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PIKO · 40449 · Locomotives · Diesel

GER: N-Diesellok 2278 STAR VI + DSS PluX12

Scale
N (1:160)
Era
VI
EAN
4015615404491

Market price

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Model

Market

Market status
available
Maker's novelty year
2026

Description

Catalog description
Novelty 2026:Modern Diesel Locomotive 2278 STAR (NS) for N Scale Model Railway, Era VI With the 2278 STAR, PIKO brings a particularly powerful all-round diesel locomotive to the N scale layout. The versatile prototype of the 2200 series was used in freight, shunting, and passenger service – the model impresses accordingly with high pulling power, stable running characteristics, and modern technology. Suitable for N gauge | High tractive effort and excellent running characteristics | LED lights with direction-dependent white/red change | PluX12 interface for easy digitalization | Ideal for passenger, freight, and shunting operations

Dimensions and compatibility

Scale and track

Track gauge
N · 9 mm

Dimensions

Length over buffers
88 mm

Couplers

Front coupler pocket
NEM 355
Rear coupler pocket
NEM 355

Track and curves

Minimum radius
192 mm

Drive and mechanics

Drive

Traction tyres
2

Electrics and electronics

Factory electronics

Decoder interface
PluX12

Lighting

Head lights
Yes
Rear lights
Yes
Direction-dependent lights
Yes

Last change: November 4, 2026