PIKO H0 DC, RABe 501 powered rail car train, SBB, Giruno, 11-part, digital sound.

Completely new construction in exact 1:87 scale. Like the prototype, the model consists of two different cab cars and nine different intermediate cars. Each car also has a different, prototypical interior. The elaborate model has 4 powered axles, a powerful 5-pole motor with 2 flywheels and 8 traction tires (car F). The current pickup is via the two trucks of the cab cars with electronic selection of the respective cab car. The current collection for de-energized sections is realized processor-controlled without braking mechanics, so that the train can come to a stop exactly in front of signals showing stop in spite of a driven motor car in the middle. Multipole current-carrying coupler. Close coupler kinematics on all cars and on end cars A and L (front coupler without close coupler kinematics). Removable front couplers for coupling two trains. 3 different couplers are included (imitation coupler, adapter with NEM coupler pocket, and coupler bracket for running R1.). Digital version: Bus-controlled, dimmable interior lighting in all cars and lighted train destination display in the entrance doors. Use of the new PIKO XP 5.1 decoder. Standard Plux22 decoder interface (car G). New adaptive speed controller, bidirectional true-to-the-original driving-sound coupling. Factory parameterization of the load dependency. Cars D and K have two loudspeakers for true-to-original and spatially effective sound radiation at the positions of the original traction motors. Both end cars with true-to-original lighting scheme based on process-controlled individual light control and dimming of 12 lights and 16 country-specific lighting scenarios. Many functions such as cab and driver's cab lighting, original sound, station announcements, etc. Intricate roof scenery with different pantographs. Fine detailing, elaborate and separating printing. Version: On the occasion of the opening of the Ceneri Tunnel, the 501 008 multiple unit was christened "Ceneri 2020" on December 15, 2019. The vehicle was given a special livery.