PIKO 52149 H0 Diesel Railcar BR 798 + Control Car Ulmer Spatz DB AG Era V

Model railway enthusiasts often struggle to find a complete, era-consistent train set that includes both a powered railcar and its matching control car. The PIKO 52149 H0 Diesel Railcar BR 798 + Control Car "Ulmer Spatz" DB AG Era V solves this by offering a ready-to-run pair that captures the charm of a classic German branch line train.

Who is it for

This model is ideal for H0 scale modellers who want to recreate the regional rail services of Deutsche Bahn AG in Era V (approximately 1990-2007). It suits both collectors and operators looking for a reliable and detailed addition to their layout.

Main features

• Complete set: powered diesel railcar BR 798 and matching control car BR 998 in "Ulmer Spatz" livery.
• H0 scale (1:87) with a combined length over buffers of 307 mm.
• DC power system with 2-rail operation.
• Directional LED lighting: white headlights and red tail lights change with travel direction.
• NEM 652 (8-pin) digital interface for easy decoder installation.
• Prepared for interior lighting (retrofittable).
• NEM shaft with close coupling kinematics for realistic train spacing.
• Detailed interior and separately applied fine details such as grab irons and wipers.
• Minimum radius: 358 mm (R2).
• High-quality plastic construction.

Specifications

• Brand: PIKO
• Model: 52149
• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Railway company: Deutsche Bahn AG (DB AG)
• Era: V
• Type: Diesel railcar + control car
• Model class: BR 798 (railcar), BR 998 (control car)
• Livery/Name: Ulmer Spatz
• Power system: DC, 2-rail
• Digital interface: NEM 652 (8-pin)
• Sound module: Not factory-installed (retrofittable)
• Lighting: Directional LED (white/red)
• Interior lighting: Prepared for retrofitting
• Coupling: NEM shaft with close coupling kinematics
• Minimum radius: 358 mm (R2)
• Length over buffers: 307 mm (combined)
• Material: High-quality plastic
• Number of powered axles: 2 (in railcar)
• Traction tires: 2
• Detailed interior: Yes
• Fine details: Separately applied grab irons, wipers

Tips

To enhance the model, consider installing a compatible decoder and sound module using the NEM 652 interface. The interior lighting can be added for a more realistic appearance during night operations. Ensure your layout has curves of at least 358 mm radius to accommodate this train.