Roco 52561 Locomotive series 2048, ÖBB, digital sound

Characteristic :

Brand: Roco
Ref: 52561
System: Digital sound
> Decoder socket: PluX22
Company: ÖBB
Era: V
Length: 141mm
Scale: HO: 1/87
Operation: 2-rail DCC
Minimum radius: 358mm

Austrian Federal Railways Class 2048 diesel locomotive.

■ ÖBB model for the first time with realistic sound functions
■ Finely detailed model with numerous added parts
■ In digital operation with switchable maneuvering lights, high beams and individually switchable front or rear lights

The introduction of the new "Austro-Takt" timetable in June 1991 caused a shortage of diesel locomotives with electric heating at ÖBB. To utilize the 2043 and 2143 series for passenger services, 34 locomotives from the DB 211 series were purchased. These locomotives, re-engined with Caterpillar engines, were assigned to shunting and freight train haulage in the districts of Wels, Vienna North, Amstetten, and Krems.