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Sonneberg, March 2026 – As the days grow longer and the first rays of sunshine cast a new light over the garden, the most wonderful time of the year begins for many model railway enthusiasts: the garden railway season. On Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 09:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., PIKO invites visitors to the big spring kick-off event at the PIKO Flagship Store in Sonneberg – featuring technical innovations, exclusive model premieres, and attractive special offers.

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19.02.2026 H0 Expert Diesel Locomotive BR 215 DB IV #22060ff

Versatile power on main and branch lines – the Deutsche Bundesbahn Class 215 in 1:87

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22060 Diesel Locomotive BR 215 DB IV €199.00
22062 Diesel Locomotive BR 215 DB IV, incl. PSD XP and PIKO TrainSound® onboard €309.00
22063 ~ Diesel Locomotive BR 215 DB IV, incl. PSD XP and PIKO TrainSound® onboard €309.00

The highlights of the PIKO model summarized in bullet points:

  • New tooling 2026
  • Digitally switchable cab lighting
  • Driver’s desk and engine room lighting
  • Individually applied windshield wipers
  • Fine spring packs, grab handles and steps
  • Additional tank and exhaust for auxiliary diesel
  • Digital sound versions with numerous, vehicle-specific sounds
  • Matching PSD XP sound decoder: #56656
  • Base plate with track replica for display in a showcase
  • Matching add-on parts for display in the showcase included with the model

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09.02.2026 Press Release: Export Meeting 2026 at PIKO – International Partners Visit the New Customer Center

Sonneberg, January 31, 2026 – At the end of January, PIKO welcomed numerous international sales partners to the traditional Export Meeting at the company headquarters in Sonneberg. For the first time, the event was held at the new PIKO Customer Center, which provided the ideal setting for personal exchange, engaging presentations, and in-depth discussions.

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28.01.2026 Press Release: Report on the rollout of 103 233 in Koblenz on 23/01/2026

A piece of railway history shines anew: Electric locomotive 103 233 celebrates its rollout at the DB Museum Koblenz

Koblenz-Lützel, 23 January 2026 – On Friday, the official rollout of the restored electric locomotive 103 233 was celebrated at the DB Museum Koblenz-Lützel. As part of a comprehensive overhaul, the historic locomotive received, among other things, a new blue/beige paint scheme. The project stands as an example of a respectful approach to railway history – with the aim of preserving it for the future and making it newly tangible.

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