Printing variant of the BR 55 of the German Reichsbahn in Era III. The PIKO model impresses with its finest painting and printing, successful shape construction, and a coherent implementation of the prototype locomotive. Notable are the many applied details, such as the locomotive whistle, exposed pipes, and piston protection tubes. The PIKO BR 55 features a digitally switchable, direction-dependent light change, a heavy zinc die-cast frame, and a powerful motor for excellent driving characteristics. A close distance between the locomotive and tender is mandatory for PIKO models. Thanks to the integrated Next18 interface, retrofitting a digital decoder and sound can be done with just a few steps.