PIKO 40510 N Scale Diesel Locomotive BR V200.1 DB Era III

Model railroaders who model the German Federal Railroad in Era III will appreciate this N scale diesel locomotive. The PIKO BR V200.1 captures the iconic prototype's look and performance for layouts with R1 curves and beyond.

Key specifications

• Scale: N (1:160)
• Railway company: Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB)
• Era: III (1949-1970)
• Locomotive type: Diesel locomotive
• Model series: BR V200.1
• Power system: DC (2-rail)
• Digital interface: NEM 651 (6-pin) for decoder installation
• Sound: Not included, can be retrofitted
• Coupling: NEM shaft for close coupling
• Lighting: Directional LED lighting (white/red changing)
• Minimum radius: 192 mm (R1)
• Length over buffers: 118 mm
• Traction tires: 2
• Flywheel: Yes
• Chassis material: Die-cast metal frame
• Body material: High-quality plastic
• Special features: Detailed driver's cab interior
• Decoder: Not included (digital ready)

Why choose it

The die-cast metal frame gives this locomotive excellent pulling power and durability, while the flywheel ensures smooth operation even over turnouts and dirty track. The directional LED lighting adds realism, and the NEM 651 interface makes digital conversion straightforward. With a minimum radius of 192 mm, it runs reliably on compact N scale layouts.

Ideal use cases

• Era III German Federal Railroad layouts
• N scale modelers seeking a high-quality diesel locomotive
• Digital-ready operation with easy decoder installation
• Layouts with tight curves (R1) and limited space

Good to know

The BR V200.1 was a powerful mainline diesel locomotive used by the DB from the 1950s onward. PIKO's N scale model reproduces its distinctive shape and details, making it a great addition to any collection or operational layout. A decoder is not included, but the NEM 651 socket allows for simple retrofitting of a DCC decoder of your choice.