ÖBB Class 2043

Specifications
Specifications
Configuration:;
• AAR	B-B
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Wheel diameter	950 mm (3 ft 1 in)
Length	14.76 m (48 ft 5 in)–15.76 m (51 ft 8 in)
Loco weight	68 t
Prime mover	Jenbach LM1500

Type and origin
Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-hydraulic
Builder	Jenbacher Werke
Build date	1964–1977
Total produced	77

ÖBB Class 2043
ÖBB Class 2043
	Two Class 2043 locomotives in June 2004
Power type
Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-hydraulic
Builder	Jenbacher Werke
Build date	1964–1977
Total produced	77
Configuration:;
Specifications
Configuration:;
• AAR	B-B
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Wheel diameter	950 mm (3 ft 1 in)
Length	14.76 m (48 ft 5 in)–15.76 m (51 ft 8 in)
Loco weight	68 t
Prime mover	Jenbach LM1500
Maximum speed
Performance figures
Maximum speed	100 km/h (60 mph)
Power output	1,100 kW (1,475 hp)
Operators
Career
Operators	Austrian Federal Railways; NÖVOG
Disposition	Austria

The ÖBB Class 2043 is a class of diesel-hydraulic locomotives operated by Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) in Austria.

Technical specifications[]

The locomotives have a B-B wheel arrangement, and are powered by Jenbach LM1500 diesel motors.^[2] They are equipped with a Voith hydraulic transmission.^[1] Four locomotives were retrofitted with a magnetic track brake system.^[2]

History[]

A total of 77 locomotives have been built by Jenbacher Werke.^[3] Some locomotives are also operated by Növog.^[4]

2043.53 operated on the Retz–Drosendorf railway

References[]

^ ^a ^b Goldsack, Paul, ed. (1981). Jane's World Railways 1981-82 (23rd ed.). London, New York: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd. p. 226. ISBN 0-7106-0726-1.
^ ^a ^b Ross, David; et al. (2007). The Encyclopedia of Trains & Locomotives (Paperback ed.). Amber Books. p. 319. ISBN 978-1-905704-45-3.
^ Johnston, Howard; Harris, Ken (2005). Jane's Train Recognition Guide. HarperCollins. p. 163. ISBN 978-0-06-081895-1.
^ Reidinger, Erwin (September 29, 2014). "Növog issues rolling stock tenders". railjournal.com. Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Retrieved February 2, 2020.

External links[]

ÖBB rolling stock information (in German)

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[JWR8182-1] Goldsack, Paul, ed. (1981). Jane's World Railways 1981-82 (23rd ed.). London, New York: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd. p. 226. ISBN 0-7106-0726-1.

[Amber2007-2] Ross, David; et al. (2007). The Encyclopedia of Trains & Locomotives (Paperback ed.). Amber Books. p. 319. ISBN 978-1-905704-45-3.

[Janes2005-3] Johnston, Howard; Harris, Ken (2005). Jane's Train Recognition Guide. HarperCollins. p. 163. ISBN 978-0-06-081895-1.

[irj29092014-4] Reidinger, Erwin (September 29, 2014). "Növog issues rolling stock tenders". railjournal.com. Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Retrieved February 2, 2020.

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ÖBB Class 2043

Contents

Technical specifications[]

History[]

References[]

Further reading[]

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