From 1970, the machines of the E 94 series were listed with the DR under the number 254. Over the years that followed, some changes were made to the locomotives. They received new RBS 58 pantographs and the bogies were painted red. The PIKO model also reflects these and other special features true to the original. Thanks to the PluX22 interface and generous installation space, the model is prepared for uncomplicated retrofitting with a decoder and sound including the largest possible loudspeaker.