, a powerful 5-pole motor for excellent driving characteristics, traction tyres, LED lighting, digitally switchable drivers cab and engine room lighting as well as extra attached free-standing door handle bars and handles, detailed and sharply engraved bogies and corresponds exactly to its selected prototype. The built-in loudspeaker is precisely matched to the locomotive type. The model is factory-equipped with a PSD XP sound decoder with a large loudspeaker and guarantees varied operation on the layout with prototypical sounds.

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