Roco 7300038 - Diesel Locomotive 2043.33, ÖBB

Diesel locomotive 2043.33 of the Austrian Federal Railways.

■ Blood-orange livery with ivory-coloured roof
■ Authentic design with red wheels
■ Usage: Passenger and freight trains
■ Switchable headlight/tail light with DIP switch

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.