Roco 58481 – Diesel locomotive 2043.28, ÖBB, 3 rail AC, DCC Sound

Diesel locomotive 2043.28 of the Austrian Federal Railways.

■ Blood-orange livery with ivory-coloured roof
■ Usage: Passenger and freight trains

In the middle of the 1960s, the ÖBB commissioned a new class of diesel locomotives to replace the class 52, 77 and 93 steam locomotives. Following the production of several prototypes, the Jenbacher Werke supplied the class 2043, featuring a 1,500 hp two-stroke diesel engine. Originally, this locomotive was approved for 100 km/h, and later for 110 km/h. With its axle pressure of 17 tonnes, it was also suitable for operation on branch lines.

Motor with flywheel. Drive on two axles.
LED-lighting white/red changes with the direction of travel.
AC model with digitally switchable sound and light functions and buffer capacitor.

New, display model, slightly damaged box.