HO Scale AC Steam Locomotives

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) express steam locomotive road number 18 323 with a type 2�2 T29,6 coal tender. Former Baden class IV h. Test locomotive at the Federal Railway Research Office in Minden. Black/red basic paint scheme. With Witte smoke deflectors and inductive magnet on the locomotive engineer�s side. Smokestack with a �Caledonian� rim. The locomotive looks as it did around 1966.

Highlights

  • Locomotive with authentic weathering effects.
  • Especially intricate metal construction.
  • Numerous separately applied details.
  • The buffer heights on the loco and tender conform to NEM specifications.
  • Factory-installed smoke unit with speed-dependent, dynamic smoke exhaust.
  • The cab lighting, running gear lighting, and firebox flickering can be controlled digitally.
  • mfx decoder with extensive operating and sound functions.
  • Folding walkover plate between cab and front side of the tender.



Model: The model has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has a controlled high-performance motor with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler. Three axles on the model are powered. Traction tires are fitted. The locomotive and tender are constructed mostly of metal. The factory-installed smoke unit with speed-dependent, dynamic smoke exhaust can be controlled digitally. The triple headlights change ends with the direction of travel, will operate conventionally, and can be controlled digitally.
The cab lighting, running gear lighting, and firebox flickering can also be controlled separately in digital operation. Maintenance-free, warm-white, and red LEDs are used for the lighting. There is an adjustable close coupler with a guide mechanism between the loco and tender. The tender has a close coupling with a guide mechanism and an NEM pocket. The buffer heights on the loco and tender conform to NEM specifications. The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16. Closer-fitting access steps below the cab are provided for installation if the loco is operated on large curve radii or for display purposes. Protective piston sleeves, heating hoses, and brake hoses are also included. The locomotive is authentically weathered.
Length over the buffers 27.2 cm / 10-3/4.

Digital Functions

  ControlUnit MobileStation MobileStation 2 CentralStation 1/2 CentralStation 3/2*
Mobile Station 2**
Headlight(s) * * * * *
Smoke generator * * * * *
Steam locomotive op. sounds * * * * *
Locomotive whistle * * * * *
Direct control * * * * *
Sound of squealing brakes off   * * * *
Engineer�s cab lighting   * * * *
Whistle for switching maneuver   * * * *
Flickering Light in Fire Box   * * * *
Coal being shoveled and firebox flickering     * * *
Running gear lights     * * *
Tipping grate     * * *
Air Pump     * * *
Letting off Steam     * * *
Water Pump     * * *
Injectors     * * *
Replenishing coal         *
Replenishing water         *
Replenishing sand         *
Sanding         *
Conductor's Whistle         *
Rail Joints         *
Switcher Double A Light         *
Switching range + switching light         *
Generator Sounds         *
On/off function         *
Safety Valve         *
Coupler sounds         *

* 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 Summer New Item
scale
HO
category
AC Steam Locomotives
era
Era III (1945-1970)
Nationality
Germany
Railway
DB (Deutsche Bundesbahn)
Documentation
Availability
June
our product code
38327
UPC/EAN
4001883383279
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