NEW Roco 7310128 H0 Diesellok 2143.34 ÖBB Ep.IV DC-Sound

Roco 7310128 H0 Diesel Locomotive 2143.34 ÖBB Ep. IV DC Sound – Austrian diesel locomotive from the third production series with extensive sound features

Would you like to run a classic Austrian diesel locomotive with authentic coloring and realistic sound on your H0 model railroad layout? The Roco 7310128 Diesel Locomotive 2143.34 of the Austrian Federal Railways brings the characteristic rail traffic of Austria from Era IV to your tracks. As a variant of the third production series, the model stands out with its straight frame, blood-orange paint scheme featuring a silver roof and fan, and freestanding handrails, some of which are made of metal. In addition to its meticulous design, this version offers extensive digital features, including switchable lighting functions and new sound effects. The Roco 2143.34 thus combines the history of a versatile Austrian diesel locomotive with modern model railroad technology and is ideal for discerning model railroaders and collectors of historic ÖBB rolling stock.

Prototype: The ÖBB Class 2143 in Austrian rail service

The Class 2143 diesel locomotives were built between 1964 and 1977. In total, Simmering-Graz-Pauker-Werke delivered 77 locomotives of this class to the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). Their area of operation primarily consisted of non-electrified main and branch lines in eastern Austria. There, the locomotives performed a wide range of tasks in passenger and freight service and shaped the everyday landscape of Austrian railways for many years.

The 2143 series thus represents an important phase in Austrian railway operations, during which diesel locomotives were indispensable on routes without overhead wires. Because they were used to haul various types of trains, these locomotives were among the most versatile vehicles in the ÖBB fleet. The Roco 2143.34 allows you to recreate this historic era on a 1:87 scale. This Era IV version is particularly appealing to model railroading enthusiasts who wish to recreate classic Austrian rail transport with its characteristic diesel locomotives.

The third production series – variant with a straight frame

The Roco 2143.34 represents a locomotive from the third production series. This series was further divided into two subgroups: Series 3a included locomotives with road numbers 2143.34 through 2143.43, while Series 3b comprised numbers 2143.44 through 2143.70. The 2143.34 shown here therefore belongs to Series 3a.

A key feature of the third production series is the straight frame. Unlike the first series, this frame was not cranked downward. Other design details also differed from earlier versions. Long rain gutters were present around the cab doors, and the door windows had metal trim. In addition, the fuel filler areas were designed with modified dimensions. These distinctive features make the third production series an interesting variant within the 2143 series and give the Roco model a unique character.

Blood-orange paint scheme with a silver roof and vane wheel

Visually, the Roco 7310128 stands out thanks to its blood-orange paint scheme, which is combined with the silver roof and the vane wheel. This color scheme gives the locomotive a distinctive appearance and makes it an attractive eye-catcher on the model railroad layout. This striking design is particularly effective when displayed at a station or on a non-electrified track.

Another detail is the freestanding handrails, some of which are made of metal. They complement the refined design of the locomotive body and create a three-dimensional effect. Together with the straight frame, this results in a prototypical representation of the third production series. The combination of characteristic coloring and finely executed details also makes this diesel locomotive appealing to collectors who wish to compare and display different variants of the Austrian Class 2143.

Digital Operation with Switchable Lighting Functions

The Roco 2143.34 is a digital DC model equipped with a PluX22 digital decoder. Switchable lighting functions are available to provide varied operation. These include the high beams, the headlight and tail light, as well as the cab lighting. The lighting can be precisely controlled in digital operation, allowing you to depict various operating scenarios on your model railroad layout.

The direction-dependent LED headlight consists of three white headlights and two taillights. This gives the model appropriate lighting for use on the layout. The additional cab lighting complements the features and highlights the cab area when the lights are on. Together with the digital decoder, the locomotive thus offers several options for customizing the driving experience.

New, comprehensive sound for an authentic driving experience

A special highlight of this version is the new, extensive sound set. The sound features complement the locomotive’s prototypical design and make digital model railroading even more varied. The Roco 2143.34 can be effectively showcased, especially when running on a non-electrified main or branch line. The combination of authentic coloring, digitally controllable lighting, and sound makes this model an appealing choice for model railroaders who value acoustic features as much as visual appeal.

Thanks to the combination of digital control and extensive sound features, this diesel locomotive is suitable for both regular layout operation and detailed display. The Roco 7310128 thus combines the characteristic features of the historic ÖBB Class 2143 with modern digital technology.

Five-pole motor and sophisticated drive technology

For operation, the locomotive is equipped with a five-pole motor and a flywheel. Four axles are powered, and one axle features traction tires. This technical configuration forms the basis for operating the locomotive on suitable H0 DC layouts.

The length over buffers is 181 mm, and the specified minimum curve radius is 358 mm. For coupling with compatible cars, the model features a NEM 362 coupler housing with close-coupling kinematics. The PluX22 electrical interface is also included; in this digital sound version, a corresponding decoder is already built in. Thus, the model combines its prototypical design with state-of-the-art technical features.

Versatile Applications on an H0 Model Railroad Layout

The Roco 2143.34 is particularly well-suited for layouts based on Austrian prototypes and focused on Era IV. Since the original Class 2143 locomotives were used to haul both passenger and freight trains, the model can be integrated into a variety of operating scenarios. Non-electrified sections of track in eastern Austria provide a fitting historical setting.

As a collector’s model, the locomotive also impresses with its status as part of the third production series and its striking blood-orange color scheme. The straight frame, the freestanding handrails, and the digital features ensure that the model makes an attractive impression both while running and when displayed in a showcase.

Experience Austrian railway history with sound and digital lighting

The Roco 7310128 H0 ÖBB 2143.34 diesel locomotive combines a time-honored prototype with modern features for digital model railroading. The third production series design, the straight frame, and the blood-orange paint scheme with a silver roof and fan give the model its unmistakable character. Freestanding handrails, some made of metal, complement the detailed design.

With its five-pole motor, flywheel, four powered axles, and PluX22 digital decoder, the locomotive offers a versatile technical foundation. The switchable lighting functions and the new, extensive sound set make it particularly appealing to model railroaders who want to showcase their trains not only visually but also acoustically. Add the Roco 2143.34 to your collection and bring a distinctive diesel locomotive from the Austrian Federal Railways to your H0 model railroad layout!

Features:

• Scale: H0
• Era: IV
• Railroad Company: ÖBB
• Power System: DC Digital
• Minimum curve radius: 358 mm
• Digital decoder: PluX22
• Length over buffers: 181 mm
• Variant!
• Version from the 3rd production series with a straight frame
• In blood-orange paint with a silver roof and vane wheel
• Freestanding handrails, partially made of metal
• In digital mode with switchable high beams, head/tail lights, and cab lighting
• With new, extensive sound effects
• Motor: 5-pole motor
• Flywheel: Yes
• Number of powered axles: 4
• Number of axles with traction tires: 1
• Headlights: 3 headlights / 2 taillights, direction-dependent
• LED headlights: Yes
• Additional lighting function: Yes
• Interior lighting: Yes, LED, digitally controllable, cab lighting
• Interface: PluX22 electrical interface for locomotives
• Coupler: NEM 362 socket with KK kinematics
• Sound: Yes

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