Piko 22043 Expert DB V90 Diesel Locomotive III (~AC-Sound) HO Gauge

Expert DB V90 Diesel Locomotive III (~AC-Sound) 1:87 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. Features: AC Sound Model Best suited to Epoch III Model Railways This model mainly operates in Germany This model is decorated in DB company markings This model is best suited to 358mm radius curves Details The DB Class V 90 is one of Germany’s most successful and enduring diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotives, designed for yard duties, transfer runs and light freight services on non-electrified lines. Introduced in 1960 for the Deutsche Bundesbahn, the V 90 filled the need for a modern, rugged locomotive capable of handling heavy shunting, main-line transfer work and flexible duties that older steam shunters could no longer perform efficiently. Built in several batches through the 1960s and 1970s, the Class V 90 features a B'B' wheel arrangement and a powerful diesel-hydraulic transmission that delivers strong low-speed tractive effort and smooth control — ideal for shunting complex consists and moving freight wagons on gradients. The locomotive’s characteristic squared-off cab and bonnet design make it instantly recognisable on layouts depicting German depots, yards and secondary lines. In the 1968 renumbering, the V 90 became Class 290 under the Deutsche Bundesbahn system, and later units were classed as Class 291 and 294 depending on modifications such as reinforced traction motors and hydraulic upgrades. Many V 90 locomotives remained in service through the 1980s and 1990s, moving freight, assisting depot operations, or leased to private operators after the formation of Deutsche Bahn AG.