Electric locomotive 1044 202 belonging to the Austrian Federal Railways.

■ For the first time featuring finely-detailed pantographs in the “Chessboard” design
■ Design with high, continuous roof fans

In May 1989, the 1044.202 was delivered by SGP-Graz to the ÖBB. The electrical part was produced by Siemens. It is one of the five locomotives painted in so-called chessboard design.
The class 1044 is a multi-purpose electric locomotive which can be used both for heavy express train and freight train service in the lowlands and on mountain routes. At the time they were put into service, these locomotives were the strongest four-axle electric locomotives in the world, and, until procurement of the Taurus, the pride showpiece of the Austrian Federal Railways.