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ÖBB Diesel Loco, 2091 004-8, Sound





In its quest for more economical operations, the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) adopted diesel locos as early as 1927. Then, in 1936 and 1937, seven standardized “2041” locos (later renumbered 2091) were built for the ÖBB’s various narrow gauge lines. To save more money, these locos were equipped with a large baggage compartment behind the cab, eliminating additional baggage cars.
The 2041/2091 locos are diesel-electric, which is unusual for European locomotives. A V8 diesel engine drives a generator, which feeds power to the two electric motors that drive the wheels. Designed with economy in mind, the locos were not very powerful, and they were used mainly on level tracks, hauling light passenger trains. For hilly lines or heavy trains, steam locomotives were used until the big 2095-series diesel locos became available in the 1960s.
But rest assured that there’s plenty of pulling power from this LGB model’s two big Bühler motors. Plus, there’s plenty of acoustic power from the digital electronic sound system. It offers starting, running and braking sounds, along with an additional set of realistic sounds that you can control remotely on Multi-Train System layouts.

This is an eXtra product.


The Prototype
The Austrian narrow gauge railways used diesel locomotives as early as 1927 in their quest for more economical operations. In 1936 and 1937, seven standardized “2041” locos (later re-numbered 2091) were built for various narrow gauge lines of the Austrian Federal Railways.
For further cost savings, the locomotives were equipped with a large baggage compartment, eliminating additional baggage cars. The transmission is diesel-electric, which is unusual for European locomotives. A V8 diesel engine turns a generator, which feeds power to the two electric motors that drive the wheels. The 2041/2091 locos were used on many Austrian narrow gauge lines, where its top speed of 50 km/h (31 mph) rarely could be achieved.
Designed with economy in mind, the locos were not very powerful. As a result, they were used mainly on level tracks, hauling light passenger trains consisting of two four-axle or four two-axle coaches. For hilly lines or heavy trains, steam locomotives were used until the big 2095 diesel locos became available in the 1960s.

The Model
This detailed replica features:
- weather-resistant construction
- factory-installed onboard decoder for MTS and analog operation
- opening doors to cab and baggage compartment
- four-way power control switch
- protected gearboxes with two seven-pole Bühler motors
- eight powered wheels
- one traction tire
- twelve power pickups
- digital electronic sound system
- diesel motor sounds
- electric traction motors
- horn sounds (starting, crossing)
- conductor announcement (with Multi-Train System)
- braking sounds (application, pressure release)
- magnetic bell and whistle trigger
- remote control of sound features (with Multi-Train System)
- voltage stabilization circuit
- automatic directional lanterns
- multi-purpose socket with circuit breaker
- length: 460 mm (18.1 in.)
- weight: 2600 g (5.7 lb.)