Electric locomotive class 1043, ÖBB

Electric locomotive class 1043 of the Austrian Federal Railways.

* Version with true to original colour theme

In order to meet the wishes of the ÖBB for rapid delivery of new locomotives for the freight transport on the "Tauernbahn", four locomotives were branched off from the series production of the Swedish type Rc 2. The locomotives exceled with thyristor technology and quickly proved perfect for freight transportation. Until 1974 a total of ten locomotives was delivered to the ÖBB.

NEM shaft 355 with CCM

Minimum radius 192mm

Driven axles 4

Traction tyres 2

Flywheel yes

Electrical interface NEM651 standards with plug-in fixture

Direction dependent dual headlights

LED head light

Length over buffer 98mm