NEW Roco 7590042 TT E-Lok BR 145 TRI Ep.VI DC-Sound

Roco 7590042 TT electric locomotive 145 040-2, TRI, Era VI. DC sound, digitally switchable headlights and tail lights, and multi-coloured cab details.

Roco 7590042 TT Class 145 TRI Electric Locomotive, Era VI, DC Sound – A Modern TRAXX Locomotive for TRI Passenger Trains

Are you looking for a distinctive electric locomotive in TT gauge with sound that combines modern independent railway operations with an eventful prototype history? The Roco 7590042 electric locomotive 145 040-2 of TRI Train Rental GmbH brings an early member of the TRAXX family to your model railway in striking TRI livery. Now used on passenger services, the locomotive offers an interesting alternative to the familiar DB vehicles of Era VI.

The DC sound version combines the distinctive TRI design with digital sound and switchable headlights and tail lights. A multi-coloured driver's cab rear panel and an equally colourful control panel add further visual detail. This makes the Roco 145 040-2 suitable both for varied layout operation and for collectors of modern locomotives from independent operators and the TRAXX family.

Roco 7590042 Product Details

Striking TRI Design for a Distinctive Modern Appearance

With its striking TRI livery, the Roco 145 040-2 stands out clearly from earlier versions of the locomotive. Particularly on a modern TT layout, the design adds variety among the vehicles of the major railway companies.

At the head of a matching passenger train, the locomotive quickly becomes an eye-catcher. It also represents a current chapter in the long service history of the 145 040-2, making it ideal for contemporary Era VI railway operations.

DC Sound Brings TRI Passenger Services to Life

The Roco 7590042 DC sound model adds a digital soundscape to its striking appearance. This allows the electric locomotive to bring both visual and acoustic interest to model railway operations.

Whether a passenger train is pulling away, running along the line or stopping at a station, the sound equipment adds atmosphere. This makes the TRI locomotive an interesting choice for modellers who want to run modern passenger trains with digital functions.

Digitally Switchable Headlights and Tail Lights

In digital operation, the Roco Class 145 TRI features switchable headlights and tail lights. The lighting can therefore be controlled to suit the current running and operating situation.

This function is an appealing detail, particularly when changing direction and running passenger services. Together with the sound, it creates a varied digital operating experience.

Multi-Coloured Driver's Cab

The cab area of the Roco 145 040-2 also offers interesting details. The driver's cab rear panel and control panel are multi-coloured, giving the interior a greater sense of depth and life.

This finish complements the locomotive's striking exterior and ensures that there are interesting details to discover even on closer inspection.

The Class 145 – A Locomotive from the First TRAXX Generation

The Class 145 was developed from the late 1990s by ADtranz, later Bombardier Transportation. The locomotive was originally intended primarily for German freight traffic.

Technically, the Class 145 belongs to the first generation of the modular TRAXX platform. This concept formed the basis of a locomotive family that later produced numerous variants for different railway duties across Europe.

145 040-2 as an Early TRAXX F140 AC1

The prototype of the Roco 7590042 is an early TRAXX F140 AC1. The locomotive therefore represents an early stage in the development of the successful TRAXX family.

Of particular interest is how significantly the role of the 145 040-2 has changed over the years. An electric locomotive intended for freight eventually became a locomotive for privately operated passenger services.

Beginning Its Career at DB Cargo

At the beginning of its career, the 145 040-2 was used by DB Cargo. This matched the original concept of the Class 145 as an electric locomotive for freight.

The locomotive's subsequent history shows how flexibly modern electric locomotives can be adapted to new duties over a long service life.

Local Passenger Service Package for Expo 2000 Services

An important chapter in the locomotive's history was the fitting of a so-called “local passenger service package”. This was required for services associated with Expo 2000.

The package gave the locomotive, originally designed for freight, additional capabilities for passenger service. This chapter makes its later use on passenger trains particularly interesting.

Part of the RBH Fleet from 2018

From 2018, the 145 040-2 belonged to the RBH fleet. This marked the start of another chapter in the varied history of this early TRAXX locomotive.

A locomotive history like this is particularly interesting for collectors, as the same locomotive can represent different operators, liveries and duties over the course of its service life.

Transfer to TRI Train Rental GmbH in 2024

In 2024, the locomotive was sold to TRI Train Rental GmbH. It therefore changed operator once again and eventually acquired its current distinctive appearance.

With the 7590042, Roco depicts precisely this modern phase of its service life, offering a model for contemporary independent railway and passenger service themes in TT gauge.

TRI Passenger Services Since 2025

Since 2025, the 145 040-2 has been used on passenger trains in TRI livery. The former freight locomotive now works in a role that differs considerably from its original duties.

This opens up interesting train formation possibilities on a model railway. The locomotive can haul matching passenger coaches, bringing modern privately operated passenger services to a TT main line.

Varied Train Formations for Era VI

The Roco 7590042 TT Class 145 is particularly interesting for modellers who want to run vehicles from independent railway companies alongside classic DB trains. Matching passenger coaches allow a characteristic TRI formation to be assembled.

Large stations, electrified main lines and encounters with modern vehicles from DB and independent operators provide a suitable setting. Its striking design makes the TRI locomotive instantly recognisable in these operations.

For Sound Enthusiasts, TRI Collectors and TRAXX Fans

The Roco 7590042 TT Class 145 TRI electric locomotive with sound combines several interesting themes. It represents an early TRAXX generation, has an eventful prototype history and depicts the locomotive in contemporary privately operated passenger service.

Digital sound, switchable headlights and tail lights, and multi-coloured cab details further enhance the model's appeal. This makes the locomotive suitable for both active digital railway modellers and collectors of modern electric locomotives.

Included with the Model

The package includes the Roco 7590042 TT electric locomotive 145 040-2 of TRI Train Rental GmbH as an Era VI DC sound version. Model-specific documentation, detailing parts and accessories are included according to the manufacturer's specification.

Order the Roco Class 145 TRI with Sound for Your TT Layout Today

With the Roco 7590042 TT Class 145 TRI electric locomotive, Era VI, DC sound, you can bring a distinctive locomotive from an independent operator with a fascinating history to your model railway. The remarkable career of the 145 040-2 spans freight traffic, local passenger services and its current TRI passenger duties.

Place the locomotive at the head of a matching passenger train and experience the early TRAXX generation with modern TRI livery, sound and digitally switchable lighting. Order this striking Roco sound locomotive and bring contemporary privately operated passenger services to your TT layout!

Features

• Roco catalogue number 7590042
• Electric locomotive 145 040-2
• Class 145
• Based on a TRI Train Rental GmbH prototype
• TT gauge
• Era VI
• DC sound version
• Striking TRI livery
• Used on passenger services
• Headlights and tail lights switchable in digital operation
• Multi-coloured driver's cab rear panel
• Multi-coloured control panel
• Prototype from the first TRAXX generation
• TRAXX F140 AC1 prototype version
• Originally used by DB Cargo
• Later fitted with a local passenger service package for Expo 2000 services
• Part of the RBH fleet from 2018
• Sold to TRI in 2024
• Used on passenger trains in TRI livery since 2025
• Of particular interest to sound enthusiasts, TRI collectors and fans of the TRAXX locomotive family

Specs:

• Gauge: TT
• Rail Company: Misc.
• Era: VI
• Color: Blue
• Electricity System: DC
• Analogue / Digital: Digital
• sound: Yes
• News: 2026
• Type: Electric loco

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