Artitec’s ready-made models are authentically handcrafted, made from resin and etched metal. Each model is painted by hand, sometimes subtly weathered to create a realistically aged look and feel. Our models are unique collectables.

Product specifications

• Scale: H0 | 1:87
• Ready-Made
• Material: Hand painted resin and/or photo etching

Brekina - HO Scale - 1950 Citroen 2CV Azu Delivery Van - Light Blue (2nd hand)

Original Item Box: very good condition

Consignment Sale: This unit is inspected and found to be as-if-new. The factory warranty has expired. Sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase

Brekina - HO Scale - 1956 Citroen 2CV Azu Duetz Van (2nd hand)

Original Item Box: very good condition

Consignment Sale: This unit is inspected and found to be as-if-new. The factory warranty has expired. Sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase

Brekina - HO Scale - 1970s Mercedes-Benz 200/8 - Blackberry-Violet (2nd hand)

Original Item Box: good condition

Consignment Sale: This unit is inspected and found to be as-if-new. The factory warranty has expired. Sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase

Brekina - HO Scale - 1960-63 Volkswagen Samba T1 (Light Blue/Black Top) (2nd hand)

Original Item Box: very good condition

Consignment Sale: This unit is inspected and found to be as-if-new. The factory warranty has expired. Sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase

Brekina - HO Scale - Mercedes-Benz LP 328 Flatbed Delivery Truck - With Load Classic Center - Blue (2nd hand)

Original Item Box: very good condition

Consignment Sale: This unit is inspected and found to be as-if-new. The factory warranty has expired. Sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase

Brekina - HO Scale - Mercedes LP 328 Tank truck "Baywa-Lagerhaus" (2nd hand)

Consignment Sale: This unit is inspected and found to be as-if-new. The factory warranty has expired. Sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase

Brekina - HO Scale - Mercedes-Benz LP 608 "Spedition Schmidt" - Blue, Red, Grey (2nd hand)

Original Item Box: very good condition

Consignment Sale: This unit is inspected and found to be as-if-new. The factory warranty has expired. Sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase

BUSCH - HO Scale - 1949 Mercedes-Benz O-3500 Bus - With Roof Rack, Swiss Postal Bus PTT (yellow, gray, red) (2nd hand)

Original Item Box: very good condition

Consignment Sale: This unit is inspected and found to be as-if-new. The factory warranty has expired. Sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase

BUSCH - HO Scale - 1958 Volvo 544 Sedan - Red (2nd hand)

Original Item Box: very good condition

Consignment Sale: This unit is inspected and found to be as-if-new. The factory warranty has expired. Sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase

BUSCH - HO Scale - 1930s European Automobile 3-Pack (2nd hand)

Original Item Box: very good condition

Consignment Sale: This unit is inspected and found to be as-if-new. The factory warranty has expired. Sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase

Prototype: BR V 200-035 (DB) Diesel Locomotive

Item Box: No Box

Consignment Sale: This is a second hand unit. The factory warranty has expired and sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase.

Prototype:BR MY 1105 (DSB) Diesel Locomotive

Item Box: No Box

Consignment Sale: This is a second hand unit. The factory warranty has expired and sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase.

Prototype: BR 80 005 (DB) Steam Locomotive

Item Box: No Box

Consignment Sale: This is a second hand unit. The factory warranty has expired and sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase.

Märklin HAMO | HO | diesel locomotive

Prototype: American D & RGW "Rio Grande" Railroad Company General Motors type EMD F7 A-A set. The locomotives looks as it did for the timespan of the Fifties-Sixties

Consignment Sale: These units are inspected and found to be As-If-New. The factory warranty has expired. Sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase.

NOTE: Both units will be packed in suitable styrofoam crates. The original items boxes are not available.

Brekina - HO Scale -Mercedes Transporter 207D "Schenker Austro-express Graz" (2nd hand)

Original Item Box: good condition

Consignment Sale: This unit is inspected and found to be as-if-new. The factory warranty has expired. Sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase

LIMA Collection | HO| passenger car

Passenger car 2.class (DSB) type B 508620-83127-3 (consignment)

Length: 265 mm

Detailing parts enclosed.

Consignment Sale: This is a NEW unit (never used) but has been in storage for a while and therefore sold as used. This unit is inspected and found to be as-if-new. The factory warranty has expired and sold as-is. Make sure to address all your concerns before making the purchase.

Prototype: Czech Railways (ČD) type Bmz 235 passenger car, 2nd class. Modernized Eurofima car, not pressure-proof. The car looks as it did starting in 2015. Era VI

PIKO Expert | HO (1:87) | freight cars

T3000e Intermodal articulated car, Era VI
with 40' Maersk container and PNO trailer DB

BDB AG T3000e pocket wagon in Era VI. The model is equipped with a container from MAERSK and a semi-trailer from DB Schenker. 

PIKO | HO scale (1:87) | steam locomotive

BR 78 (DB) Steam Locomotive, Era IV
Plux22 DCC/Sound

This striking steam locomotive with a two-light headlight signal impresses with its outstanding detailing and comes with a large number of extra parts, including many fine lines, bell, whistle, steps to the buffer beam, ladders, hand rods, heating lines, and sand pipes. The fine spoked wheels, the filigree control system as well as the lovingly designed cab interior make the locomotive an eye-catcher. The PIKO BR 93 is also technically up to date and features cab lighting and an LED head signal. The sound version of the BR 93.0 of the DB has a PSD S SoundDecoder ex works and is also already equipped with a smoke set. As another highlight, the BR 93 features PIKO TrainSound® onboard.

PIKO | HO scale (1:87) | steam locomotive

BR 93 (DB) Steam Locomotive, Era IV
Plux22 DCC/Sound

This striking steam locomotive with a two-light headlight signal impresses with its outstanding detailing and comes with a large number of extra parts, including many fine lines, bell, whistle, steps to the buffer beam, ladders, hand rods, heating lines, and sand pipes. The fine spoked wheels, the filigree control system as well as the lovingly designed cab interior make the locomotive an eye-catcher. The PIKO BR 93 is also technically up to date and features cab lighting and an LED head signal. The sound version of the BR 93.0 of the DB has a PSD S SoundDecoder ex works and is also already equipped with a smoke set. As another highlight, the BR 93 features PIKO TrainSound® onboard.

PIKO Expert | H0 Scale (1:87) | Expert DC | electric locomotive

BR 101 (DB AG) Electric Locomotive, Era V
DC model - PluX22 decoder ready

This DB AG BR101 is a jack-of-all-trades. The modern design of the locomotive has been recreated exactly. A powerful 5-pole motor ensures a smooth powerful ride. Equipped with two flywheels, the PIKO BR 101 is extremely quiet. Two diagonally mounted traction tyres ensures dependable traction. Feature highlight are the installed driver"s cab and driver"s desk lights, Sharply engraved bogies, Brake hoses and sun visors, The single-arm pantographs reproduced with great filigree, The light changes in red/white depending on the direction of travel, using the latest LED technology. In digital mode these functions can be switched separately. 

PIKO Expert | H0 Scale (1:87) | Expert DC | electric locomotive

BR 101 (DB AG) Electric Locomotive "Unsere Preise ..." (our price...), Era V
DC model - PluX22 decoder ready

The class 101 (DB AG) Era VI is prototypically painted in traffic red, including the "DB cookie" and advertising. The single-arm pantographs have been reproduced in extremely fine detail. Sharply engraved bogies round off the visual appearance. Brake hoses that can be retrofitted are included. A powerful 5-pole motor and two flywheels ensures that the PIKO BR 101 is powerful and extremely quiet. Two diagonally mounted traction tires provide secure traction. LED technology: Cab and driver´s cab lighting. Head light changes in red/white depending on the direction of travel.  Simple decoder interface of a PluX22 decode . 

PIKO Expert | H0 Scale (1:87) | electric locomotive

BR 101 (DB AG) "Ecophant" Electric Locomotive, Era V
PluX22 DCC/sound decoder

This DB AG BR101 is a jack-of-all-trades. The modern design of the locomotive has been recreated exactly. A powerful 5-pole motor ensures a smooth powerful ride. Equipped with two flywheels, the PIKO BR 101 is extremely quiet. Two diagonally mounted traction tyres ensures dependable traction. Feature highlight are the installed driver"s cab and driver"s desk lights, Sharply engraved bogies, Brake hoses and sun visors, The single-arm pantographs reproduced with great filigree, The light changes in red/white depending on the direction of travel, using the latest LED technology. In digital mode these functions can be switched separately. 

H0 Scale | Expert | PluX22 DCC/sound
Rh 1100 (NS) electric locomotive, Era IV

The PIKO model has sharply engraved bogie panels with realistic spring package replicas and faithful replicas of the buffer planks. The lighting is provided by LEDs. The cab and engine room lights as well as the front and tail lights that function depending on the direction of travel can be digitally switched with the PluX22 decoder. The heavy die-cast zinc frame and the engine with two large, precisely balanced fly-wheels ensure excellent handling characteristics and high tensile forces. A PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1 with mfx capability and sound is factory installed. 

H0 Scale | Expert | PluX22 DCC/sound
Rh 1100 (NS) electric locomotive, Era IV

The PIKO model has sharply engraved bogie panels with realistic spring package replicas and faithful replicas of the buffer planks. The lighting is provided by LEDs. The cab and engine room lights as well as the front and tail lights that function depending on the direction of travel can be digitally switched with the PluX22 decoder. The heavy die-cast zinc frame and the engine with two large, precisely balanced fly-wheels ensure excellent handling characteristics and high tensile forces. A PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1 with mfx capability and sound is factory installed. 

PIKO Expert | HO (1:87) | powered rail car train

Sound BR 412 4tlg. ICE 4 DB AG VI + DSS PluX20

H0 Scale | Expert | PluX22 DCC/sound | electric locomotive

BR E94 (DR) electric locomotive, Era III

This BR E 94 model is true to the prototype in overall appearance and characteristics. Thanks to a dovetail guide between the engine front ends and the bridge frame, the model lies snugly on the track and is very agile at the same time. The mid-mounted motor with two flywheel masses ensures smooth running, and the tractive effort is increased by two diagonally arranged traction tires. In conjunction with a digital decoder, many prototypical light functions can be switched, among which the starting lights underneath the cab windows take on a special significance.

PSD XP 5.1 S sound decoder with PIKO TrainSound®

PIKO | H0 (1:87) | Expert PluX22 DCC/sound | electric locomotive

E.494 Mercitalia electric locomotive, Era VI

Mercitalia has ordered 40 new locomotives from Bombardier's Traxx product family.

PIKO has reproduced the elegant paint finish of the Italian locomotive in the model. A PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1 with matching  sound is factory installed.. 

H0 Scale | Expert | PluX22 DCC/sound
ET21 PKP IV + PluX22 Sound Decoder

A contemporary model of the PKP ET 21 will certainly make the hearts of many friends of the railway in our neighboring country soar, as the freight train locomotive is one of the milestones of the traction change in Poland. PIKO acknowledges this historical value in the model conversion in size H0. 

The model is powered by a five-pole PIKO engine with two flywheel masses. Almost obligatory is the lighting in the colors red and white, which is of course designed in LED technology and changes with the direction of travel. A PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1 with matching vehicle sound is installed ex works.

PIKO Expert | H0 Scale (1:87) | Expert DC | electric locomotive

Rh 1144.2 (ÖBB) electric locomotive, Era VI
DC model - PluX22 decoder ready

A five-pole PIKO motor with two finely balanced flywheel masses on the shaft ensures smooth propulsion. Model railroaders who prefer digital operation benefit from the modern PluX22 interface - it allows the installation of a digital decoder with a few simple steps.

PIKO Expert | H0 (1:87) | PluX22 DCC/sound

BR 150 (DB) electric locomotive - Era IV

The solid five-pole diagonally grooved PIKO motor provides excellent running characteristics with two precisely balanced flywheel masses. The tractive effort of the locomotive, which is driven over four axles, is reinforced by two traction tires, which are located in a diagonal arrangement on the inside running axles of both bogies. The headlights and tail lights are illuminated by LEDs whose red or white changes with the direction of travel. The cab lighting and the tail light can be switched digitally. This model is installed with a PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1 for DCC and Sound.

PIKO Expert | H0 Scale (1:87) | Expert DC | electric locomotive

Rh 1100 (NS) Electric locomotive, Era IV
DC model - PluX22 decoder ready

This PIKO Expert model of the Dutch State Railways (NS) class 1100 impresses with successful mold construction, harmonious roof roundings, and many applied parts, such as fine insulators and pantographs, free-standing grab irons, and stairs. The model has the matching lamp molds, sharply engraved bogie covers with realistic spring assembly reproductions and faithful reproductions of the buffer planks.

The lighting is provided by LEDs. The cab and engine room lights as well as the front and rear lights that work depending on the direction of travel can be controlled digitally with a PluX22 decoder.

The NCTD Sprinter provides modern diesel-powered commuter service in Northern San Diego County. It connects with trains of Amtrak’s Surfliner, plus commuter services of Metrolink and the Coaster. The PIKO models feature new tooling for the larger rooftop AC units.

Piko 52402 (HO) BR 216 (DB) diesel locomotive, Era IV -- PluX22 DCC Sound

The class V 160 or 216 was the express locomotive for lines without catenary wire on the German Federal Railroad in the 1960s and 1970s. 

PIKO | Expert | 52406
V 160 (DB) Diesel Locomotive, Era III

Decoder Socket: Plux22

Decoder Installed: PIKO sound decoder - PSD XP 5.1 Sound PluX22 (DCC)

Piko 52402 (HO) BR 216 (DB) diesel locomotive, blue/beige Era IV -- PluX22 DCC Sound

The class V 160 or 216 was the express locomotive for lines without catenary wire on the German Federal Railroad in the 1960s and 1970s. 

Piko 52402 (HO) BR 216 (DB) diesel locomotive, Era IV -- PluX22 DCC Sound

H0 Scale | Expert | PluX22 DCC/sound

D.141 1019 FS IV

After the D.145, another model of an Italian shunting locomotive appears as a new design with the D.141, which is a few years older. The pleasing model, combined with the meticulous model implementation typical of PIKO, can be expected to be both inspiring and operational. It is already clear that the model will be an eye-catcher on every model railway layout due to absolutely precise engravings, the finest details and a perfect implementation of the model color design.

A PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1 with sound is installed ex works. Fitting parts for the exemplary design of the buffer screed are enclosed with the model.

PIKO HO Expert
Class 65-DE-19-A USATC diesel locomotive
DCC/Sound | PSD XP 5.1 PluX22 S

Novelty 2021: The model of the 62-DE-19A with sound will be released for both plant themes from the USA and Europe. In terms of quality, the route of the latest PIKO design innovations is consistently continued: plastic-looking engravings, filigree mould making, state-of-the-art technology. The impression of the model is rounded off by varnishing and printing in the usual high PIKO quality. 

PIKO Expert | H0 (1:87) | standard DC, NEM 658 PluX22 | diesel locomotive

Rh 202 (SNCB) diesel locomotive, Era IV

The new PIKO NoHAB models the undisputed elegance of the prototype. The side ventilation grilles are made with fine etched parts. The distinctive front side windows as well as the side "portholes" contribute to the excellent image with their perfectly flush fit. This is completed by the precise and highly detailed design of the bogies. A powerful and smooth-running motor with two flywheels serves as propulsion. Various lighting functions and the gritty sound of the sound versions provide varied operation on the layout. The SNCB series 52 model has a PluX22 interface and is prepared for easy retrofitting of a digital decoder as well as sound.

PIKO Expert | HO (1:87) | PluX22 Sounddecoder/DCC | diesel locomotive

BR 118 059-5 (DR) diesel locomotive Era IV GFK,

PIKO Expert | H0 (1:87) | standard DC, NEM 658 PluX22 | diesel locomotive

Diesel locomotive BR 221, of the Deutsche Bahn (DB). Epoch IV

Form variant of the class 200.1 with the special features of Era IV. After the introduction of the DB´s new class scheme, the class V 200.1 was re-designated as the class BR 221. The PIKO sound model has a PluX22 sound decoder ex works.

H0 Scale | Expert | PluX22 DCC/sound
Rh 2275 (NS) Era IV

Novelty 2021: The diesel-electric, four-axle bogie locomotives of the 2200 series of the Dutch State Railways NS shaped the time of traction change from steam to diesel locomotives in their procurement years from 1955 to 1958. Together with the 2400 series, 280 units were put into service. With their one-sided final driver's cabs and long stems, the machines embodied an American design. However, the Nazi machines were manufactured exclusively by Western European companies. The 100 km/h locomotives could not only be used in freight train and shunting service, but were also often used in front of passenger trains. Before heavy ore trains, up to four locomotives of the 900 hp engines were sometimes used in multiple traction.

PIKO Expert | H0 (1:87) | standard DC, NEM 658 PluX22 | diesel locomotive

Class 142 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn in Era IV design

PIKO | HO (1:87) | PluX22 DCC Sound | diesel locomotive

BR 142 (DR) diesel locomotive, Era IV

Piko 52901 (HO) BR 220 (DR) diesel locomotive, Era V -- PluX22 DCC Sound

PIKO Expert | H0 (1:87) | DCC/sound, NEM 658 PluX22 | diesel locomotive

BR 132 Diesel loco w/thin stripes DR IV

This PIKO model is true to the prototype by the finest painting and printing, free-standing handle bars, a zinc die-cast frame and a powerful five-pole motor, which in combination with two balanced flywheel masses guarantees balanced running characteristics. Lighting is provided by LEDs. The cab lighting and the tail light can be switched digitally with a PluX22 decoder. The model has two traction tires that sit in a diagonal arrangement on the inner axles of the two bogies. The power is drawn from all of the wheels. The model is installed with DCC/sound on a PluX22 interface.

PIKO Expert | HO (1:87) | DCC/sound - PluX22 | diesel locomotive

BR 216 (DB) diesel locomotive, Era IV

DB class 216 - traffic red paint scheme with bib - Era IV. In the 1960s and 1970s, the class V 160 and 216 was the express locomotive for lines without catenary wire on the German Federal Railways. The highly detailed model serve justice to this legendary prototype. The model is prototypical down to the smallest detail. LED light technology, red/white headlight change with the direction of travel. Various light functions can be controlled. The digital interface PluX22 according to NEM 658 is state-of-the-art, a suitable PIKO sound decoder with loudspeaker is factory installed. The buffer beam can be detailed by included accessory parts.

Postcar Post-c/13 of the DBP, Era III

PIKO Classic | HO (1:87) | passenger car

AB4yslwe 1st/2nd class DB Ep. III apron express passenger cars

PIKO Classic | HO (1:87) | passenger car

B4ylwe 2nd class DB Ep. III apron passenger car

PIKO Classic | HO (1:87) | passenger car

Express Train Passenger Car 2.class (CSD) Balm, Era III-IV

PIKO Expert | HO (1:87) | freight car

Gravity Tank Car GATX (DB AG) Era V

PIKO Expert | HO (1:87) | freight car

4-Axle Tank Car BC MAV V

PIKO Classic | HO (1:87) | freight car

Boxcar Gbgs/ZTs CSD IV

PIKO Smart Measure Car | Piko

Article No. 55050 Digital Car - HO scale

The PIKO H0 measuring trolley represents an absolute innovation in the model railway sector! Finally, it is possible to measure a complete system - and this exactly to the centimeter as well as to the permille!

PIKO | HO (1:87) | DCC/sound, Digital Coupler, PluX22 decoder | diesel locomotive

How about shunting operations with your DCC controller? Coupling and uncoupling of cars are now possible without manual handling. This detailed PIKO Expert Plus locomotive feature several innovative technical features like powerful 12bit sound with 8 channels and 128 Mbit memory depth at 2.5 watts output power, a fine motor control and versatile light outputs, which together with the buffer memory as well as the innovative digital coupling enable a new generation of PIKO locomotives.

HO Starter Set:

- Christmas Steam locomotive with 3 Coaches,

- PIKO A-Track w. Railbed

- Controller

- Power supply for 120V

PIKO HO Starter Set - A track w. bedding - Analog, 120 Volts Power Pack
DB Cargo - freight train

Start set with a DB Cargo freight train consisting of a class 218 diesel locomotive, a boxcar, a four-axle high side car, and a two-axle tank car

PIKO HO Starter Set - A track w. bedding - Analog, 120 Volts Power Pack
ICE 3 (DG AG), Era V

The ICE fleet is the flagship of long-distance transport of Deutsche Bahn, the ICE 3 is the fastest vehicle on German tracks. Such a vehicle with four cars is the center of the starter set. With the PIKO speed controller, the ICE 3 can be steered rapidly through the curves of the large track oval.

NOTE: Only 2 sets at this price. The next restock will be priced higher.

PIKO HO Starter Set - A track w. bedding - Analog, 120 Volts Power Pack
AMTRAK© ICE 3

Did you know that Amtrak successfully tested the ICE trainsets on the Northeast Corridor?

Hobbyists can live out their "what-if" fantasies—and everyone will love the price—as PIKO brings the fast-moving ICE3 train in a design for North American railfans.

PIKO Expert| HO (1:87) | passenger car

DB Bnb719 2nd Class Coach Epoch IV

Completely new development of the DB "Silberlinge" commuter cars. These cars have been the most important cars in DB´s commuter service for many years. Even today, these cars can still be found on many routes. The models are exactly in the length scale 1:87

PIKO Expert| HO (1:87) | passenger car

DB BDn738 2nd Class Coach Epoch IV

>> Cab End Car
>> Headlights with light change white / red

Completely new development of the DB "Silberlinge" commuter cars. These cars have been the most important cars in DB´s commuter service for many years. Even today, these cars can still be found on many routes. The models are exactly in the length scale 1:87

PIKO Expert| HO (1:87) | passenger car

SilverCoin 2nd Cl. Coach BS DB IV

The passenger car with the "Karlsruher" control cab has reversing headlights. This feature is new for this model. The paint scheme of this car corresponds to the late Era IV.

Scale length 1:87

PIKO Expert| HO (1:87) | passenger car

SilverCoin 2nd Cl. Coach B DB IV

The paint scheme of this car corresponds to the late Era IV.

Scale length 1:87.

PIKO Expert| HO (1:87) | passenger car

SilverCoin 1st/2nd Cl. Coach AB DB IV

The paint scheme of this car corresponds to the late Era IV.

Scale length 1:87.

PIKO Expert| HO (1:87) | passenger car

SilverCoin 2nd Cl. Control Car DB III

PIKO Expert| HO (1:87) | passenger car

SilverCoin 2nd Cl. Coach DB III

PIKO Expert| HO (1:87) | passenger car

SilverCoin 1st/2nd Cl. Coach DB III

PIKO Expert| HO (1:87) | passenger car

Passenger Car 2nd Cl. National Express DB VI

PIKO Expert| HO (1:87) | passenger car

Passenger Car 1st / 2nd Cl. National Express DB VI

PIKO Expert Line | HO scale (1:87) | NEM 658 PluX22 DCC/sound

58151 Model: Luxuriously equipped train sets of the Metropolitan Express Train (MET) that were in service on the Cologne - Hamburg route between 1999 and 2004. 

28350 Model: Ad-On Car set for luxuriously equipped train sets of the Metropolitan Express Train (MET) that were in service on the Cologne - Hamburg route between 1999 and 2004.

PIKO Expert | HO (1:87) | passenger cars

AB3yg + B3yg Rebuilt car set DB III

These scale cars are true to the original down to the smallest detail including individually attached handle bars, flush-fitting, crystal-clear windows and detailed interior furnishings. It further impresses with free-standing lines, a filigree brake linkage as well as shunting handles and metal catch irons. Just like the prototype, the cars are close-coupled, thanks to the precisely controlled close-coupler kinematics. Interior lighting can be installed. 

PIKO Expert | HO (1:87) | freight cars

Eaos SBB Graffiti VI

Both sides on one of the cars have graffiti. This Eaos gondola is very common in the real Era VI world, and should also be found on your layout. A car with contemporary new design. This model truly reflects the real world with its high attention to details. Particularly eye-catching is the extremely finely crafted bogies, and engineered to ensure perfect rolling characteristics.