Variant of the BR 216 of the DB AG in epoch V with typical latz. In the 1960er and 1970er, the V 160 and 216 series was the express train locomotive for routes without contact wire. The new construction of this important vehicle type not only closes a gap in the PIKO range, but will enrich many model railway systems from the epochs III to V. The development team has implemented the distinctive shape of the prototype in outstanding quality in the model and at the same time achieved ideal driving characteristics. These attributes are underlined by the effective use of perfect engraving and a paint finish that is harmonious down to the smallest detail. Modern LED technology serves as the basis for the light change in red/white as well as the light functions that can be switched by retrofitting a digital decoder. The digital interface PluX22 according to NEM 658 is state-of-the-art and a decoder can be easily attached. The buffer beams of the vehicle can be completed as per the model with the accessories provided.This text is machine translated.