Roco 70083 steam locomotive 77.28, ÖBB, Ep. IV

At the beginning of the 1970s, Linz was still a steam locomotive Eldorado with locomotives of the 50, 52, 77 and 93 series. Apart from the main or partially repaired machines, the others were mostly in a rather dilapidated condition, i.e. rusty and dirty.

A group of young lads - later co-founders of the Austrian Society for Railway History - set about optimizing the appearance of individual steam locomotives.The 77.66 was a particular highlight in terms of color scheme, receiving a "Länderbahn" paint job. Black boiler, green water tanks and driver's cab, red wheels, shiny wheel rims and boiler rings. Although this livery had never been used on old Austrian locomotives or locomotives from the time of the First Republic, the youngsters liked it and word quickly got around among railroad enthusiasts and photographers about the gems running on non-electrified lines in Upper Austria.

The 77.28, which was added later, was given the same colorful appearance as the 77.66 and kept it for a long time after it was owned by ÖGEG. However, it was returned to its original ÖBB livery after its last general inspection at the latest.

Even though the two "colorful" 77s were never historically consistent, they are still a piece of Austrian railroad history because they are still in service in this color scheme.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: IV
• Railroad company: ÖBB
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Length over buffers: 153 mm
• Number of powered axles: 3
• Number of axles with traction tires: 1
• Coupling: NEM 362 shaft with KK kinematics
• Headlights: 3 headlights at both ends of the car, alternating with the direction of travel
• Interface: Electric interface for PluX22 traction units
• Power system: 2L direct current
• Version with Giesl ejector
• Free-standing lines
• Metal buffers
• Finest wheels with low flanges
• Driving and coupling rods made of precision cast metal
• Driver's cab and engine lighting built in; can be switched in digital mode

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: ÖBB/BBÖ
• Era: IV
• Color: Green
• Electricity System: DC
• Digital: No
• sound: No
• News: 2023
• Type: Steam loco

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

• Manual (4.11 MB)

Downloads:

• Spare Parts (1.34 MB)

Further links:

• Print View

CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.