{"product_id":"piko-40264-db-vt24-3-car-dmu-iii-n-gauge","title":"Piko 40264 DB VT24 3 Car DMU III N Gauge","description":"DB VT24 3 Car DMU III\n1:160 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 III Model Railways\nThis model mainly operates in Germany\nThis model is decorated in DB company markings\nThis model is best suited to 228mm radius curves\nDetails\nThe DB Class VT 24 was a post-war German diesel multiple unit (DMU) introduced by Deutsche Bundesbahn in the 1950s to modernise regional and local passenger services on non-electrified lines. Built as part of the wider VT series of railcars, the VT 24 combined lightweight construction, comfortable seating and efficient diesel propulsion to replace steam-hauled services on secondary and branch routes.\nTypically configured in two-car sets, the VT 24 featured robust underfloor diesel engines driving mechanical transmissions, offering reliable performance and good acceleration for frequent stops. Its body design was streamlined for the era, with large windows and a passenger-friendly interior focused on short-to-medium-distance travel. Units were often paired with trailer cars to suit varying passenger demand, making the class flexible for both rural and suburban duties.\nThe VT 24 served widely across the DB network, operating on branch lines and regional routes that were critical to local mobility but not yet electrified. Its introduction helped reduce operating costs, improve timetable adherence and offer passengers a more modern travel experience compared with steam traction.\nAs new generations of railcars and multiple units appeared, the VT 24 was gradually retired from mainline passenger service by the 1970s and 1980s, with many examples preserved by heritage organisations and railway museums.","brand":"Piko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168372580689,"sku":"PK40264","price":323.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/pk40264_1.jpg?v=1772220072","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/piko-40264-db-vt24-3-car-dmu-iii-n-gauge","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}