Bemo 1021912 H0e diesel locomotive VL 22, StLB, Ep. V-VI

Bemo 1021912 H0e diesel locomotive VL 22, StLB, Ep. V-VI Product Details

Description

Bemo 1021912 H0e Diesel locomotive VL 22, StLB, Ep. V-VI - Form novelty 2026 of the Styrian narrow gauge legend

Are you looking for a piece of living narrow gauge history for your H0e layout? The Bemo VL 22 from the Steiermärkische Landesbahnen is bringing one of the best-known Austrian diesel locomotives to the model tracks with this new 2026 model - authentic, powerful and richly detailed in condition up to around 2023.

From Yugoslavia to Styria - and on to the Mur Valley

The VL 22 was originally delivered to the Yugoslavian state railroad in 1968 as locomotive 740-023. In 1980, together with VL 23, it found its way to the Styrian State Railways (StLB), where it was first used on the Thörlerbahn and then on the Feistritztalbahn for freight traffic. In 1995, it received a more powerful MTU engine and the modern red livery of the StLB. It has been based in the Mur Valley since 2014 and is used there for work and freight trains - a versatile locomotive with an eventful history.

Model condition before the last conversion

The model version shows the locomotive in its condition up to approx. 2023 - i.e. without the switch box and fire extinguisher box added later on the short front end. This makes it ideally suited for authentic Era V and early Era VI operation scenarios on Austrian narrow gauge lines.

Technically solid - visually impressive

The model impresses with a robust die-cast chassis, drive and power consumption across all four axles and a powerful 5-pole motor. LED headlights in the direction of travel and digitally switchable driver's cab lighting ensure atmospheric operation. The Next18 digital interface is prepared for sound decoders. Numerous added details such as grab rails, steps and prototypical buffer beams round off the appearance.

Pre-order now - the VL 22 for your Austrian narrow gauge railway

With the Bemo VL 22 you get a powerful workhorse with a regional character on your H0e tracks. A must for model railroaders with an interest in Austrian railroad history - order now!

Features:

• Gauge: H0e
• Era: V-VI
• New shape 2026
• Die-cast chassis
• Length over buffers: 140 mm
• Drive: 5-pole motor
• Attached grab irons
• Power consumption over all four axles
• Driver's cab lighting (digitally switchable)
• LED headlights (depending on direction of travel)
• Prototypical body shape, buffer beams, add-on parts
• With U-coupler and Bosna coupler
• Digital interface: Next18
• Minimum radius: 300 mm
• Sound preparation
• Cannot be converted to H0m