DBAG BR146 013-8 Felsenbuhne Rathen Electric Locomotive VI

DBAG BR146 013-8 Felsenbuhne Rathen Electric Locomotive VI

Details:

The Roco 146 013-8 represents a Deutsche Bahn AG electric locomotive in TT scale and Era VI. This detailed DC analogue model is finished in the distinctive “Felsenbühne Rathen” design and depicts the locomotive in passenger service. It features a five-pole motor, four driven axles, flywheel and two traction tyres. Directional LED lighting provides three white headlights and two red tail lights, while the multi-coloured driver's cab rear wall and control desk add authentic detail. A Next18 interface is provided for digital conversion.

Features:

• Detailed DB AG Class 146 013-8 in “Felsenbühne Rathen” design
• Four driven axles with flywheel and two traction tyres
• Five-pole motor for reliable running performance
• Multi-coloured driver's cab rear wall and control desk
• Directional three-light and two-light LED lighting with Next18 interface

Historical Background

The DB Class 146 was developed by Bombardier as a dedicated version of the Class 145 for modern regional passenger services. DB Regio required fast electric locomotives capable of hauling double-deck coaches at speeds of up to 160 km/h, leading to the development of the Class 146.

The most significant technical difference from the Class 145 is the use of a hollow-shaft drive designed for 160 km/h operation instead of the nose-suspended traction motor arrangement. The Class 146 can also be readily recognised by its prominent train destination display.

A total of 31 Class 146 locomotives were delivered to DB Regio between 2001 and 2002, with two further production series following later. They became an important part of regional passenger services, particularly with double-deck trains. Locomotive 146 013 is represented here in its distinctive “Felsenbühne Rathen” design.