After the development of the innovative control logic of the DB rail bus, for which PIKO received the Golden Track 2017, it is obvious to now also implement the widespread counterpart from East Germany in loving detail. The railcar is driven by a powerful micromotor, which is equipped with flywheels for the sake of perfect traction. It has a factory-installed buffer capacitor for optimal running characteristics without sound interruptions. The drive acts on both axles of the powered rail car. The powered rail car and cab control car can be coupled together using current-conducting close coupler kinematics. The lighting functions of both cars and can be switched separately, allowing a clear view through the passenger compartments. For example, the locomotive independently registers whether a cab control car is attached and then switches off the lighting between the cars. The factory-installed PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1 Sound for PluX22 of the latest generation masters the data formats DCC with RailComPlus®, Motorola® and Selectrix®. The built-in speaker is precisely tuned to the rail bus. Many typical locomotive sounds such as motor noise, signal horns, brake squeal, and other switchable functions can be called up individually. With adjustable individual mapping. The tail light can be switched separately. Sound is also possible in analog operation – engine sound only.