Recreate the sleek and efficient look of Swiss regional rail with this Piko HO scale model of the Zugkraft Aargau 5-part passenger coach set. Finished in the striking blue-and-white livery representing the Canton of Aargau’s “Zugkraft” branding, this set is designed for authentic push–pull operation, just like the real trains that connect Swiss towns and cities.

Prototype: In cooperation with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), the Zugkraft Aargau service began with the 1998 timetable change on the RE Wettingen–Aarau–Olten route. The striking blue-and-white livery was applied to a dedicated 5-car set: one Steuerwagen (driving trailer), one first-class coach, and three second-class coaches. An additional EW I coaches in NPZ livery were sometimes added to add capacity. The train was usually hauled by locomotive Re 4/4 II 11181, with the Steuerwagen enabling fast reversals at terminal stations.

Model: Piko produced the distinctive train as a limited-edition five-car set. All AC and DC cars feature factory-installed interior lighting. The AC version includes cars with current-conducting couplers.

The train composition consists:

• 1 Steuerwagen (driving trailer) – detailed cab front, prototypical headlight arrangement, cab interior, and realistic cab glazing.
• 3 Second-class intermediate coaches (B) – prototypical seating layouts, flush-glazed windows, and fine destination printing.
• 1 First-class coach (A) – premium seating detail, subtle roof and bogie detailing.

Model Features:

• Scale: HO (1:87)
• Era: V (modern post-1990)
• Length over buffers: approx. 142 cm (5 cars)
• Couplers: NEM pockets with close-coupling kinematics
• Interior: Fully detailed interiors across all cars
• Lighting: Cars are factory-fitted with interior lights and current conducting couplers with AC current pickup shoe installed in the Steuerwagen
• Operation: Push–pull compatible with DCC setup