Piko H0 23602 DB Silberling Control Car with Karlsruher Kopf

Model railway enthusiasts operating a Deutsche Bahn era IV layout will appreciate this H0 scale Silberling control car with the distinctive Karlsruher Kopf cab design. It is ideal for push-pull train consists on DC layouts.

Key specifications

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Gauge: 16.5 mm
• Railway company: Deutsche Bahn (DB)
• Type: Control car (Steuerwagen)
• Model series: Silberling (n-Wagen)
• Cab design: Karlsruher Kopf
• Era: IV (1965-1990)
• Power system: DC
• Digital interface: PluX22 (NEM 658)
• Lighting: Directional white/red LED headlights and taillights
• Interior lighting: Prepared for interior lighting (Piko 56284 or similar, sold separately)
• Coupling: NEM 362 coupling shaft with close coupling kinematics
• Length over buffers: 303 mm
• Minimum recommended radius: 358 mm
• Material: High-quality plastic body, metal chassis
• Features: Detailed interior, separately applied parts, printed window frames
• Driver's cab lighting: Yes (digital)

Why choose it

This control car brings authentic DB push-pull operation to your layout with its accurate Karlsruher Kopf front end and era-appropriate Silberling design. The factory-installed directional lighting and prepared interior lighting make it easy to enhance realism.

Ideal use cases

• Era IV Deutsche Bahn passenger train consists
• Push-pull operations with a matching locomotive
• H0 scale layouts with R2 curves or larger

Good to know

The PluX22 digital interface allows easy decoder installation for digital control. Interior lighting can be added with a separately available kit. The model is designed for DC operation and features close coupling kinematics for realistic train spacing.