N BR 221, diesel locomotive, DB Era IV, Sound

N scale
The PIKO model of the cult locomotive V 200.1 for use in front of passenger and freight trains convinces with a successful representation of the beefy front shape, sharp
engravings, fine mesh and exhaust pipe reproductions on the roof as well as detailed bogies with many details.
A powerful, smooth-running motor that drives all four axles ensures that the contemporary model has outstanding driving characteristics . Sound version The factory-installed PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1 Sound Next18 of the latest generation masters the data formats DCC with RailComPlus®, Motorola® and Selectrix®. The built-in loudspeaker is precisely
matched to the type of locomotive. Many typical locomotive noises such as engine noise, signal horns, squeaking brakes and other switchable functions can be called up individually. With adjustable individual mapping. The tail light can be switched separately. Sound is also possible in analogue mode with only engine noise.

Prototype:
Although the machines of the V200.0 proved themselves very well, at the end of the 1950s the increased volume of traffic made it necessary to procure a more powerful further development of the series. In 1960, Krauss-Maffei was commissioned to Development and construction of the V200.1. The biggest difference to the V200.0 was the use of two
Daimler-Benz engines with an increased output of 1350 hp each. The V200.1/BR221 locomotives received numerous improvements and design detail changes during their period of use , which only slightly affected their external appearance. The locomotives of this series were especially intended for use on the Allgäu Railway, the Black Forest Railway and the Vogelfluglinie. Many of the shapely locomotives spent their last years of operation in the Ruhr area in heavy freight traffic.