PIKO H0 52554 diesellocomotief V23 Captrain

Captrain V23 diesel locomotive with PluX22 digital interface and sound preparation for era VI.

Overview

The PIKO 52554 is an H0 scale (1:87) model of the V23 diesel locomotive, operated by Captrain. It features a die-cast metal chassis and a high-quality plastic body, with a length over buffers of 149 mm. The model is equipped with a NEM 658 PluX22 digital interface, making it ready for easy decoder installation, and is sound prepared for future upgrades.

What stands out

• Detailed cab interior and separately applied handrails
• Directional LED lighting (white/red)
• NEM 362 coupling shaft with close coupling kinematics
• Minimum radius R2 (358 mm)
• Two traction tires for improved pulling power

Technical details

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Gauge: 16.5 mm (standard gauge)
• Power system: 2-rail DC
• Digital interface: NEM 658 PluX22
• Sound: Sound prepared
• Era: VI (since 2007)
• Length over buffers: 149 mm
• Minimum radius: R2 (358 mm)
• Coupling: NEM 362 shaft with close coupling kinematics
• Lighting: Directional LED (white/red)
• Traction tires: 2
• Chassis material: Die-cast metal
• Body material: High-quality plastic

Our verdict

A detailed and robust H0 diesel locomotive with modern digital interface, ideal for modelers seeking a Captrain V23 for era VI layouts.