The ÖBB Class 2143 is a class of diesel-hydraulic locomotives operated by Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) in Austria.

ÖBB Class 2143
Locomotive 2143 070 in August 2015
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-hydraulic
BuilderSimmering-Graz-Pauker
Build date1964–1977
Total produced77
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARB-B
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Wheel diameter950 mm (3 ft 1 in)[1]
Length15.76 m (51 ft 8 in)
Loco weight68 t
Prime moverSGP T12c
Performance figures
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output1,100 kW (1,475 hp)
Tractive effort197 kN[2]
Career
OperatorsAustrian Federal Railways
Stauden-Verkehrsgesellschaft
Wiener Lokalbahnen (until 2017)
Numbers2143.001–2143.077
DispositionAustria, Germany

Technical specifications

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The locomotives have a B-B wheel arrangement, and are powered by SGP T12c diesel motors.[2] They are equipped with a Voith hydraulic transmission.[3]

History

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The locomotives were introduced in 1965. A total of 77 locomotives, numbered 2143.001 to 2143.077, have been built by Simmering-Graz-Pauker.[3]

Locomotive 2143.21 is operated by the Stauden-Verkehrsgesellschaft (SVG).[4] This locomotive was formerly also operated by the Wiener Lokalbahnen.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Goldsack, Paul, ed. (1981). Jane's World Railways 1981-82 (23rd ed.). London, New York: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd. p. 226. ISBN 0-7106-0726-1.
  2. ^ a b Ross, David; et al. (2007). The Encyclopedia of Trains & Locomotives (Paperback ed.). Amber Books. p. 319. ISBN 978-1-905704-45-3.
  3. ^ a b Johnston, Howard; Harris, Ken (2005). Jane's Train Recognition Guide. HarperCollins. p. 163. ISBN 978-0-06-081895-1.
  4. ^ a b Bauer, Alexander (December 15, 2017). "2143.21 zurück im Allgäu" [2143.21 back in the Allgäu]. lok-report.de (in German). Lokomotive Fachbuchhandlung. Archived from the original on February 2, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
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