Finally, a contemporary replacement for the very popular and once widely used BR 78 is coming in the form of a new design from PIKO – and with it, the first steam locomotive in the Expert product line. The model raises the established standard of the Expert range even higher. Almost all pipes are executed as standalone components, and the cab, water boxes, and smoke chamber feature finely detailed reproductions of the rivet heads. The wheelset stars and the control system have been crafted with great delicacy thanks to the materials used. Excellent driving characteristics are ensured by the five-pole PIKO motor with flywheel. Additional weights in the boiler and two traction tires provide high pulling power. A PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1 with mfx capability is installed as standard. Additionally, a speaker and a smoke unit can be easily added later. The direction-dependent LED lighting creates an authentic operating atmosphere. Brake hoses for retrofitting are included.