New feature 2025: The PIKO series 243 model can be used in many ways in front of almost all types of train, just as with the prototype. Here it convinces through successful shape construction and the full-scale reproduction of the characteristic features of the prototype. Fine engravings and numerous free-standing components, such as wipers, hand bars and filigree roof lines, as well as the fine-grained metal pantographs make the BR 243 of PIKO an eye-catcher on every TT system. In the area of the bogies a lot of importance was also given to high prototypical detail.On the technical side, the PIKO model is convincing due to its excellent handling characteristics, whereby the traction force is additionally optimized by two diagonally arranged traction tires.The model is ex-factory equipped with a PIKO PSD XP sound decoder and has digitally adjustable lighting in the driver's cab. The vehicle-specific sounds provide for an entertaining model railway experience.This text is machine translated.