Piko 22044 BR 296 DB AG Tp. VI

The Class 296 is an advanced diesel-hydraulic shunting and switching locomotive, built on the foundation of the well-known V-90 family. Originally designed as a radio-controlled variant of Class 295, the integration of modern control and safety equipment created a powerful workhorse for the demands of wagonload traffic in the 21st century. The conversion began in the late 1990s when the freight division Railion significantly increased the need for efficient, remotely controllable shunting locomotives. Today, the locomotives feature the traffic-red livery of freight operations and are fully equipped for use with remote control. The strength of the Class 296 is particularly evident in daily operations at DB Cargo: it hauls transfers, distributes wagons, and performs precise shunting tasks in large marshalling yards. Thanks to its reliability and flexibility, the 296 is an essential component for smooth freight operations in Germany.