The modern Vectron Dual Mode BR 248 locomotive model in ČD Cargo livery brings precise detailing, smooth running, and easy digitization thanks to the PluX22 interface to your layout. It offers directional white/red lighting, the option to add a sound decoder, and high tractive power thanks to traction tires.
Authentic ČD Cargo appearance with fine details
Faithful execution of ventilation grilles, prints, and bogies in H0 scale underscores the realistic look of the modern Vectron Dual Mode locomotive.
Smooth performance and high tractive power
The centrally mounted motor with two flywheels and traction tires ensures smooth operation even when hauling longer freight consists.
Easy digitization and sound-ready
The NEM 658 PluX22 interface enables quick decoder installation, digital light control, and the option to add a PIKO sound decoder (#56631).
The dual-mode locomotive model BR 248 Vectron Dual Mode in ČD Cargo livery (Era VI) realistically depicts large side ventilation grilles, roof elements with pantograph, and robust bogies. The powerful central motor with two flywheels ensures a calm and smooth start-up even when hauling longer trains.
Thanks to the PluX22 (NEM 658) interface, digitization is a breeze – once you add a decoder, you gain digitally switchable lighting for the engine room/cab and readiness for sound (PIKO Sound #56631). Naturally, there is direction-dependent head lighting in white/red and couplers in NEM pockets with short-coupling kinematics.
Why choose this model:
- Top-tier detailing – fine prints, ventilation, bogies, and realistic proportions.
- High traction – traction tires for reliable hauling.
- Digital and sound-ready – PluX22 with optional sound upgrade.
- Reliable H0 DC operation – minimum radius 358 mm, length 230 mm.
Specifications
- Scale
- H0
- Operation
- DC (direct current)
- Railway company/Operator
- ČD Cargo
- Era
- VI
- Length over buffers
- 230 mm
- Minimum radius (R)
- 358 mm
- Digital interface
- NEM 658 PluX22
- Headlights
- White/red depending on direction of travel
- Engine room/cab lighting
- Digitally switchable (with PluX22 decoder)
- Drive
- Central motor with two flywheels
- Traction tires
- 2 pcs
- Coupler
- NEM pocket with short-coupling kinematics
- Sound
- No, optional installation of PIKO sound decoder (#56631)
- Control
- Analog, prepared for digitization
- Age
- 14+
