Finally, a modern replacement of the very popular and previously widespread BR 78 comes in the form of a new construction from PIKOand with it the first steam locomotive in the Expert product line. The model hangs the established standard of the Expert range a little higher. Almost all cables were designed free-standing, the driver's cab, water boxes and smoke chamber adorn the finest replicas of the rivet heads. Wheel set stars and control could be executed extremely filigree by the materials used. The five-pole PIKO motor with rotor ensures excellent handling characteristics. Additional weights in the boiler and two traction tires generate a high tensile force. A PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1 with matching vehicle sound and mfx functionality is installed ex works. Factory installed smoke unit. The direction-dependant lighting in LED design ensures authentic operating mood. Brake hoses for retrofitting are included.This text is machine translated.