OBB Class 1044 electric locomotive

This electric locomotive was designed and built in Austria and she was to become the most widely used electric locomotive on the OBB's network. In 1974 the first of this series rolled out of the Linz works on the Danube. The 1044 soon replaced the
Co-Co locomotives then in use as they were too punishing for the OBB's tracks
20 years later the Bo-Bo 1044 had become the ubiquitous Austrian electric locomotive. and represented the zenith of Austrian engine design. This locomotive incorporates all the design parameters stipulated by the OBB: she is fast, reliable, strong and flexible
We filmed the engine's construction from the very beginning to roll out 20 years ago. This is a clip from our documentary series called Bahnorama Locomotive Potraits which can be purchased from www.bahnorama.com. I hope you enjoy it.

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