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PIKO

Piko was founded in 1949 in Sonneberg, East Germany, originally as a state-owned enterprise (VEB Piko) tasked with providing high-quality model trains to the Eastern Bloc. Following the reunification of Germany, the company faced an uncertain future until it was acquired in 1992 by Dr. René F. Wilfer, who transformed it into a global powerhouse. Today, Piko is renowned for its incredible development speed and "maker" attitude, consistently releasing a staggering number of new molds each year. Operating from its historic headquarters in Sonneberg and its own modern production facility in Chashan, China, the brand has successfully bridged the gap between entry-level accessibility and "Expert" grade precision.

The company’s product philosophy is uniquely organized into tiers to cater to different budget and detail requirements. The Hobby line provides robust, affordable entry points for beginners, while the Classic line focuses on re-releasing iconic vintage molds with modern mechanical internals. However, it is the Expert line that has defined Piko’s modern era, offering museum-quality detailing, intricate etched parts, and sophisticated lighting at a price point that often undercuts its long-established competitors. This "Expert" standard has made Piko a formidable rival to legacy brands, as they provide high-fidelity models that are as mechanically sound as they are aesthetically pleasing.

Piko is a rare "all-scale" manufacturer, maintaining a dominant presence in H0 (1:87), TT (1:120) and N (1:160), while also reigning as a world leader in G Scale (1:22.5) garden railways. Their G Scale products are particularly famous for their weather-resistant construction and "ball-bearing" motor technology, making them the gold standard for outdoor layouts. In recent years, the brand has heavily invested in its own digital ecosystem, moving away from third-party decoders to develop the PIKO SmartDecoder XP 5.1. This hardware supports advanced "TrainSound" profiles, mfx-compatibility, and seamless integration with their SmartControl wlan systems, allowing for a "plug-and-play" experience across both DC and AC (Märklin) systems.
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Country Germany
Since 1949
G (1:22,5) H0 / HO (1:87) N (1:160) TT (1:120)
Lutherstraße 30, 96515 Sonneberg, Germany
www.piko.de
+49 3675 897242
info@piko.de
PIKO will attend the following events:
Hobbymesse Leipzig | Leipzig, DE Oct 2 - 4, 2026
Modellbautage Tulln | Tulln, AT Oct 16 - 18, 2026
Faszination Modellbau | Friedrichshafen, DE Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026
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PIKO attended the following events:
Piko "Tag der Offenen Tür" | Sonneberg, DE Jun 20, 2026
INTERMODELLBAU | Dortmund, DE Apr 16 - 19, 2026
Faszination Modellbau | Friedrichshafen, DE Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2025
Hobbymesse Leipzig | Leipzig, DE Oct 3 - 5, 2025
Hobby Model Expo | Segrate, IT Sep 26 - 28, 2025
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PIKO - Latest announced miniatures:

Chemiekesselwagen RTI
PIKO 47786
TT
VI

Recommended retail price: 57,00 €

First announced: July 2026

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DB - Diesellokomotive BR 232 DB Bahnbau
PIKO 37589
G
VI

Recommended retail price: 927,00 €

First announced: July 2026

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FS - Containertragwagen mit 2x20'MSC Container
PIKO 27750
H0
V

Recommended retail price: 43,50 €

First announced: July 2026

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DB - Elektrolokomotive BR 185
PIKO 57877 / 57878
H0
VI

Recommended retail price: from 122,00 €

First announced: July 2026

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PIKO - Now available miniatures:

ČSD - WLAB sleeping coach

ČSD - WLAB sleeping coach

Recommended retail price: 84.50 €

Available since: August 2026

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GER: TT-E-Lok Rh 242 CD VI + DSS Next18

GER: TT-E-Lok Rh 242 CD VI + DSS Next18

Recommended retail price: 258.00 €

Available since: August 2026

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GER: TT-E-Lok Rh 242 CD VI + DSS Next18

GER: TT-E-Lok Rh 242 CD VI + DSS Next18

Recommended retail price: 381.00 €

Available since: August 2026

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ÖBB - 2-tlg. Schienenbus 5081 mit Steuerwagen

ÖBB - 2-tlg. Schienenbus 5081 mit Steuerwagen

Recommended retail price: 270.00 €

Available since: August 2026

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PIKO - Latest catalogs:

Neuheiten-Auslieferung August 2026

H0 / HO (1:87), N (1:160), TT (1:120), G (1:22,5) / de

Neuheiten-Auslieferung Juli 2026

H0 / HO (1:87), N (1:160), G (1:22,5) / de

Perły polskich modeli kolejowych

H0 / HO (1:87), TT (1:120) / pl

Les incontournables des Pays-Bas et de la Belgique 2026 / Hoogtepunten Nederland en Belgien 2026

H0 / HO (1:87), N (1:160) / nl, fr

MÁV-os modellek 2026

H0 / HO (1:87) / hu

Modellbahn-Highlights Österreich 2026

H0 / HO (1:87), N (1:160), TT (1:120), G (1:22,5) / de

Nouveautés 2026 France & Luxembourg

H0 / HO (1:87), N (1:160) / fr

Modely českých a slovenských železnic 2026

H0 / HO (1:87), N (1:160), TT (1:120) / cs

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PIKO - Recently featured in the following videos:

Video: PIKO BR 119 H0 Premiere at DB Museum Koblenz | New 2026 Model

PIKO BR 119 H0 Premiere at DB Museum Koblenz | New 2026 Model
Video: PIKO Open Day 2026 | Factory Tour, Novelties, Layouts & Behind the Scenes

PIKO Open Day 2026 | Factory Tour, Novelties, Layouts & Behind the Scenes
Video: Intermodellbau Dortmund 2026 – Part 2 | ACME, Piko, LS Models, Rivarossi, Arnold, ESU, Lemke, ...

Intermodellbau Dortmund 2026 – Part 2 | ACME, Piko, LS Models, Rivarossi, Arnold, ESU, Lemke, ...
Video: Model Expo Italy 2026 - ACME, Rivarossi, Lima, Piko, ViTrains, Jouef, etc. + Layouts & Dioramas

Model Expo Italy 2026 - ACME, Rivarossi, Lima, Piko, ViTrains, Jouef, etc. + Layouts & Dioramas
Video: Model Expo Italy 2026: Piko

Model Expo Italy 2026: Piko
Video: Faszination Modellbau 2025 – Manufacturers & New Releases

Faszination Modellbau 2025 – Manufacturers & New Releases
Video: Hobbymesse Leipzig 2025 – Full Event in 360°

Hobbymesse Leipzig 2025 – Full Event in 360°
Video: Hobbymesse Leipzig 2025 – Manufacturers & New Releases

Hobbymesse Leipzig 2025 – Manufacturers & New Releases
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PIKO - Latest official shorts / reels:

Short/Reel: Die neue PIKO BR 248 Vectron Dual Mode für Spur G 🚂

Die neue PIKO BR 248 Vectron Dual Mode für Spur G 🚂

08/07/2026

Short/Reel: 🚂 Was sagen Modellbahn-Clubs über den PIKO TOFT?

🚂 Was sagen Modellbahn-Clubs über den PIKO TOFT?

06/07/2026

Short/Reel: PIKO H0 E-Lok E 19 (BR 119) – Montage, Testfahrt & Qualitätskontrolle | Teil 2 #Shorts

PIKO H0 E-Lok E 19 (BR 119) – Montage, Testfahrt & Qualitätskontrolle | Teil 2 #Shorts

29/06/2026

Short/Reel: Das war der PIKO

Das war der PIKO "Tag der Offenen Tür 2026" 🚂

27/06/2026

Short/Reel: 🚂 Hinter den Kulissen des PIKO TOFT #2: Die letzten Vorbereitungen

🚂 Hinter den Kulissen des PIKO TOFT #2: Die letzten Vorbereitungen

25/06/2026

Short/Reel: 🚂 Hinter den Kulissen des PIKO TOFT #1: Diese Teile gibt's nur hier!

🚂 Hinter den Kulissen des PIKO TOFT #1: Diese Teile gibt's nur hier!

15/06/2026

Short/Reel: 🚂 Durchblick im Rahmen? Unsere BR 91.3 hat ihn. | PIKO kurz & kompakt. Fröhlich erklärt. #Shorts

🚂 Durchblick im Rahmen? Unsere BR 91.3 hat ihn. | PIKO kurz & kompakt. Fröhlich erklärt. #Shorts

10/06/2026

Short/Reel: PIKO H0 E-Lok BR 119 - Spritzguss, Lackierung & Bedruckung | Teil 1 #Shorts

PIKO H0 E-Lok BR 119 - Spritzguss, Lackierung & Bedruckung | Teil 1 #Shorts

09/06/2026

Short/Reel: Original vs. Modell - BR 91.3 (T9.3) TT | PIKO kurz & kompakt. Fröhlich erklärt. 🚂 #Shorts

Original vs. Modell - BR 91.3 (T9.3) TT | PIKO kurz & kompakt. Fröhlich erklärt. 🚂 #Shorts

05/06/2026

Short/Reel: PIKO BR 248 Vectron Dual Mode Spur G - Endmontage & Verkabelung | Teil 3 #Shorts

PIKO BR 248 Vectron Dual Mode Spur G - Endmontage & Verkabelung | Teil 3 #Shorts

02/06/2026

Short/Reel: PIKO | Faszinierende Modelle - H0 E-Lok BR 139 DB IV #21788ff

PIKO | Faszinierende Modelle - H0 E-Lok BR 139 DB IV #21788ff

31/05/2026

Short/Reel: PIKO BR 248 Vectron Dual Mode Spur G – Montage & Details | Teil 2 #Shorts

PIKO BR 248 Vectron Dual Mode Spur G – Montage & Details | Teil 2 #Shorts

26/05/2026

Short/Reel: 🚒 Die ersten Feuerwehr-Sonderwagen sind unterwegs

🚒 Die ersten Feuerwehr-Sonderwagen sind unterwegs

24/05/2026

Short/Reel: PIKO BR 248 Vectron Dual Mode Spur G – Lackierung & Bedruckung | Teil 1 #Shorts

PIKO BR 248 Vectron Dual Mode Spur G – Lackierung & Bedruckung | Teil 1 #Shorts

21/05/2026

Short/Reel: 🚂🇺🇸 American Diesel Power in H0 | ML 4001 D&RGW #Shorts

🚂🇺🇸 American Diesel Power in H0 | ML 4001 D&RGW #Shorts

19/05/2026

Short/Reel: Metropolitan Detail erklärt | PIKO kurz & kompakt 🚄 #Shorts

Metropolitan Detail erklärt | PIKO kurz & kompakt 🚄 #Shorts

17/05/2026

Short/Reel: 🚆 Gartenbahn im Frühling ☀️🌿 | Spur G in Aktion #Shorts

🚆 Gartenbahn im Frühling ☀️🌿 | Spur G in Aktion #Shorts

14/05/2026

Short/Reel: PIKO | Faszinierende Modelle – TT Dampflok BR 91.3 DR III #47150ff

PIKO | Faszinierende Modelle – TT Dampflok BR 91.3 DR III #47150ff

12/05/2026

Short/Reel: So entsteht die M44 – Teil 2 | Produktion & Testfahrt 🚂 #Shorts

So entsteht die M44 – Teil 2 | Produktion & Testfahrt 🚂 #Shorts

05/05/2026

Short/Reel: So entstand unser Gartenbahn-Video 👀 #Shorts

So entstand unser Gartenbahn-Video 👀 #Shorts

01/05/2026

Short/Reel: 🔧 So entsteht die M44 Diesellok (H0 Expert) 👀

🔧 So entsteht die M44 Diesellok (H0 Expert) 👀

29/04/2026

Short/Reel: Chemiekesselwagen Spur G gewinnt Goldenes Gleis 2026 🏆

Chemiekesselwagen Spur G gewinnt Goldenes Gleis 2026 🏆

27/04/2026

Short/Reel: PIKO Modelle im Fokus | N BR 221 DB IV

PIKO Modelle im Fokus | N BR 221 DB IV

23/04/2026

Short/Reel: 🚄 Metropolitan BR 101 im Einsatz | Jetzt verfügbar

🚄 Metropolitan BR 101 im Einsatz | Jetzt verfügbar

13/04/2026

Short/Reel: PIKO H0 Sonderwagen Feuerwehr 🚒 | 5 € Spende pro Modell

PIKO H0 Sonderwagen Feuerwehr 🚒 | 5 € Spende pro Modell

11/04/2026

Short/Reel: 🐰🚂 Noch 2 Wochen bis Ostern – Osterwagen im Einsatz

🐰🚂 Noch 2 Wochen bis Ostern – Osterwagen im Einsatz

22/03/2026

Short/Reel: 🔧🚧 Produktionsstart für das TOFT-Sondermodell 2026

🔧🚧 Produktionsstart für das TOFT-Sondermodell 2026

15/03/2026

Short/Reel: PIKO | Faszinierende Modelle - H0 Expert Diesellok BR 215 DB IV #22060ff

PIKO | Faszinierende Modelle - H0 Expert Diesellok BR 215 DB IV #22060ff

14/03/2026

Short/Reel: PIKO | Faszinierende Modelle - H0 Expert Diesellok M44 MÁV III #52380ff

PIKO | Faszinierende Modelle - H0 Expert Diesellok M44 MÁV III #52380ff

08/03/2026

Short/Reel: Model Expo Italy 2026: Piko

Model Expo Italy 2026: Piko

07/03/2026

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PIKO - Latest official videos:

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"Tag der Offenen Tür" 2026 bei PIKO | Die Welt zu Gast bei PIKO | Aftermovie
Video: PIKO [D141] Digitalseminar PIKO Gartenbahn Vectron Dual Mode digitale Soundversion Modellvorstellung

PIKO [D141] Digitalseminar PIKO Gartenbahn Vectron Dual Mode digitale Soundversion Modellvorstellung
Video: PIKO TT BR 91.3 (T9.3) – Vom Original zum Modell | PIKO kurz & kompakt. Fröhlich erklärt. #3

PIKO TT BR 91.3 (T9.3) – Vom Original zum Modell | PIKO kurz & kompakt. Fröhlich erklärt. #3
Video: PIKO [D140] Digitalseminar PIKO SmartDecoder XP - Anwendungen mit der neue Firmwareversion 1.20.0

PIKO [D140] Digitalseminar PIKO SmartDecoder XP - Anwendungen mit der neue Firmwareversion 1.20.0
Video: 🚂 Weltpremiere der BR 91.3 in Spur TT | Modell trifft Vorbild in Chemnitz

🚂 Weltpremiere der BR 91.3 in Spur TT | Modell trifft Vorbild in Chemnitz
Video: Was ihr nicht seht… 👀 | PIKO Gartenbahn Behind the Scenes

Was ihr nicht seht… 👀 | PIKO Gartenbahn Behind the Scenes
Video: PIKO [V177] TT Dampflok BR 91.3 DR III #47150ff

PIKO [V177] TT Dampflok BR 91.3 DR III #47150ff
Video: PIKO H0 Neuheiten 2026 – Weitere Highlights im Detail | PIKO kurz & kompakt. Fröhlich erklärt. #2

PIKO H0 Neuheiten 2026 – Weitere Highlights im Detail | PIKO kurz & kompakt. Fröhlich erklärt. #2
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