LGB 2091-03 Instructions De Service page 10

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ÖBB Diesel Loco, 2091-03
THE PROTOTYPE
The Austrian narrow gauge rail-
ways used diesel locomotives as
early as 1927 in their quest for
more economical operations. In
1936 and 1937, seven standard-
ized "2041" locos (later re-num-
bered 2091) were built for various
narrow gauge lines of the Austri-
an Federal Railways.
For further cost savings, the loco-
motives were equipped with a
large baggage
eliminating additional baggage
cars. The transmission is diesel-
electric, which is unusual for
European locomotives. A V8
diesel engine turns a generator,
which feeds power to the two
electric motors that drive the
wheels. The 2041/2091 locos
were used on many Austrian nar-
row gauge lines, where its top
speed of 50 kph (31 mph) rarely
could be achieved.
Designed with economy in mind,
the locos were not very powerful.
As a result, they were used main-
ly on level tracks, hauling light
passenger trains consisting of two
four-axle or four two-axle coach-
es. For hilly lines or heavy trains,
steam locomotives were used
until the big 2095 diesel locos
became available in the 1960s.
Loco 2091-03 today is owned by
the preservation group Club 760,
where it has been restored in its
original shape. You can enjoy a
ride behind this charming loco
on the scenic
(www.club760.at).
THE MODEL
This detailed replica features:
- weather-resistant construction
- factory-installed
decoder for MTS and analog
operation
- opening doors to cab and bag-
gage compartment
- four-way power control switch
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compartment,
Taurachbahn
onboard
- protected gearboxes with two
seven-pole Bühler motors
- eight powered wheels
- one traction tire
- twelve power pickups
- voltage stabilization circuit
- automatic directional lanterns
- multi-purpose socket with circuit
breaker
- length: 460 mm (18.1 in.)
- weight: 2600 g (5.7 lb.)
THE PROGRAM
With this model, we recommend
the following items:
- 33620 ÖBB Passenger Car
- 33625 ÖBB Bar Car
- 38078 ÖBB Passenger Car
- 65002 European Diesel Sound
Unit (to equip the model with
sound)
For information on the complete
LGB program, see the LGB cata-
log.
OPERATION
Operating Modes
This model has a four-way power
control switch mounted inside the
baggage compartment (Fig. 1, 2):
Position 0: All power off
Position 1: Power to lights
Position 2: Power to lights and
motors
Position 3: same as Position 2
(factory pre-set)
Multi-Train System
The model is equipped a factory-
installed onboard decoder for the
LGB Multi-Train System. It can be
used without modifications on
analog or digital layouts. For oper-
ation with the Multi-Train System,
the model is programmed to loco
address 03. For information on
programming the loco address,
see the instructions for various
MTS components.
When operating with the Multi-
Train System, you can remotely
control the loco's functions. Press
the lighting button ("9" with
remotes) to turn the loco lights on
or off.
When operating with the Multi-
Train System, the loco features a
"Back-EMF" function. This keeps