In the mid 90s, the Austrian Federal Railways dreamed about a uniform fleet of multi purpose locomotives, commonly exploited with German rail operator DB. Part of this fleet would also become available to other operators that could lease or rent locomotives. In 1997 the Siemens announced being the winner of the battle about one of the largest and ambitious fleet renewal programs in modern Europe. For approximately 1,2 Billion Euro Siemens delivered 400 high performance locomotives between 1999 and 2006, with a continuous power rating of 6400kW and a hollow-shaft drive propulsion system providing the machines a top speed of 230 kph. Top of the bill machines for a very small price… The first prototypes were built in Siemens works Munchen-Allach, but for serie delivery, assembly was taken over by the OBB work shops in Linz.
1 batch - 75 locomotives
order date xx.xx.1997
delivery period 1999-2001
OBB designation 1016 001-050/1116 001-025
homologated for Austria, Germany, Hungary (1116 only)
2nd order(1st option)
1 batch - 100 locomotives
order date xx.xx.1999
delivery period 2001-2003
OBB designation 1116 026-125
homologated for Austria and Germany
3rd order(2nd option)
1 batch - 225 locomotives (planned)
order date xx.09.2000
initial order volume 572 mil. Euro
delivery period 2003-2006
only 157 machines delivered
OBB designation 1116 126-282
homologated for Austria and Germany
additional order
3 replacement bodies
to replace the crashed 1116 017 and 062 and one body for spare
order date xx.xx.2008
delivered 12.2009 (017II), 062II planned for 2010, spare body is stored in linz
The OBB built a complete new brand around their new Ferrari red painted machines, including a logo and a brand name: TAURUS, which is Latin for bull, the correct plural is therefore TAURI.
The order included two basic versions, sometimes referred to as Taurus 1 and Taurus 2 series. First are the 1016 designated machines, only capable of running under 15kV AC catenary systems, secondly the 1116 series was introduced, with additionally the possibility to switch to 25kV AC catenary systems.
But things did not work out as planned. The German railways backed out from the plan to start a common fleet with the OBB, which now had to find employment for 400 new machines itself. Secondly, the OBB expected the 1116 series, capable of running under two different catenary systems, to start a true international career, crossing Swiss, Czech and Slovakian borders for example. However many different obstacles were overlooked or just not expected.
What started as an ambitious plan to become Europe’s leading supplier of modern locomotive power resulted in a large surplus of locomotives with only a limited service domain. In 2003 the OBB started negotiations with Siemens about changing the volume of the initial order. The final solution was to let Siemens develop and alternative to its 1016 and 1116 series that would make it possible for them to compete in modern international rail transport again. The result was presented in March 2005: the 1216 ‘Taurus 3’ series. The number of 1116s ordered could be reduced in favour of this new machine, but in the mean time still 332 original Taurus machines were delivered. Curiously however, the OBB increasingly succeeds in renting out Taurus machines to other operators, so its initial dreams seems to come true a bit after all...
[AT] ÖBB 1116 072 got (almost all) its stickers removed
update 2017|03|27
[AT] ÖBB 1116 072 got (almost all) its stickers removed
This is ÖBB 1116 072, that got Gebrüder Weiss vinyls on its sides in May 2014. The orange/white/red stickers are gone. The 'Bodensee' markings however remained. Photo: Kurt Sattig
[AT] Third time: ÖBB presents a new -Licht ins Dunkel- Taurus: no. 1116 158
update 2016|11|25
[AT] Third time: ÖBB presents a new -Licht ins Dunkel- Taurus: no. 1116 158
For the third time, the Austrian railways (ÖBB) have given a Taurus locomotive a -Licht ins Dunkel- promotional livery. The 1116 158, which recently became a RailJet locomotive, now has a dark blue livery and is traceable in the OBB Lokfinder. The 158 was baptised and presented officially on 23.11.2016 at Vienna's Hauptbahnhof. Picture: Christian Blumenstein
-Licht ins Dunkel- is a fundraising campaign for charity. It is the third time a Taurus locomotive is used for promotion. In 2002, the brand new 1116 100 was selected. In 2011 it was ÖBB 1116 126. Two pictures below:
Locomotive 1116 195 has been repainted in a blue NightJet livery. NightJet is the new brand name for Austria's night train services, starting in December. Photo: Mathias Machatschek
ÖBB has published a sexy image of RailJet-train in NightJet livery. However, it will operate the NightJet trains using conventional coaches. These are currently being refreshed, refurbished and repainted.
Soon, ÖBB 1116 157 will be released with a new promotional livery for the Austrian police. We will update as soon as we know more and have the first images.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2016-07-26
[AT] Werbeloks that have to go..
update 2016|07|26
[AT] Werbeloks that have to go..
Take a final look. These locomotives are to loose their promo livery soon.
[AT] ÖBB 1116 232 and its Railjet gets promo livery
update 2016|06|12
[AT] ÖBB 1116 232 and its Railjet gets promo livery
A new promotional livery for ÖBB 1116 232 and RailJet 32. The train has two different sides promoting ORF television. Side 1: "Guten Morgen Österreich", side 2 "Fernsehen bei 230 Km/h".Side 1: "Guten Morgen Österreich", side 2 "Fernsehen bei 230 Km/h". Elias Prantl
[BG/TR] Tests with OBB 1116 series locomotives in Bulgaria and Turkey
update 2016|05|17
[BG/TR] Tests with OBB 1116 series locomotives in Bulgaria and Turkey
Exotic shots by Krassen Panev today: They show ÖBB 1116 257 (on one picture assisted by a diesel locomotive 232 600) on trial in Simeonovgrad, Bulgaria. In the weeks before, OBB 1116 072 and 255 were also participating in the test runs on the branches Svilengrad (BG) - Kapi Kule (TR), Plovdiv - Stamboliyski (BG) and Dimitrovgrad - Simeonovgrad (new!, BG). Considerable speeds were reached on these routes: 160, 184 and 227 kph respectively.
A level crossing, a car, a train. Sometimes not much is needed to (almost) destroy a locomotive. It happened to ÖBB 1116 212 back in 2013. In Öttevény in Hungary it unvoluntarily met up with a car and catched fire. The heavily damaged locomotive ended up with a fried cab. (Márk Fekete)
During the past years, the Linz workshops however managed to repair it. And now it is back in service. The image below shows the fresh 1116 212 + 1116 222 with RJ 160 followed by 1116 225 with RJ 560. (Elias Pranti)
Next Austrian locomotive that got a Railjet make-over: ÖBB 1116 155. A fresh picture of a locomotive with fresh paint, taken on the Tauern line. Thank you Timothée Roux.
[AT] A new RailJet batch is born; 1116 152 repainted
update 2016|01|28
[AT] A new RailJet batch is born; 1116 152 repainted
This is ÖBB 1116 152, fresh from the paint shop in Linz. It got the Railjet livery, like the 1116 200-249 and 251. Siemens is currently building a new batch of Railjet rakes, nine to be more precise. These trains need locomotives in a corresponding outfit, or course. (Thomas Girstenbrei)
[AT] ÖBB 1116 208 'Eine neue Ära hat begonnen - Vollbetrieb Wien Hbf'
update 2015|12|20
[AT] ÖBB 1116 208 'Eine neue Ära hat begonnen - Vollbetrieb Wien Hbf'
'Eine neue Ära hat begonnen - Vollbetrieb Wien Hbf - 13.12.2015: Vollbetrieb Wien Hauptbahnhof, Railjet 560 verbindet 6 Landeshauptstädte direkt mit dem Flughafen Wien'. (Andres Kepplinger)
[SK] Rail Cargo Carrier - Slovakia runs first train under own license
update 2015|12|03
[SK] Rail Cargo Carrier - Slovakia runs first train under own license
On 25.11.2015, Rail Cargo Carrier - Slovakia (the Slovakian licensed operator of the Rail Cargo Group) ran its first train under its own license in Slovakia. RCH's 1116 049 pulled the train from Vienna to Kúty (SK>CZ border). From there OBB 1216 227 piloted the train to Břeclav (CZ>PL border) as the 1116s are not yet approved for services in the Czech Republic. It was an unique train, as the service normally runs through the Czech Republic. Keep you eyes open for any more trains with RCC 1116/1216s in Slovakia. (Peter Melicher / Petr Kaderavek)
- MRCE ES 64 U2-096 is in Linz for an overhaul and is repainted in black.
- GySEV 1116 061 had an overhaul, lost its GySEV logos and got a repaint in red. It is the first time ever this machine sports OBB word logos (!).
- SNCB is hiring 186 424-8 from Railpool as direct replacement for 186 181 (SNCB 2862) that was sent to Aachen for an overhaul. 186 424 lost its RTB Cargo / PCC stickers.
[HU] GySEV replaces hired OBB locomotives by ELL Vectrons [updated]
update 2015|08|29
[HU] GySEV replaces hired OBB locomotives by ELL Vectrons [updated]
Austria-Hungarian rail operator GySEV is searching for new locomotives for quite a while now. In 2014 it issued a tender for nine new electrics, but this never resulted in an order. A new tender is expected.
Next to its own 470 series locomotives, GySEV is currently using hired ÖBB 1116s and MRCE ES64U2 for its services. As of 01.09.2015, ELL Vectron locomotives will be added to the GySEV fleet. In Autumn a second ELL machine will follow. They should replace the ÖBB electrics. (Rail Business)
Update: ÖBB
1116 061 just lost its GySEV logos, see picture. This locomotive sported them for more than ten years. (Andreas Kepp / Karl Kepplinger)
First images are coming of the new Feuerwehr locomotive: ÖBB 1016 048. Note that even the ploughs of the locomotive got a make-over this time! (László Vécsei / Martin Radner)
The Austrian railways (ÖBB) have a new Werbelok. ÖBB 1016 048 is now the -Feuerwehr- locomotive promoting the Niederösterreichischer Landesfeuerwehrverband. Track it in OBB's Lokfinder.
This is ÖBB 1116 225 and its RailJet rake, now promoting the Austrian football association or Österreichischen Fussballbund (ÖFB). It was presented today at Vienna main station.
Gerade eben wurde am Wiener Hauptbahnhof der neue ÖFB railjet durch Christian Kern und Marcel Koller getauft. Schön ist er geworden finden wir. Und jetzt wünschen wir unseren Jungs Alles Gute für die WM-Qualifikation.
As of 01.04.2015, OBB 1116 168 has a new red and blue livery. It now promotes Vega Trans and the Rail Cargo Group. Our first images of this machine. (EL/TG)
[AT] ÖBB 1116 170 and 180 -Eurovision Song Contest 2015 Vienna- [updated]
update 2015|02|24
[AT] ÖBB 1116 170 and 180 -Eurovision Song Contest 2015 Vienna- [updated]
A promotional livery for ÖBB 1116 170, a newbee in the -Werbelok- fleet. It now promotes the 2015 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, to be held this year in Vienna. Its theme: Building Bridges. - KK
Few days later, 1116 180 got the exact same livery, so there are two different Eurovision locootives. - AK
Since December 2014, the ÖBB 1116s, hired to GySEV are used for international various IC/EC services. Among other places, these machines now come to Munich, as shown in this image. - RG
ÖBB 1016/1116
2014
2014-12-08
[AT/DE/HU] Tip: New services for GySEV 1116s
update 2014|12|08
[AT/DE/HU] Tip: New services for GySEV 1116s
DSO brings the information about a new service plan for the ÖBB 1116 series locomotives, that are hired to GySEV (units 1116 061-065). These machines are red, but have GySEV logos. Starting on 13.12.2014, they will be used for various passenger services connecting Budapest (HU), München (DE), Buchs SG (CH), Jesenice (SI).
GySEV 470ÖBB 1016/1116
2014-11-30
[AT] Brückentest Kledering - the movie (including drone footage)
update 2014|11|30
[AT] Brückentest Kledering - the movie (including drone footage)
ÖBB 1116 130 -Frontrunner- is no more. Long live 1116 130 -10 Jahre E-Card-. The machine has now a new livery in green and white, promoting the ÖBB -E-card-. Presentation of the new design is planned for 24.11.2014.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2014-11-02
[HU] MRCE ES 64 U2-070 in a new livery: -GySEV Cargo- [updatex2]
update 2014|11|02
[HU] MRCE ES 64 U2-070 in a new livery: -GySEV Cargo- [updatex2]
Since September, GySEV Cargo Zrt, a 100% affiliate of the GySEV from Hungary, is hiring MRCE ES 64 U2-070. The locomotive came to GySEV after a revision in Linz (REV 25.08.2014). It is painted black since 2010 but has never had any MRCE logos. The title photo shows the machine in its new GySEV Cargo l
GySEV 470MRCE ES64U2ÖBB 1016/1116
[AT] Blue turns green: 1016 023 becomes -ÖBB green point- Werbelok
update 2014|10|23
[AT] Blue turns green: 1016 023 becomes -ÖBB green point- Werbelok
Currenty, the ÖBB 1016 023 gets a new promotional livery for -ÖBB green point-. Green leaves, green trees are put over the locomotive's blue base livery.
The ÖBB 1016 023 had its blue -Kyoto- livery for more than 10 (!) years. Since 2011 the livery lost some appeal when the blue headlight sections were replaced by normal red ones.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2014-10-17
[AT] ÖBB 1116 071 fresh from the paint shop, now -Rail Cargo Group-
update 2014|10|17
[AT] ÖBB 1116 071 fresh from the paint shop, now -Rail Cargo Group-
Indeed, OBB locomotive 1116 071 needed a paint job, its painted was pretty bleached out by the sun. In the workshops of Linz, an overhaul was completed and new red paint was put on. Before, the 1116 071 sported Rail Cargo Carrier logos. Now they are replaced by Rail Cargo Group logos. - BS
More information about these trains:
[AT] Six Werbe-ochse test of the new Vienna airport bridge
update 2014|10|17
[AT] Six Werbe-ochse test of the new Vienna airport bridge
Next December, a new rail link will open to the airport of Vienna. Part of the link is this bridge, that needed some serious load test. Therefore you don't use your regular red locomotive of course. No the Austrian railways sent six Werbe-ochse!
Not so long ago, this locomotive was pulling the Vienna City Airport Train in stylish green and grey. Now it has a complete new look: A gradient livery promoting Siemens. It was presented during the past two days during the opening of the new Vienna main station, together with 1116 130 'Frontrunner' and 1116 182 'Cobra'.
This image shows the locomotive during one if first revenue runs with its new livery with train 47182 to Neulengbach. - CB
[AT] New: ÖBB 1116 248 and the Red Bulletin Fashion Train
update 2014|10|12
[AT] New: ÖBB 1116 248 and the Red Bulletin Fashion Train
Today, the train already made a run to Munich (DE).
On 10.10.2014, the new main station if Vienna was officially inaugurated, after a seven year construction period. Many people visited the station for the fisrt time during the first days of opening. Live music, stand-up comedy, free style skiing and BMX stunt shows, there was a lot to see.
The ÖBB and the Red Bulletin presented their Fashion Train. This is ÖBB Railjet composition no.48 including locomotive
ÖBB 1116 248. The locomotive and all seven coaches got a special promotional livery for the event about fashion. These pictures show the complete train.
Detail: the overhead wiring on the track where the Fashion train was parked was not officially approved yet. So that is why diesel locomotive 2016 010 had to pilot the train into the station. - LG
[AT] Red nose day with 1016 023, 1116 007 and 1116 202 [updated]
update 2014|08|18
[AT] Red nose day with 1016 023, 1116 007 and 1116 202 [updated]
It is nice to have a special livery, but when parts have to be replaced, strange color combinations appear. We already knew the blue 1016 023 with red lamp posts. For some months now also the orange and green 1116 007 has red noses.
Update: István Mondi photographed Railjet 1116 202 today, also with one red eye.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2014-08-12
[DE] 1116 074 back on its wheels [updated]
update 2014|08|12
[DE] 1116 074 back on its wheels [updated]
These images show locomotive 1116 074 after being put back on the tracks. After its crash it was parked east of Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. Finally it was transported back to Austria by RailAdventure. - EL/HB
Last night, a freight train (pulled by 1116 074) crashed into Eurocity 216 in Mannheim (DE). Two coaches of the IC were pulled over and landed on their sides. Strikingly enough, no casualties were reported until now. Both trains were running on reasonably low speeds. - ntv/HS
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) is ordering a further nine Railjet trains from Siemens, with delivery of the seven-car units planned for December 2016. The order is worth around 145 million euros in total. ÖBB already operate 51 Railjets across Austria, Germany, Hungary and Switzerland. The new units will run on the Vienna-Salzburg western route and be equipped to operate in Italy, being deployed on the route to Venice, for example. Final assembly of the Railjets will be completed at Siemens' plant in Vienna, while the bogies will come from the company's plant in Graz.
ÖBB 1016/1116ÖBB 1216
2014-07-23
[AT] Buonarotti is now Buonarroti
update 2014|07|23
[AT] Buonarotti is now Buonarroti
On 11.07.2014, the Austrian railways reveiled its newest 'Kunstlok', the 1116 077 covered in prints honoring two Italian scientists from the past. But railfans soon discovered that the family name of Mr. Michelangelo was spelled incorrectly. His name should be Buonarroti in stead of Buonarotti The designer saw this mistake too and has now corrected it.
When Juraj Streber makes an image of a train, quality and color is guaranteed. Now he was able to catch the newest Austrian -Kunstlok- no. 1116 077. Check out more work of Juraj at his website: jstrains.sk.
[AT] New in town: ÖBB 1116 077 -Michelangelo/Galileo-
update 2014|07|11
[AT] New in town: ÖBB 1116 077 -Michelangelo/Galileo-
There it is, the newest 'Kunstlok' of the Austrian railways (ÖBB). Today it was revealed with this new livery. Its theme: Michelangelo and Galileo. - MK
The livery of the locomotive is topic of many discussions right now on the the railway enthusiasts fora. The family name of Mr. Michelangelo is misspelled apparently. It should be Buonarroti in stead of Buonarotti.
[AT] ÖBB shows renewed interest in more Railjet trains
update 2014|06|19
[AT] ÖBB shows renewed interest in more Railjet trains
Things change over time. Sometimes really fast. For example the ÖBB that does or does not want extra Railjet trains. Now there is sufficient funding again, the Austrian railways is interested again in still existing option for nine extra trains. They think it will be a rather economic choice and a good short term solution. Ferrovie.info reports (switch on English subtitles.
An overview of all orders:
2006: First order for 23 sets for the ÖBB, put in service with 1116 201-223
2007: Second order for 44 sets for the ÖBB, but only 28 delivered, put in service with 1116 224-251
2011: The Czech railways (ČD) decides to purchase 7 sets of the 16 that were not build for ÖBB. Delivery ongoing, will be in service with 1216 233-237, 249-250. ÖBB additionally adjusts 1216 229-231 for Railjet services.
2014: ÖBB again interested in the 9 remaining sets that have not been built until now.
[AT/HU] ÖBB 1116 058 has lost its GySEV stickers [updated]
update 2014|06|17
[AT/HU] ÖBB 1116 058 has lost its GySEV stickers [updated]
Since 2009, GySEV was hiring 1116 058 from the Austrian railways (ÖBB). Like the other ÖBB 1116s in long term service of GySEV it got green and yellow stickers and GySEV logos. But they're gone.
Update: Main image shows 1116 058, freshly repainted, in the standard ÖBB design.
We received this image of ÖBB 1116 142 today. The locomotive is red, just like most other 1x16 series locomotives in Austria. But previously, this machine was painted in the colors of the City Airport Train in Vienna (CAT), just like ÖBB 1116 141.
Both locomotives have had two different CAT liveries. The first version was applied to 141 and 142 in December 2005. They got a redesigned version of the livery in 2010. In 2012 the Austrian railways decided that they needed the two dual frequency locomotives for other services, so the CAT services were taken over by the single frequency 1016 014 and 036 (again in CAT livery version 2).
Update:
1116 141 was in Linz for repaint from 19.09. to 02.10.2013.
1116 142 from 18.04. to 07.05.2014.
Remember the peculiar crash of ÖBB 1116 173-4 (I) and its run away car train, packed with brand new Dacia's? The images of the cars being scattered around in the gardens of different houses in Braz are still amazing. A dis-functional braking system (a connector underneath two carriages hanging too low above the tracks was destroyed) made it impossible for the loco driver to slow down the speed of its train while coming down on the Arlberg Line. This finally ended with a derailment because of too high speed.
Well, the locomotive obviously suffered heavy damage and finally ended up in the Linz workshops of the Austrian railways. It was not repaired. Instead, the ÖBB decided to use the last spare body for Taurus locomotive that was stored in Linz. In 2013 the assembly of a new 1116 173 was started. And today is the first day of service of this new locomotive. Its details:
Most likely this is the very last new ÖBB Taurus locomotive to be built, 15 years after this type was introduced. All three spare bodies that Siemens once delivered to the ÖBB are now used (There is also a 1116 017II and 1116 062II). - GR
Taurus locomotives keep on spreading through Europe. This image comes from Lehekik in Croatia. Locomotive ÖBB 1116 021 during a test run from Tovarnik to Resnik. - ZC
[AT] Locomotive crash in Breitenwaida (1016 020) [update]
update 2014|05|26
[AT] Locomotive crash in Breitenwaida (1016 020) [update]
With a speed of around 100 kph, ÖBB 1016 020, hauling a freight train, crashed into a tank truck (filled with drinking water!) on 25.05.2014. After 400 meters the train came to a standstill. Nobody was hurt, but the damage is considerable.
[update] A video of the recovery of the locomotive. Via ff-breitenwaida.at
Freight train 40639 (running the now regular BALO service between Austria and Turkey) minutes before its departure from Karnobat station, where a Škoda 68E helper loco was coupled at the tail. 05.05.2014 / Karnobat [BG]. - KP
Even after so many years, one can still see the old, bigger, numbers of the locomotive, where the paint is still in better quality.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2014-04-20
[HU] OBB 1116 001 maintenance in Budapest
update 2014|04|20
[HU] OBB 1116 001 maintenance in Budapest
At this moment OBB locomotive 1116 001-7 is at the Budapest Ferencváros workshops. There it gets maintenance and its cab fronts/rooftops are being repainted. Some impressions here.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2014-04-11
[AT/HU/RO/BG/TR] Rail Cargo Carrier starts shuttle to Turkey
update 2014|04|11
[AT/HU/RO/BG/TR] Rail Cargo Carrier starts shuttle to Turkey
On 09.04.2014, Rail Cargo Carrier started a regular freight service between Austria and Turkey. The title picture shows the very first train in the green fields after Pliska in Bulgaria. The service was officially presented to the turkish client BALO earlier that day in the city of Ruse.
The container service will run five times per week, making ÖBB Tauri a relatively common sight for Bulgaria. The passenger coach seen right after the loco was used to transport RCA officials who had the chance to capture their first impressions throughout the journey.
The locomotive used for the first trains is 1116 071, with new Rail Cargo Carrier stickers. - KP/KP
ÖBB 1016/1116
2014-02-11
[AT/CZ] First CD Railjet 7-car train complete
update 2014|02|11
[AT/CZ] First CD Railjet 7-car train complete
Images from Vienna today. The two missing coaches were added to the first CD Railjet rake. Now tests can start with the first complete 7-car consist of this type. Locomotive 1116 043 was used for haulage today. The third image shows 1216 148 testing with an OBB Railjet composition. - MO
ÖBB 1016/1116ÖBB 1216
2014-02-06
[AT] CD Railjet and Taurus 1116 021
update 2014|02|06
[AT] CD Railjet and Taurus 1116 021
The first five new Railjet-coaches in the livery of the Czech railways tested with Taurus 1116 021. - DG
ÖBB 1016/1116
Last night, a Railjet train crashed into a car between Győr and Öttevény in Hungary. No casualties have been reported. The car, that broke down, stranded at the railway crossing. Despite that the train driver hit the emergency brake, the train crashed onto the car and caught fire. The locomotive pulling the train, being ÖBB 1116 212, is severely damaged.
This morning, the Railjet rake was sent back to Vienna in Austria. The locomotive is still in Hungary. - HP
ÖBB 1016/1116
2013-11-30
[AT] Rail Cargo ICE
update 2013|11|30
[AT] Rail Cargo ICE
On 23.11.2013, ICE (ICE 91 Hamburg-Altona - Wien Westbahnhof) stranded a few meters before St. Valentin [AT] station. Trainset ICE 411 001 "Neustadt an der Weinstraße" was defect.
Ninety minutes later, 1116 016 "Rail Cargo Group" was coupled with the ICE and pushed the station 411 001 into the station. A Railjet train arrived for replacement, which brought all passengers to Wien Westbahnhof. - JS
ÖBB 1016/1116
2013-11-29
[SK] 1116 series locomotive testing (again) in Slovakia [updated]
update 2013|11|29
[SK] 1116 series locomotive testing (again) in Slovakia [updated]
The Taurus is back in Slovakia. It has been tried before, but until now without success, getting this locomotive type approved for commercial service in this country. On 26-28.11.2013, new trials were performed for VVÚŽ Žilina (Railway research and development institute in Žilina). The results will tell if there is a possibility that 1116 series locomotives can run on ŽSR's (Slovakian railway infrastructure manager) tracks in the future.
26.11.2013: measuring energy consumption in various modes of movement and with different speed between stations Trnava and Nové Mesto nad Vahom. Locomotives used are 1116 044, 2x OBB 2016 and 4x Bcmh coaches.
27.11.2013: Measuring compatibility with 25 Hz detection circuit receivers at station Bajč. Trial between stations Bajč and Hurbanovo for measuring compatibility with line crossing. Trial with a trainset starting from Hurbanovo station for general measurements.
28.11.2013: Measuring electromagnetic compatibility of the 1116 series with axle counter type ZK24 by station Chotín. - JP/LG
Tauri go strange places. This images shows ÖBB 1116 259 and ÖBB 1116 255 are seen minutes before their departure from Dimitrovgrad North station. They're heading the first container trains from Austria to Turkey. - KP
On 13.11.2013 Franz Renkin, representing Red Bull Media House Publishing, and Manfred Oschounig, representative of ÖBB-Werbung inaugurated the locomotive with the new Red Bulletin promotional livery. Railjet locomotive 1116 222 is chosen for this project.
Just weeks after the first one, now a second Austrian locomotive got a full promotional livery for the Österreichische Automobil-, Motorrad- und Touringclub. 1116 153, has lost its CATS musical livery and got this red and yellow one instead. - DG
That 1216 141 was selected to be the first ÖAMTC locomotive was surprising. The locomotive promotes a typical Austrian institute, but runs a substantial part of its services in foreign countries. With 1116 153, ÖAMTC will be more visible in its own country.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2013-10-16
[EU] CATS and the Chess train 2013
update 2013|10|16
[EU] CATS and the Chess train 2013
An image of Austrian locomotive 1116 153 in CATS livery, hauling the special Chess train. It was the third time, a chess tournament was held in a train. It traveled from Prague to Regensburg (DE), Innsbruck (AT), Salzburg (AT), Ceske Budejovice (CZ) back to Prague. - JK
[AT] Railjet no.51: the new Ski Railjet [updatedx2]
update 2013|10|10
[AT] Railjet no.51: the new Ski Railjet [updatedx2]
On 10.10.2013, the Austrian Ski Team (Marcel Hirscher, Anna Fenninger, Gregor Schlierenzauer und Co.) presented its new outfits. The Austrian railways (ÖBB) are mobility partner of the Ski Team and will transport the sport professional with a special Ski Railjet.
Railjet rake no.51, with 1116 251, arrived at Wien Westbahnhof for the show in a corresponding new outfit. - HP
ÖBB 1016/1116
2013-10-09
[AT] ÖBB 1116 143 -Montansped-
update 2013|10|09
[AT] ÖBB 1116 143 -Montansped-
Yes we miss out on things. That means we are sometimes surprised ourselves, which keeps blogging exciting. AN example is locomotive 1116 143 of the Austrian railways (ÖBB), already running around quite a while now with Montan vinyls. Montansped is a partner of Rail Cargo Austria. - BK
Of course, this locomotive is available in the ÖBB Lokfinder.
ÖBB 1116 182 is the next Austrian Taurus-locomotive with a full promotional livery: Cobra. Cobra is the name of a special unit of the Austrian police. - DS
The locomotive was presented on 03.10.2013. The image shows the machine with train REX 2112 Wien, Franz Josefs Bahnhof - Ceske Velenice on 04.10.2013. - DG
In Linz, the assembly of locomotive 1116 173 (II) has started. The last remaining spare body (no.21630), built by Siemens a few years ago, will be the basis for the new locomotive. If possible, parts of the original 1116 173, will be re-used. - RG
ÖBB 1116 173 derailed and crashed in Aussenbraz on 16.06.2010.
A final item on the RailJet 1216 story. Two images of yesterday made in Prague, during the official presentation of the RailJet train. - HP
Today, according to plan, the train travels back to Austria, as SC 506 Bohumín-Ostrava-Praha hl.n. and EC 30001 Praha hl.n.-Wien-Meidling. - MS
ÖBB 1016/1116
2013-04-05
[AT] New promotional livery: OBB 1116 130 -Frontrunner-
update 2013|04|05
[AT] New promotional livery: OBB 1116 130 -Frontrunner-
A protrait of ÖBB's 1116 130 in it new Frontrunner livery with REX 1944 "REX 200" in Wien Hütteldorf. - HP/HvL
The front page of http://www.bahnforum.info shows us the next promotional livery on a Taurus locomotive being 'under construction'. The theme of the livery will 'Frontrunners' being innovative Austrian companies that need a frontrunner strategy. This is an initiative of the Austrian ministry of 'Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie'.
[AT] ÖBB 1x16 series: third spare body into production
update 2013|03|14
[AT] ÖBB 1x16 series: third spare body into production
In 2008-2009 Siemens delivered three extra bodies for Taurus locomotives (ÖBB 1016/1116 series). They were registered under works number 21628, 21629 and 21630. They were stored at Linz, around the workshop.
The first two bodies mentioned have been used to rebuilt the 1116 062II and 017II respectively. Of both the original locomotive were K.O. after a heavy accident.
Now also body #21630 is inside the Linz workshops. It is expected it will be outshopped as ÖBB 1116 173II, replacing the locomotive that was severely damaged during the spectacular crash in Braz. It derailed on the western decline of the Arlberg. Remember all the Dacias being thrown around? - bahnforum.info
1116 142 is relieved from airport shuttle service. In its CAT livery it is running in normal services now, under icy circumstances. - KB
ÖBB 1016/1116
2013-01-07
[AT] 1016 036 City Airport Train
update 2013|01|07
[AT] 1016 036 City Airport Train
The first new CAT-locomotive, ÖBB 1016 014, was used for any kind of service other than the City Airport Express after its repainting. The second unit to replace the 1116 141 and 142, is nicely doing its rounds with the shuttle train to the airport of Vienna. - TG
ÖBB 1016/1116
2013-01-03
[AT] RailJet no.49 promotes Ski World Championships
update 2013|01|03
[AT] RailJet no.49 promotes Ski World Championships
In the last days of 2012, RailJet set no.49 got additional stickers. The silver, red and white livery of the coaches was enhanced with white silhouettes of of ski jumping / downhill skiing sportsmen. All coaches and locomotive 1116 249 got logos of the upcoming FIS skiing world championship in the Austrian place of Schladming. The Austrian railways are an official partner of this event.
Impressions of the new BUGA locomotive in revenue service.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2012-12-04
[DE] new CAT Taurus in Germany [updated]
update 2012|12|04
[DE] new CAT Taurus in Germany [updated]
The first of two new CAT locomotives, ÖBB 1016 014, has been released from Linz. On 01.12.2012 it was seen in Regensburg with a freight trein. At the same day it also hauled the EC 112 from Klagenfurt (AT). The picture shows the locomotive with the EC train in Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof that night. - AH
ÖBB 1016/1116
2012-11-06
[AT] ÖBB replaces CAT locomotives
update 2012|11|06
[AT] ÖBB replaces CAT locomotives
For many years, two locomotives of the ÖBB 1116 fleet have been used for hauling the dedicated city-airport-express (CAT) in Vienna. 1116 141-1 and 1116 142-9 have had two different special CAT-liveries in the mean time. But this will change.
Both 1116 series locomotives will be replaced by two single-frequency locomotives: 1016 014-1 and 1016 036-4. Since the last week of October, the first one is already in Linz for preparation. The 036 will arrive in the third week of November. - RG
ÖBB 1016/1116
2012-10-26
[AT] New promotional livery: OBB 1116 264 -Radiosender Ö3- [updated]
update 2012|10|26
[AT] New promotional livery: OBB 1116 264 -Radiosender Ö3- [updated]
Last week, we brought you the news of the latest addition to the promotional fleet of the Austrain railways: 1116 264 -Radiosender Ö3. Without a proper presentation it was put into normal service on 18.10.2012. - RF
The official presentation was on 23.10.2012. Of course, its ways are already documented with the welknown 'Lokfinder'.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2012-09-02
[AT/HU/CH] ETCS level 2 trials with RailJet [updated]
update 2012|09|02
[AT/HU/CH] ETCS level 2 trials with RailJet [updated]
In the past weeks, we have seen test trains for the ETCS signalling system (level 2) in both Hungary and Switserland. RCHun 1116 013 and two coaches were used in Hunagry. ÖBB 1116 201 hauled the test trains in Switzerland.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2012-08-09
[AT/HU/BG/RO] ÖBB 1116s crossing borders (part 1)
update 2012|08|09
[AT/HU/BG/RO] ÖBB 1116s crossing borders (part 1)
Currently we are working on the ÖBB 1116s series and all its sub versions. The focus is safety system and foreign approvals. Everyday, profiles are being updated. For example:
All engines approved for Romania so far are:
1116 014 and 015 in service of RailCargo Hungaria
1116 021-027, 068 and 069 in service of ÖBB
1116 070-074 now have the neccessary equipment, but are not approved yet.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2012-07-30
[AT] RailJet fifty-one
update 2012|07|30
[AT] RailJet fifty-one
Today, the very last RailJet composition was delivered to the Austrian railways (ÖBB). It got a name: RailJet fifty-one. And that is what it is, the 51st RailJet train. The ÖBB also repainted (and partly refitted) 51 locomotives: 1116 201-251. Only 1116 250 kept its livery, as it is a promotional one for the Austrian police.
Although the RailJet trains are not in service for such a long time yet, their general concept already needed a revision. Spaces for bikes are now being prepared, and the ÖBB discovered the bistro was just not good enough. The RailJet gets a fully fledged restaurant now.
Also, the ÖBB decided to cancel the order for the remaining sixteen RailJet rakes (once 67 compositions were planned). Siemens now tries to negotiate with the Czech railways for selling some of these remaining sets.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2012-06-29
[AT] ÖBB 1116 138 -50 Jahre Heeres-Sport-
update 2012|06|29
[AT] ÖBB 1116 138 -50 Jahre Heeres-Sport-
On 28.06.2012, ÖBB and the ministry of Defense presented ÖBB 1116 138-7 in its new promotional livery -50 Jahre Heeres-Sport-. The presentation took place at Wien-Praterstern station. - CK
BTW, the Austrian railways have a -Lok-Finder- on their website, where you can see the live location of several locomotives with special liveries.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2012-06-12
[AT] ÖBB presents RailJet no.49 in a special livery: -175 Jahre Eisenbahnen in Österreich-
update 2012|06|12
[AT] ÖBB presents RailJet no.49 in a special livery: -175 Jahre Eisenbahnen in Österreich-
Today, ÖBB 1116 249 and its new Railjet-rake (number 49) were released from Simmering works, where all vehicles got a special livery. Its theme is -175 Jahre Eisenbahnen in Österreich-. Every coach has its own sub theme. More images can found here. - MO
Railoclor: Indeed, Railjet-rake no.50 has a better number for a special livery, but the corresponding locomotive to these coaches is 1116 250, and this one already has the special 'Polizei' livery. The contract for this livery is still valid.ÖBB 1016/1116
2012-06-10
[AT] Taurus-parade and load trial of the Draubrücke in Villach
update 2012|06|10
[AT] Taurus-parade and load trial of the Draubrücke in Villach
On 08.06.2012, several Taurus-locomotives (541-001, 1216 210, 1216 025, 1116 126 and 1116 153) gathered in Villach. That day the were used for load trials in the new Draubrücke in Villach. - CT
ÖBB 1016/1116ÖBB 1216SZ 541
2012-05-11
[AT/HU] more 1116s with EVM120 (OBB 1116 026 and 027)
update 2012|05|11
[AT/HU] more 1116s with EVM120 (OBB 1116 026 and 027)
Austrian locomotives ÖBB 1116 026 and ÖBB 1116 027 got the EVM120 signalling system last month. On 18.04.2012 they completed a test run. With EVM120 they can be used in Hungary, as proven by the images of 1116 027 in Budapest. - MM/TH
ÖBB 1016/1116
2012-05-03
[AT] RailJet locomotives update
update 2012|05|03
[AT] RailJet locomotives update
The fleet of ÖBB locomotives in the livery of RailJet is still growing. The picture shows one of the latest additions: ÖBB 1116 248. Back in 2010 we wrote that 201-243 would get this livery, but there will be more. The Austrian railways have (23+44-16=) 51 RailJet-rakes on order, so if they want to have at least one locomotive for every rake, they will need 51 RailJet-locomotives. - MO
And this means: ÖBB 1116 250-0 with the Polizei-promotion livery will also be part of the RailJet-fleet. We don't expect it will loose its special livery...
ÖBB 1016/1116
2012-03-03
[AT] 1116 038; Siemens livery removed
update 2012|03|03
[AT] 1116 038; Siemens livery removed
It did last quite some time, the Siemens promotional livery of ÖBB 1116 038-9. But since 23.02.2012, the engine is red again. - KK/EBFO
ÖBB 1016/1116
2012-02-08
[AT] 1116 246 in RailJet-design
update 2012|02|08
[AT] 1116 246 in RailJet-design
The Austrian railways is still repainting 1116 series locomotives for RailJet-services. In the mean time 1116 201-246 all got this dark red livery design. The images show unit no.246, the newest one, released from work on 01.02.2012. This one was formerly known as Bundesheer-Taurus. Also locomotive 1116 200 has the RailJet-design, but this unit is used for maiden runs and trial runs of new RailJet-rakes only. - HP
ÖBB 1016/1116
2011
2011-11-14
[AT] new: OBB 1116 126 'Licht ins Dunkel, Sterneaktion' [update]
update 2011|11|14
[AT] new: OBB 1116 126 'Licht ins Dunkel, Sterneaktion' [update]
Today, OBB 1116 126, with a new promotional livery for the 'Licht ins Dunkel' Sterneaktion (charity), will be baptised at Wien-Praterstern. - EBFO/KK/NT
ÖBB 1016/1116
2011-09-04
[AT] 1116 153 'CATS' and the Venice Simplon Orient Express
update 2011|09|04
[AT] 1116 153 'CATS' and the Venice Simplon Orient Express
On 02.09.2011, the Austrian railways officially presented unit 1116 153 in its new black 'CATS the musical' livery at Wien-Praterstern station. This weekend the machine hauled the Venice Simplon express, which results in these unique images. - KB/JS
ÖBB 1016/1116
2011-08-31
[AT] various news from Linz (e.g. 1216 in green - 1116 153 CATS)
update 2011|08|31
[AT] various news from Linz (e.g. 1216 in green - 1116 153 CATS)
Last June, the work shops of Linz outshopped Hector Rail 242.503 'Balboa' after an extensive refurbishment. That engine was the first ready for services in Sweden. 182.531 'LaMotta' is now in Linz.
Siemens 21415, soon to be delivered to the WLC, and the very last ES64U4 so it seems, is also in Linz. It is painted in green and white. It will get a promotional livery for Hödlmayr.
The same Bahnforum.info show OBB 1116 153 in black, soon to promote the musical CATS.
This week, SZ 541.007 and 016 were damaged in Jesenice (SI). They had a frontal collision with a train set, while heading a freight train. Some extra work for Linz.. - GA
Hector Rail 242ÖBB 1016/1116SZ 541WLC 1216
2011-05-05
[AT] 1116 250 - Polizei - presented, and running!
update 2011|05|05
[AT] 1116 250 - Polizei - presented, and running!
Yesterday, 1116 250 was presented at Wien-Praterstern, with its new promotional livery for the Austrian police. Today it is already in service - KB/CK
145 001, five months BEFORE delivery - today, DB Schenker's 186 328 completed its maiden run - On 08.04.2011, Lotos' diesel-Traxx '285 121' left Kassel again (didn't know it was back from Poland!) and left again, hauled by 145-CL 003. Serie delivery is starting soon.. - Nice portrait of two 'new' RailJet units, 1116 231 and 229. - The freshly painted 185 513 in revenue service.
Alpha Trains Traxx AC1DB and ECR TRAXX MS2eLotos Kolej 3650ÖBB 1016/1116
2010
2010-11-18
[AT] 1116 062 (II) outshopped
update 2010|11|18
[AT] 1116 062 (II) outshopped
We have no visual evidence yet (anyone?) but several contacts report that the new 1116 062 (II) has been delivered to the Austrian railways. The original one derailed and ended up in the woods of Fürnitz back in May 2007.
The new 062 was assembled in Linz during the past half year, using spare body #21628.
Two out of three spare bodies for 1016/1116 locomotives now have been used to rebuilt a crashed unit, only #21630 is still waiting for its destination. The crashed 1116 173 from Ausserbraz is a good candidate...
ÖBB 1016/1116
2010-09-23
[AT] CAT locomotives restyled
update 2010|09|23
[AT] CAT locomotives restyled
In between all the turbulence of the Innotrans, some small, regular news bits today!
For those who didn't see it at bahnforum.info or on Railcolor's Facebook: The Austrian Railways are restyling their City Airport Train, so unit 1116 141 got a repaint.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2010-07-12
[HU] 10 year Hungarian railway museum
update 2010|07|12
[HU] 10 year Hungarian railway museum
On 11.07.2010, the Hungarian national railway museum was 10 years old, celebrating the occasion with a nice parade. Some impressions of that day.
GySEV 470ÖBB 1016/1116ÖBB 2016
2010-06-16
[AT] OBB 1116 173 crashes in Aussenbraz
update 2010|06|16
[AT] OBB 1116 173 crashes in Aussenbraz
Today, 1116 173 derailed in Aussenbraz. The damage is severe.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2010-04-01
[AT] Railjet 1116s: the second batch
update 2010|04|01
[AT] Railjet 1116s: the second batch
The ÖBB workshop in Linz started with releasing the first 1116 locomotives of the second RailJet batch: 1116 224 and 225. In the upcoming period, 1116 224-243 will be repainted. No further adjustments will be made as these twenty units will only be used for RailJet services in Austria and Germany. Because of the RailJet-services 1116 224-243 are re-allocated per 01.04.2010; They transfer from Salzburg to Wien-West. Salzburg will get 1016 025-050 in return. - GR
ÖBB 1016/1116
2010-03-12
[HU] 1116 017 Rail Cargo Hungaria
update 2010|03|12
[HU] 1116 017 Rail Cargo Hungaria
The fresh 1116 017 is the first Taurus to be decorated with Rail Cargo Hungaria logos and some blue striping. As of 01.03.2010, MÁV Cargo has become Rail Cargo Hungaria. - OP
ÖBB 1016/1116
2010-03-04
[HU] 1116 019 back in business
update 2010|03|04
[HU] 1116 019 back in business
Rail Cargo Hungaria 1116 019 is back in service after its crash in October 2009, it however misses some of its foils... - DP
ÖBB 1016/1116
2010-02-06
[AT/HU] more 1116s for MÁV Cargo
update 2010|02|06
[AT/HU] more 1116s for MÁV Cargo
As of 28.01.2010, 1116 017 (with EVM) and 1116 047, 048 and 049 (all with Mirel) are part of the MÁV Cargo fleet. 1116 041 (Mirel) already joined at 21.01.2010 - GR
ÖBB 1016/1116
2010-01-17
[DE/AT] naked in red
update 2010|01|17
[DE/AT] naked in red
Appearantly, the Austrians are out of adhesives.. 1116 236 on its way in Germany, naked in red.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2010-01-05
[AT] ITL 1116s back to Austria
update 2010|01|05
[AT] ITL 1116s back to Austria
Per 06.10.2010, the 1116 233-239 are officially back in the fleet of the Austrian Federal railways. - RG
ÖBB 1016/1116
2009
2009-12-16
[AT] resurrection of 1116 017
update 2009|12|16
[AT] resurrection of 1116 017
We had to wait some extra months, but there it was, the resurrection of 1116 017. Since 07.12.2009, the fleet of the Austrian Railways includes a newly built ES 64 U2 locomotive, replacing the original 1116 017 that crashed on 06.02.2007 and was finally scrapped in September 2009.
For 2010 we expect another new ES 64 U2 to enter service: the second unit with number 1116 062. - HP
ÖBB 1016/1116
2009-11-15
[HU] MÁV Cargo will be Rail Cargo Hungaria
update 2009|11|15
[HU] MÁV Cargo will be Rail Cargo Hungaria
The Hungarian freight operator MÁV Cargo, property of Rail Cargo Austria, will be renamed in the first quarter of 2010; Rail Cargo Hunagria will be the new name. Curious is that the 1116 series electrics which are being used by MÁV Cargo only recently got new vynils, with the old name. Now they have to be changed again. - derstandard.at
At this moment MÁV Cargo operates eleven Taurus electrics; 1116 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 018 and 020 (1116 019 is gone after its accident on 17.10.2009). MÁV Cargo also evaluates 1116 041 with both EVM120 and Mirel detection systems.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2009-10-19
[HU] Taurus again involved by a crash in Hungary..
update 2009|10|19
[HU] Taurus again involved by a crash in Hungary..
During the last couple of years, several Taurus locomotives (for example GySEV 1047 504, ÖBB 1116 017) were involved in severe accidents on Hungarian ground. On 17.10.2009, MAV Cargo 1116 019 was damaged by fire after it banged into a car. (correction, 1047 502 has its accident in Austria).
ÖBB 1016/1116
2009-09-12
[AT] ÖBB EM2008 campaign ends
update 2009|09|12
[AT] ÖBB EM2008 campaign ends
A recent picture of ÖBB 1116 232 'Spain'. This engine will be the last one promoting the EM2008, the European Soccer Championships which were held more than a year ago in Austria and Switzerland. On 05.10.2009 the yellow and red vinyls will be removed.
1116 041 EM2008 'Netherlands' and 1116 264 EM2008 'Euromotion' lost their promotional livery last week, 1116 005 EM2008 'Austria' and 1116 075 EM2008 'Switzerland' will follow on 21.09.2009 and 28.09.2009 respectivily.
- EBFÖ / DSO
ÖBB 1016/1116
2009-09-03
[AT] various Taurus news
update 2009|09|03
[AT] various Taurus news
Today, OBB 1116 003 left the workshops of Linz, carrying a new promotional livery for Rail Cargo Austria.
Up till now, the OBB has hired 1116 011-016 and 018-020 to MÁV Cargo. Except for no. 011, al units should have the MAV Cargo design by now. - GGV
With completing the reftrofit of 1116 213, the first batch of RailJet-units should be complete: 1116 201-223. Only the 201 still needs some extra attention as it did not get the full package, being 'prototype' for the batch.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2009-08-27
[SI/AT] 541-104 -Mammut- and 1116 003 -RCA Austria-
update 2009|08|27
[SI/AT] 541-104 -Mammut- and 1116 003 -RCA Austria-
On 19.05.2009, ÖBB 1116 007 was presented as SOS Kinderdorf locomotive in Vienna. A first picture.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2008
2008-12-15
[AT/HU/CH] RailJet update
update 2008|12|15
[AT/HU/CH] RailJet update
Yesterday, commercial services of the OBB RailJet concept have started. Several 1116 series locomotives have been modified for these services. They get a repaint, a third pantograph and Swiss and Hungarian safety systems aboard. The machines that have undergone this treatment at this moment, as far as we know:
1116 201 > finished, nicknamed Spirit of Vienna
1116 203 > finished, nicknamed Spirit of Linz
1116 204 > finished, nicknamed Spirit of Austria
1116 205 > finished, nicknamed Spirit of Europe
1116 208 > finished, nicknamed Spirit of Germany
1116 210 > being retrofitted
1116 214 > finished, nicknamed Spirit of Hungary
1116 215 > finished, nicknamed Spirit of Salzburg
1116 217 > being retrofitted
1116 218 > finished, nicknamed Spirit of Zürich
1116 223 > finished, nicknamed Spirit of Innsbruck
Who else has more information regarding this topic, please help us to complete the list.
Since 2004, GySEV has a long term contract with the OBB for hiring five 1116 series locomotives, to be used in Hungary and Austria. Therefore these machines need to be additionally equipped with the Hungarian EVM 120 signalling system. Originally, 1116 061-065 were retrofitted and hired to the GySEV. In May 2007, 1116 062 crashed and the OBB had to provide a replacement locomotive for the 062, which could not be repaired anymore. 1116 060 was selected and is since July 2007 in service of the GySEV. However, this unit could only be used in Austria, as EVM-120 was not installed and approved yet. This process has been completed now and 1116 060 can finally cross borders. - GA
ÖBB 1016/1116
2008-10-06
[DE] 1116 235 back in action
update 2008|10|06
[DE] 1116 235 back in action
Just a little more than a year ago, OBB 1116 235 had a accident. It collided with DB's 145 020. The machine, at that time in service of ITL, had to be transported to Linz for repairs. Finally this took more than a year, as on 04.10.2008 the machine made its come back by ITL. That day it was spotted in Saarmunden. The machine has no special vynils, just the normal OBB logos. - DSO
ÖBB 1016/1116
2008-09-18
[AT] RailJet roll-out [update]
update 2008|09|18
[AT] RailJet roll-out [update]
Yesterday, the official roll-out of RailJet took place in Austria. For the first time a 1116 locomotive was present, fully retrofitted, with skirts and full RailJet repaint. Also 1116 215 now has the new livery, but still misses the skirts. The RailJet 1116s carry D/CH/A/H in their UIC grids and carry NVR service numbers: A-ÖBB 9381 1116 xxx-x. Appearntly the locomotives are now officially registered as train sets, as '93' does indicate this.
A RailJet set will also be present at the upcoming Innotrans. The picture shows 1116 201 with a RailJet rake running around Berlin. This engine has the RailJet livery, the silver skirts, but not a third pantograph yet. It does have a camera on its roof for keeping an eye on the pantographs.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2008-09-12
[AT] the new look of 1116 250
update 2008|09|12
[AT] the new look of 1116 250
Austrian locomotive 1116 250 (formerly known as Mozart-locomotive) has a new livery, promoting the Austrian fire brigades.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2008-09-01
[AT] 15.09.2008: official RailJet roll-out
update 2008|09|01
[AT] 15.09.2008: official RailJet roll-out
On 15.09.2008, the official presentation will take place of what has to become the new high-end standard on luxury, comfort and design on Austria's rail network: RailJet. At the OBB workshops at Vienna (to be more precise: Wien-Simmering) it will have it's official roll-out. - EBFO
ÖBB 1016/1116
2008-08-25
[AT] 1116 250
update 2008|08|25
[AT] 1116 250
On 12.09.2008, locomotive 1116 250 will be presented in its new outfit at Wien-Praterstern station. The machine will promote the Austrian firefighters. - EBFO
ÖBB 1016/1116
2008-08-20
[AT] RailJet locomotives
update 2008|08|20
[AT] RailJet locomotives
1116 201 is painted in the final RailJet livery, which is different on details compared to the dark red and grey colours of the 1116 200 (the demonstrator of the red RailJet livery). Cab number two which will be coupled with the new RailJet rakes, is painted completely grey upfront and the bottom is decorated with a silver line for example. As far as we know, the machine has not got all the neccessary signalling systems yet, which will make it possible in the future to use these locomotives in Hungary, Austria and Switzerland.
1116 204 however, is equipped with MAV-EVM, ÖBB/DB-PZB + LZB and SBB ZUB signalling systems, and has got silver painted skirts by its bogies, transformator, and mirrors, but is still painted in the normal red OBB livery.
1116 215 is in Linz right know and its the first Taurus locomotive with RailJet livery and MAV-EVM, ÖBB/DB-PZB + LZB and SBB ZUB signalling systems.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2008-08-15
[EU] Railcolor Short
update 2008|08|15
[EU] Railcolor Short
ES 64 U2-040 is in Budapest being retrofitted as Bosporus Sprinter, it will return as ES 64 U2-072 - 1116 250 will lose its Mozart promotional livery soon, it will be replaced by a new promotional design
MRCE ES64U2ÖBB 1016/1116
2008-07-26
[AT] 1116 033 promotes AON/Telekom Austria
update 2008|07|26
[AT] 1116 033 promotes AON/Telekom Austria
Last friday, 1116 033 was released from Linz, Austria, where it got a new commercial livery, promoting AON/Telekom Austria.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2008-07-18
[AT] new promotor for the OBB
update 2008|07|18
[AT] new promotor for the OBB
OBB 1116 033 is to become the next Taurus to get a promotional livery. Exact details are still unknown, but roll-out is scheduled for 25.07.2008 - EBFO
ÖBB 1016/1116
Although the way the white adhesives on this locomotive look like are put on in a rush, 1116 021 is from now on a real promotional locomotive. It will haul freight trains from the Audi factories in Ingolstadt (DE) to Hungary. - DSO
ÖBB 1016/1116
2008-04-17
[AT] future of OBB 1116 017 and 062
update 2008|04|17
[AT] future of OBB 1116 017 and 062
Both machines mentioned in the title of this news item have been destroyed during a crash in 2007. The remainings of 1116 017 (red) and 1116 062 (red with GySEV logos) are stored on the terrain of the Linz workshops in Austria and are completely stripped down, as far as this was possible... Every part that was still usable has become spare part in the work shop. We can say that both machines are the first ones of their type to be scrapped.
But, although Siemens does not produce the classic ES64U2-platform anymore (in production until 2004), the OBB managed to close a deal with the manufacturer from Munchen, that includes the construction of three new frames and bodies. First two will be used to built replacements for the two crashed machines, a third body will be a spare, who knows what the future may bring. - EBFO/EO/OBB
ÖBB 1016/1116
2008-04-11
[AT] Railjet takes final shape
update 2008|04|11
[AT] Railjet takes final shape
During the last weeks first pictures were published of the first Railjet rolling stock under construction by Siemens in Vienna. Railjet will be the new semi-high speed premium product for passenger services, at the end of this year to be introduced by the Austrian Railways, OBB. As already known, the final livery for these trains will be dark-red and dark-grey with a bright red line, and designated Railjet.
Since 2007, locomotive 1116 200 is already running in the new and final Railjet livery, but as from yesterday a second red Railjet-machine can be admired; 1116 201. On details, it differs om some points from the 200, as it 'rear'-front is now painted dark grey. Railjet-locomotives will be used with rakes in push-pull service, in fixed combinations, so that they have a unsymmetrical painting, with a front and a rear.
It is expected that soon more machines of the 1116 series will change color. Possibly the batch will cover a selection of the machines with service number 1116 195-upwards.
Of course, just a new paint is not all. Railjet services will cross Austrian borders into Switzerland and Hungary. The locomotives will therefore get ZUB262 and EVM120 signalling systems on board. In the first weeks of March, 1116 204 was undergoing these technical modifications.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2008-02-22
[AT] 1116 264
update 2008|02|22
[AT] 1116 264
Today the very first picture was published of the 18th and final OBB locomotive promoting the upcoming European 2008 soccer championships. 1116 264 (formerly known as Red-cross locomotive) now looks green as grass, with some additional graphics. - EBFO
ÖBB 1016/1116
2008-01-23
[AT] Two new EM 2008 promotors revealed
update 2008|01|23
[AT] Two new EM 2008 promotors revealed
today OBB 1116 003 'Frankreich' and 1116 232 'Spanien' were revealed.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2004
2004-06-14
[AT] new logos on OBB 1x16s
update 2004|06|14
[AT] new logos on OBB 1x16s
In the meantime it seems that the OBB has started with placing new logos on the older 1116-locos. 1116 001-094 were delivered with the old OBB 'Pflatsch' logo. The 1116 050 and 052 are the first that have been seen with new ones up till now.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2004-06-14
[AT] Taurus parade in Villach today
update 2004|06|14
[AT] Taurus parade in Villach today
Today there was a real TAURUS-parade in Villach, Austria! Participants were a MAV 1047, a GySEV 1047, 1016 023 'KYOTO', 1116 100 'LID', 1116 200 'Semmering' and a red 1016, 1116 and 2016.
GySEV 470MAV 470ÖBB 1016/1116
2004-05-21
[NL] ÖBB 1116 056 in Venlo
update 2004|05|21
[NL] ÖBB 1116 056 in Venlo
A TAURUS in Holland! 1116 056 ended in Vnelo after bringing a special train from Linz to the German/Dutch border, where it was taken over and continued to its destiny, Amsterdam. Next saturday it will leave again. The 056 was parked at track 56 in Venlo.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2004-05-12
[AT] 1116 159 crashed in Puckersdorf
update 2004|05|12
[AT] 1116 159 crashed in Puckersdorf
Today, the 1116 159 has been engaged in a train-accident near Puckersdorf (Austria).
ÖBB 1016/1116
2003
2003-11-25
[AT] OBB hires 1116s to Dispolok
update 2003|11|25
[AT] OBB hires 1116s to Dispolok
Something new! The OBB 1116 061 and 062 are now Dispoloks, different people spotted these locos in Munchen. Appearantely the OBB-logos ware removed and the locos are now carrying Dispolok-logos and yellow stripes! Also 1116 063, 064 and 065 will be rented out Dispolok.
When needed the OBB also will rent out the 1116 056-060 and 1116 066-070 to Dispolok.
ÖBB 1016/1116
2003-10-19
[AT] 1116 131II completed
update 2003|10|19
[AT] 1116 131II completed
The second 1116 131 is ready and will make its final tests very soon. Deliverydate: Lz 20.10.2003
ÖBB 1016/1116
ÖBB 1016/1116: Delivery
The total number of 400 machines were ordered in three different stages. An overview:
order
batch
number
building location
official delivery
service number
1 - 1997
prototype 1016
3
Munchen
02.2000-03.2001
1016 001-003
prototype 1116
1
Munchen
03.2000
1116 001
serie 1016
47
Munchen + Linz
02.2000-03.2001
1016 004-050
serie 1116
24
Munchen + Linz
08.2001-01.2002
1116 002-025
2 - 1999
1st option 1116
100
Munchen + Linz
01.2002-04.2004
1116 026-125
3 - 2000
2nd option 1116
157
Munchen + Linz
04.2004-03.2006
1116 125-282
* Number reduced with 68 (225>157), the OBB ordered 50 machines type 1216 'Taurus 3' in stead
1116 282, the very last locomotive, got a number plate during its maiden run.
ÖBB 1016/1116: Design
The mechanical concept of the multi purpose OBB 1x16 series is based on the DB 152 series for the German operator DB. The 152 is freight locomotive, its design being a result of a combination between cost efficiency and the DB demanding a uniform look for all new products part of its latest investment program (including 101, 145 and 152 series).
The OBB wanted to have a more distinctive look, supporting the progressive character of their project and the top performance of the new machines. Also, for a machine that could speed up to 230 kph, aerodynamics become an important design factor. additionally, the new design should also increase active protection by crashes.
The result was awarded with the 2001 Brunel Award for railway design by the Watford Group. The Taurus locomotive design got many positive responses, and its cab design in combination with its red colour soon resulted in nick name ‘Ferrari auf Schienen’ or Ferrari on rails’, a name gladly accepted by the OBB of course!
me inspecting details on 1116 043...:)
ÖBB 1016/1116: Customer specific packages
By delivery, 1116 001-025 had a third pantograph for services in Hungary, but those were removed on all machines in 2004 and 2005 after overhead wiring in Hungary was adjusted. 1116 001-025 also are equipped with the Hungarian EVM-120 train detection system, up to today. 1116 061-065, which are leased to GySEV, also have EVM-120 on board.
In 2005, 1116 001 performed trial runs equipped with European Train Control System ECTS, and was at that time not approved for regular services in Austria. ECTS has been removed now.
The OBB 1116 series are being used for regular services into Germany, al the way up to Hamburg in the North. 1116 035-059 are therefore equipped with German 'zeitmultiplexe Wendezugsteuerung' (ZWS) systems. This makes it possible to operate these machines from driver-trailers, so they can be used for push-pull services.
1116 100 during special event where it was moved by hundreds of 1:87 scale models
ÖBB 1016/1116: Two machines for the RWB
In 2003 the production of 1116 series locomotives at the OBB workshops of Linz was on full throttle. In May 2003 however locomotive 1116 131 appeared without having its full service numbers applied up front (they just said 1116 ..1-.) and the large white OBB logos were missing! Then it got service number 1116 911-7 and it was planned to deliver the all red machine as such, but there were some complications; With this number the loco was not allowed to run in Austria! So for its dynamic trials, and for one week, the machine got its originally planned service numbers back; 1116 131. At that time, the purpose was of all this ´number-magic´ was still unknown, up to the end of May. A new German-Austrian collective for freight operation, named RheinWeserBahn, purchased it. In November 2003 a second machine changed identity in the exact same way: the planned OBB 1116 171 became Rheinweserbahn 1116 912.
Picking out one or two machines for a small order from a large ongoing production, in order to be able to guarantee a short delivery period, happens more often. For the 1x16 series, assembled in Linz, the Rheinweserbahn machines were the only two machines that got another employer during production, but production line in Linz became more flexible later on, as from the production for 1216 series for example, 6 machines were diverted.
However, Siemens had to meet contract requirements, so two extra machines had to be built to fill the gaps that 1116 131 and 171 left behind. And so happened. In October 2003, 1116 131 II left the workshops, in May 1116 171 II had its maiden run.
ÖBB 1016/1116: Accidents
this is what was left of 1116 017 after its crash...
As for all means of transport, accidents occur in railway transport every day. With 332 machines on their way everyday, Taurus locomotives are often involved in Austria. Most accidents result in relatively small damage, somethimes the locomotive is not even affected at all! The 1x16 series have special crash buffers to adsorb energy by a crash. They often prevent the machines to be damaged more seriously. However, despite all safety measurements nowadays, still things can go terribly wrong. The human factor is still a big risk. This sub section describes locomotives that had to be put aside or even scrapped afeter an accident.
1116 017 / 06.02.2007 - Collided onto a freight train with 100 kph at Szöny, between Budapest and Vienna. The driver was killed. For 60% completely destroyed. The machine was returned to Austria on 25.02.2007, where it finally was strored on the OBB work shops of Linz. All re-usable parts were taken out and used for 1116 017 II.
1116 062 / 18.05.2007 - The unmanned 1116 062 (at that moment on hire to the GySEV) crashed down a mountainside, after derailing in a curved track section with a speed of 150 kph. The destiny of 1116 062 is unknown, first a thorough investigation has to be done to find out who was responsible for this very curious accident and the economic feasibility of repairing the machine. It's recovery from the steep and wooded mountainside already required a serious amount of money, comparable with the price for a whole new locomotive... 1116 060 was selected to replace the 062 in service of the GySEV.
1116 235 / 19.06.2007 - This machine was not so badly damaged as the two previous ones, but is mentioned as it was on hire to another oprator at the time. ITL was using the machine, while it frontally collided with Railion 145 020 in the German town of Dörwalde. ITL got replacement right away; 1116 239.
1116 173 / 16.06.2010 - The 173 derailed and was knocked over on a curvious single track section in Ausserbraz (AT) with a car transport train, climbing down the Alpes and heading for France. The exact cause is unknown to us but the train could not brake anymore and the driver lost control of the train. It was only a matter of time before the complete convoy was destroyed.
ÖBB 1016/1116: three additonal bodies
Under works number 21628, 21629 and 21630, Siemens built three extra 1x16 bodies for the ÖBB. The first one (21628) arrived at the work shops of Linz at the end of 2008. The 21629 followed shortly after that and no. 21630 came in during the summer of 2009.
#21629 > ÖBB 1116 017 (II)
Body no. 21629 was used first and its completion took almost a year. In December 2009 it was outshopped in Linz as 1116 017 (II).
#21628 -> ÖBB 1116 062 (II)
In November 2010, the Linz works outshopped 1116 062 (II). This locomotive was rebuilt using body #21628.
#21630 -> ÖBB ?
The third and last spare Taurus body was transported from its outside parking place in Linz, into the workshops in February 2013.
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1116 282, the very last locomotive, got a number plate during its maiden run. 
me inspecting details on 1116 043...:) 
1116 100 during special event where it was moved by hundreds of 1:87 scale models 
this is what was left of 1116 017 after its crash...
