{"product_id":"piko-22044-expert-railion-br296-diesel-locomotive-vi-ho-gauge","title":"Piko 22044 Expert Railion BR296 Diesel Locomotive VI HO Gauge","description":"Expert Railion BR296 Diesel Locomotive VI\n1:87 scale model produced by Piko. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.\nFeatures:\nAnalogue DC Model\nBest suited to Epoch VI Model Railways\nThis model mainly operates in Germany\nThis model is decorated in Railion company markings\nThis model is best suited to 358mm radius curves\nDetails\nThe DB Class 296 is an advanced diesel-hydraulic shunting and switching locomotive, developed from the renowned V-90 family. Originally created as a radio-controlled variant of Class 295, the Class 296 integrates modern control and safety systems, making it a powerful and versatile locomotive for wagonload traffic in the 21st century.\nThe conversion program began in the late 1990s, when DB Railion required efficient, remotely controlled locomotives to meet the growing demands of freight marshalling yards. Today, Class 296 locomotives sport the traffic red livery used for freight operations and are fully equipped for remote operation, enabling precise handling of wagons with minimal crew.\nClass 296 locomotives are a familiar sight at DB Cargo yards, where they perform transfers, distribute wagons, and execute intricate shunting tasks. Their reliability and flexibility make them indispensable for smooth daily freight operations across Germany.","brand":"Piko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168712614225,"sku":"PK22044","price":169.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/pk22044_1.jpg?v=1772224112","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/piko-22044-expert-railion-br296-diesel-locomotive-vi-ho-gauge","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}