PIKO 21791 H0 Electric Locomotive BR 243 019 WFL VI, S-Bahn Leipzig

With a length over buffers of 193 mm and a minimum radius of 358 mm, this H0 model of the BR 243 electric locomotive is built for reliable operation on standard layouts. The locomotive is finished in the WFL (Wiener Lokalbahnen Cargo) livery for S-Bahn Leipzig service, representing Era VI from 2007 onwards.

Overview

The PIKO 21791 is a highly detailed H0 scale (1:87) electric locomotive, road number 243 019-1. It features a high-quality plastic body with a metal chassis, directional LED lighting (white/red, changing with direction of travel), and NEM shaft with close coupling kinematics. The model is equipped with traction tires on two axles and is prepared for digital operation via a NEM 658 PluX22 interface, allowing easy retrofitting of a decoder. Sound is also prepared via the same interface, though no sound decoder is included.

What stands out

• Detailed design with free-standing handles and etched parts
• Directional LED lighting for realistic operation
• PluX22 digital interface for decoder and sound upgrades
• Close coupling kinematics for prototypical train spacing
• Metal chassis for durability and pulling power

Technical details

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Railway company: WFL / S-Bahn Leipzig
• Locomotive class: BR 243
• Road number: 243 019-1
• Era: VI
• Power system: DC
• Digital interface: NEM 658 PluX22
• Lighting: Directional LED (white/red)
• Coupling: NEM shaft with close coupling kinematics
• Length over buffers: 193 mm
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Pantographs: Detailed, non-functional for power pickup
• Material: Plastic body, metal chassis
• Traction tires: Yes (2 axles)
• Control: Analog (upgradeable to digital)

Our verdict

A finely detailed and versatile electric locomotive for H0 modelers, ready for digital and sound upgrades with excellent running characteristics.