NEW Roco 7590043 TT E-Lok BR 146 DB-AG Felsenbühne Rathen Ep.VI DC-Sound

Roco 7590043 TT locomotive 146 013, DB AG, Era VI, in the “Felsenbühne Rathen” design, with DC sound, switchable lights and multi-coloured cab details

Roco 7590043 TT Class 146 DB AG “Felsenbühne Rathen” Electric Locomotive, Era VI, DC Sound

Are you looking for a modern TT electric locomotive with sound that stands out in passenger service for both its technical features and its appearance? The Roco 7590043 electric locomotive 146 013 of Deutsche Bahn combines the proven regional passenger locomotive with the striking “Felsenbühne Rathen” design. Digital sound, together with digitally switchable headlights and tail lights, adds further variety to your model railway operations.

Multi-coloured cab details enhance this attractive model. The prototype of the DB Class 146 was developed specifically for fast local passenger trains and is particularly closely associated with modern double-deck formations. This makes the Roco 146 013 an excellent choice for a contemporary Era VI TT layout.

Roco 7590043 Product Details

Locomotive 146 013 in the Striking “Felsenbühne Rathen” Design

Its distinctive appearance makes the Roco 146 013 a real eye-catcher. The “Felsenbühne Rathen” design sets it clearly apart from a DB locomotive in standard livery and brings extra variety to a modern fleet.

Special and advertising liveries have a particular appeal on a model railway. Among standard DB Regio vehicles, the 146 013 adds an unmistakable splash of colour, making it equally suitable for layout operation and a collection.

DC Sound for Modern DB Regional Services

As the Roco 7590043 DC sound model, this locomotive combines its striking appearance with a digital soundscape. It can therefore bring both the sight and sound of a modern electric locomotive to your passenger services.

Whether accelerating with a double-deck train, arriving at a regional station or running along an electrified main line, the sound equipment adds atmosphere and makes the experience more engaging.

Digitally Switchable Headlights and Tail Lights

In digital operation, the Roco locomotive 146 013 features switchable headlights and tail lights. This allows the lighting to be controlled to suit the operating situation.

Appropriate lighting control is particularly useful for the push-pull operation typical of modern regional trains. The Class 146 can remain at one end of the formation while the train is driven in the opposite direction from the driving trailer.

Multi-Coloured Driver’s Cab Rear Panel and Control Panel

The cab also receives special attention on this model. Both the driver’s cab rear panel and the control panel are finished in multiple colours. This gives the cab area a greater sense of depth and detail.

These subtle visual touches complement the locomotive's unusual exterior design and make the Roco 7590043 an interesting model to examine up close.

The Class 146 – Developed for Fast Local Passenger Services

The prototype was developed in response to a specific need at DB Regio. Despite the increasing shift towards multiple units for local passenger services, modern electric locomotives capable of high speeds were still needed for locomotive-hauled trains.

In particular, hauling double-deck trains at speeds of up to 160 km/h required a suitable locomotive. Deutsche Bahn therefore ordered a version of the Class 145 specially adapted for local passenger services from manufacturer Bombardier.

From the Class 145 to the Class 146

The new local passenger locomotive entered the Deutsche Bahn fleet as the Class 146. It shares clear similarities with the Class 145 in both appearance and construction, but important technical changes were needed for fast passenger services.

The most significant difference concerns the drive. Instead of the axle-mounted drive used on the Class 145, the Class 146 received a hollow-shaft drive designed for speeds of up to 160 km/h.

Prominent Destination Display for Passenger Services

Another characteristic feature of the Class 146 is the clearly visible destination display. This detail immediately identifies the locomotive's role in modern passenger and regional services.

The Class 146 therefore differs from the related Class 145 in more than its drive. Its appearance was also adapted to the requirements of a modern passenger locomotive.

31 Locomotives from the First Series for DB Regio

In 2001 and 2002, a total of 31 locomotives from the first series were delivered to DB Regio. They took on fast regional services and were used particularly for locomotive-hauled passenger trains.

The concept proved successful: two further production series followed later. The Class 146 consequently developed into an important locomotive family in Deutsche Bahn's modern regional services.

Ideal for Hauling Double-Deck Trains in TT Gauge

On a model railway, the Roco 7590043 Class 146 is particularly well suited to hauling a modern double-deck train. The full-size prototype was developed for precisely this type of service.

Matching double-deck coaches and a driving trailer can be used to assemble a typical DB Regio push-pull train. This allows varied shuttle services between larger stations and regional stopping points to be recreated on a TT layout.

Perfect for Modern Era VI Layouts

The Class 146 “Felsenbühne Rathen” fits perfectly into a modern layout. Electrified main lines, double-deck trains, modern platforms and other DB Regio vehicles provide an ideal setting for the model.

The striking special design gives the locomotive a distinctive presence in an otherwise uniform fleet. At the same time, its real-world operating role makes it a versatile choice for passenger services.

For Sound Enthusiasts and Collectors of Distinctive DB Locomotives

The Roco 7590043 TT Class 146 electric locomotive with sound is aimed at both active digital railway modellers and collectors of modern locomotives in advertising and special liveries. The “Felsenbühne Rathen” design makes it highly recognisable, while sound and switchable lighting enhance running sessions.

The multi-coloured cab details and the prototype's interesting history complete the model's appeal. This makes the locomotive an excellent choice for anyone looking to add an unusual DB Regio machine to a modern TT fleet.

Included with the Model

The package includes the Roco 7590043 TT electric locomotive 146 013 of Deutsche Bahn in the “Felsenbühne Rathen” version as an Era VI DC sound model. Model-specific documentation, detailing parts and accessories are included according to the manufacturer's specification.

Order the Roco Class 146 “Felsenbühne Rathen” with Sound Today

With the Roco 7590043 TT Class 146 DB AG “Felsenbühne Rathen” electric locomotive, Era VI, DC sound, you can bring modern DB regional services with an exceptional visual presence to your model railway. The special design is combined with digital sound, switchable headlights and tail lights and detailed cab components.

Place the 146 013 at the head of a matching regional or double-deck train and create varied passenger services on your TT layout. Order this distinctive Roco sound locomotive and make the “Felsenbühne Rathen” locomotive an eye-catcher in your modern DB fleet!

Features

• Roco catalogue number 7590043
• Electric locomotive 146 013
• Class 146
• Based on a Deutsche Bahn AG prototype
• TT gauge
• Era VI
• DC sound version
• Version in the “Felsenbühne Rathen” design
• Prototypical use on passenger services
• Multi-coloured driver’s cab rear panel
• Multi-coloured control panel
• Headlights and tail lights switchable in digital operation
• Class developed specifically for fast local passenger services
• Prototype designed for speeds of up to 160 km/h
• Prototype with hollow-shaft drive
• Characteristic destination display
• Ideal for modern regional and double-deck trains
• Of particular interest to DB Regio enthusiasts, digital railway modellers and collectors of advertising locomotives

Specs:

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

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