Diesel locomotive 2062 007 of the Austrian Federal Railways.
Form variation!
■ Design features third headlight and shunting radio antenna
■ Equipped with digital shunting coupling - more fun guaranteed
■ Motor stem and gearbox made of die-cast metal, therefore more
dead weight and high tractive power
■ Rich detailing on the model with many plug-in parts and
freestanding handles
■ Authentic light and sound functions switchable via onboard
decoder
■ Clear view through the driver's cab replica
■ Buffer capacitor for uninterruptible power supply
In order to replace the steam locomotives in shunting service,
which were proving costly in terms of money and personnel, the
Austrian Federal Railways procured a series of 400 hp diesel
locomotives of the class 2062 from 1958 onwards. The Jenbacher
Werke in Tyrol built a total of 65 of these little twin-axle diesel
locomotives until 1966.
With their striking, cast-iron front shields which served as
ballast weights, this locomotive was operated in shunting and work
train service across the whole of Austria. These locomotives could
also be found hauling passenger trains with one to two coaches on
Lower Austrian branch lines. The last engines were retired from
normal service in 2003. However, some are still in use today as
factory and work train locomotives under the class designation
X262.
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