NEW Roco 7300133 H0 Diesellok 2143 077-3 RTS Swietelsky Ep.VI

Roco 7300133 H0 Diesel Locomotive 2143 077-3 RTS Swietelsky Ep. VI – Austrian Diesel Locomotive for Modern Track-Laying Trains

Would you like to add an Austrian diesel locomotive to your H0 model railroad layout—one specifically used in modern railroad construction operations? The Roco 7300133 Diesel Locomotive 2143 077-3 from RTS Rail Transport Services GmbH brings a special variant of the Austrian Class 2143 to your tracks. This Era VI model depicts the locomotive in service with RTS Swietelsky and is particularly well-suited for recreating modern track-laying trains. Distinctive features include the design of the third production series with a straight frame, as well as the freestanding handrails, some of which are made of metal. The locomotive is based on the existing Roco model of the 2143 series. No further changes will be made to the model. This version offers an interesting addition to the rolling stock collection, especially for model railroaders who wish to depict contemporary railway construction and track maintenance.

Prototype: The Class 2143 in Austrian rail service

The Class 2143 is one of the well-known Austrian diesel locomotive classes. The locomotives were built between 1964 and 1977 and were found primarily on non-electrified main and branch lines in eastern Austria. They were used for both passenger and freight service. In total, Simmering-Graz-Pauker-Werke delivered 77 locomotives of this series to the Austrian Federal Railways.

The Roco 2143 077-3 draws on this time-honored series and depicts a locomotive currently in service in the context of modern railway construction. Thus, the model combines the classic Austrian diesel locomotive design with a contemporary application at a private railway company. Its classification as Era VI makes the locomotive particularly interesting for layouts depicting modern railway rolling stock and construction train operations.

RTS Rail Transport Services GmbH – In Service with Railway Construction Trains

RTS Rail Transport Services GmbH is active in modern railway construction. The company carries out projects involving the new construction, renewal, and maintenance of track systems. With specialized personnel and high-performance railway construction technology, RTS helps create a safe, efficient, and reliable rail infrastructure. The company operates throughout Austria.

The Roco 7300133 depicts diesel locomotive 2143 077-3 in service with RTS Swietelsky. This makes the model particularly suitable for depicting rail construction sites, track sections undergoing maintenance work, and corresponding train formations. For those who do not wish to depict only regular passenger and freight traffic on their model railroad layout, this locomotive offers a suitable opportunity to incorporate railroad construction as a standalone theme.

Third Production Series with Straight Frame

A key feature of the Roco diesel locomotive is the design of the third production series with a straight frame. This design differs from the first series, in which the frame was angled downward. The third production series also features other distinctive design elements that play a role in the design of the 2143 series.

With this design, the Roco 2143 077-3 becomes an interesting addition for collectors of Austrian diesel locomotives. The reproduction of the third production series makes it possible to include yet another variant of this well-known series on the model railroad layout. Combined with its assignment to RTS Swietelsky, the result is a model that differs from classic ÖBB designs, particularly in terms of its application in modern railway construction.

Freestanding Handrails and Prototype-Faithful Design

For the exterior design, Roco has opted for freestanding handrails, some of which are made of metal. These separately molded details give the locomotive a three-dimensional appearance and complement the depiction of this characteristic diesel locomotive design. The combination of the third production series design and the freestanding handrails ensures an appealing appearance.

It is important to note the manufacturer’s statement: The model is based on the existing Series 2143 model. No further changes will be made. The particular appeal of this version therefore stems primarily from the depiction of locomotive 2143 077-3 in the context of modern railway construction and its assignment to RTS Swietelsky.

Technical Specifications for Analog DC Operation

The Roco 7300133 is designed for analog DC operation. A five-pole motor provides the drive, supplemented by a flywheel. Four axles are powered; one axle is equipped with traction tires. This technical configuration forms the basis for operating the locomotive on a suitable H0 DC layout.

The lighting includes a direction-dependent three-light headlight with two tail lights. The LED headlight completes the electrical equipment. For coupling with suitable cars, the model features a NEM 362 coupler housing with close-coupling kinematics. The specified minimum curve radius is 358 mm, and the length over buffers is 181 mm. This allows the most important dimensions to be taken into account when planning the track layout and the intended train formations.

Suitable for modern railroad construction scenes and Austrian model railroad layouts

The Roco 2143 077-3 is particularly well-suited for model railroads where track construction and maintenance of the rail infrastructure play a role. As part of the RTS Swietelsky series, the locomotive can be integrated into scenes involving track construction work and related construction train operations. It also serves as an interesting addition to a collection of Austrian diesel locomotives, offering a connection to today’s railway industry.

The combination of the well-known Class 2143, the third production series design with a straight frame, and the handrails—partly made of metal—makes this model an attractive choice for enthusiasts of Austrian railway vehicles. Thanks to the PluX22 interface, digital retrofitting with a suitable decoder is also possible. This allows the analog version to be prepared for digital model railroad operation if desired.

A Special Diesel Locomotive for Modern Railways

With the Roco 7300133 H0 Diesel Locomotive 2143 077-3 RTS Swietelsky, you’ll receive a model that combines a traditional Austrian locomotive series with a modern application. The design of the third production series, featuring a straight frame and freestanding handrails—some of which are made of metal—highlights the model’s aesthetic. This variant is an especially interesting addition for model railroaders who wish to depict construction sites and the use of construction trains on their layouts.

The five-pole motor, the flywheel, the four powered axles, and the direction-dependent LED headlight round out the technical features. The PluX22 interface also opens up the possibility of future digitalization. Discover the Roco 2143 077-3, an Austrian diesel locomotive designed for modern railroad construction, and expand your H0 model railroad layout with a distinctive representative of Era VI!

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: VI
• Railroad Company: RTS Rail Transport Services GmbH
• Power System: DC Analog
• Minimum curve radius: 358 mm
• Length over buffers: 181 mm
• Version from the 3rd production series with a straight frame
• Used with track-laying trains
• Freestanding handrails, some made of metal
• Motor: 5-pole motor
• Flywheel: Yes
• Number of driven axles: 4
• Number of axles with traction tires: 1
• Headlights: 3 headlights / 2 taillights, direction-dependent
• LED headlights: Yes
• Interface: PluX22 electrical interface for locomotives
• Coupler: NEM 362 shaft coupler with KK kinematics

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