Printing variant of the BR 55 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft in Era II. 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 attached details, such as the locomotive whistle, free-standing 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 locomotive-tender distance is mandatory for PIKO models. Thanks to the integrated Next18 interface, retrofitting a digital decoder and sound can be done with just a few simple steps. The model is equipped with TT short couplings.