HO Scale AC Electric Locomotives

Prototype: AIXrail, Inc., Aachen, Germany, class 272 (Vossloh G2000 BB) heavy diesel locomotive with symmetrical cabs. Deep black basic paint scheme with a special design for AIXrail, Inc. Road number 272 406-0. The loco looks as it did starting in March 2025.

Highlights

  • Attractive design for AIXrail, Inc.
  • Frame and parts of the body constructed of metal.
  • Controllable switching lights and special lights for Belgium.
  • The cab lighting can be controlled digitally.
  • World of Operation mfx+ digital decoder and extensive operation and sound functions included.
  • A buffer capacitor to bridge short unpowered sections of track is fitted.



Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound and light functions. It also has a controlled, high-performance motor with a flywheel, centrally mounted. All four axles are powered by cardan shafts. Traction tires are fitted. Triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, work conventionally, and can be controlled digitally. The headlights at no. 1 and no. 2 ends can be turned off separately in digital operation. There is a double �A� light function. The cab lighting in each cab can be controlled separately in digital operation. Maintenance-free warm-white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. A buffer capacitor is fitted. There are many separately applied details. There are metal railings on the sides of the locomotive. The buffer beams are detailed. Brake hoses and imitation screw couplers are included separately for installation on the loco. The end covers included can also be mounted on the buffer beams. Length over the buffers 20 cm / 7-7/8.

Digital Functions

  ControlUnit MobileStation MobileStation 2 CentralStation 1/2 CentralStation 3/2*
Mobile Station 2**
Headlight(s) * * * * *
Engineer�s cab lighting * * * * *
Diesel locomotive op. sounds * * * * *
Horn * * * * *
Engineer�s cab lighting * * * * *
Direct control   * * * *
Sound of squealing brakes off   * * * *
Headlights locomotive end 2 off   * * * *
Switching range + switching light   * * * *
Whistle for switching maneuver     * * *
Headlights locomotive end 1 off     * * *
Switching light     * * *
Light Function     * * *
Blower motors     * * *
Compressor     * * *
Letting off Air     * * *
Opening cab door         *
Coupler sounds         *
Replenishing diesel fuel         *
Sanding         *
Station Announcements         *

* New features of the Central Station 2 (Part No. 60213, 60214 or 60215) with the software update 4.2

** New features of the Mobile Station 2 (Part No. 60657/66955) with the Software Update 3.55

release
2026 Fall New Item
scale
HO
category
AC Electric Locomotives
era
Era VI (2006-present)
Nationality
Germany
Railway
Private (Various Private Railway Firms)
Documentation
Availability
December
our product code
37213
UPC/EAN
4001883372136
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