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PIKO Shows Samples of DB BR 221 & Chemical Tank Car at Intermodellbau Dortmund 2025

PIKO has showed a running sample of their new DB type V 200 / BR 221 diesel locomotive at the “Intermodellbau” trade fair in Dortmund (Germany).

Delivery of the analog (#37460) and digital (#37461) models is planned for June 2025.

PIKO 37460 37461 BR 221 Sample at Intermodellbau Dortmund 2025
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PIKO 37460 37461 BR 221 Sample at Intermodellbau Dortmund 2025
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PIKO 37460 37461 BR 221 Sample at Intermodellbau Dortmund 2025
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Slightly less accessible was the new chemical tank car (#37860). While still a sample, it definitely looks to be on track for its promised delivery in September 2025.

PIKO 37860 Chemical Tank Car Sample at Intermodellbau Dortmund 2025
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PIKO 37860 Chemical Tank Car Sample at Intermodellbau Dortmund 2025
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PIKO 37860 Chemical Tank Car Sample at Intermodellbau Dortmund 2025
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LGB High End Shay at Intermodellbau Dortmund 2025

At the “Intermodellbau” trade fair in Dortmund (Germany), LGB presented a sample of the Shay in their High End line.

LGB High End Shay at Intermodellbau Dortmund 2025
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LGB High End Shay at Intermodellbau Dortmund 2025
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LGB High End Shay at Intermodellbau Dortmund 2025
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LGB High End Shay at Intermodellbau Dortmund 2025
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LGB High End Shay at Intermodellbau Dortmund 2025
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Bonus image, the log car (#46775) that combines well with the Shay.
LGB 46775 log car at Intermodellbau Dortmund 2025
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Märklin Announces 1 Scale “Edelweiss Pullman Express”

Märklin has announced the historic “Edelweiss Pullman Express” in 1:32 scale as a complete set consisting of the locomotive and 6 passenger cars.


Source: YouTube – Märklin International (external link)

No expected delivery date is mentioned yet.

  • 55086 Steam Locomotive, “Serie 13”, 241-A – MSRP € 4.890,00
  • 58000 Passenger Car Set “Edelweiss Pullman Express” – MSRP € 11.990,00

Source: Märklin