DBAG BR146 013-8 Felsenbuhne Rathen Electric VI(DCC-Sound)

DBAG BR146 013-8 Felsenbuhne Rathen Electric VI(DCC-Sound)

Details:

The Roco 146 013-8 represents a Deutsche Bahn AG electric locomotive in TT scale and Era VI. Finished in the distinctive “Felsenbühne Rathen” design, this detailed DCC sound model depicts the locomotive in modern regional passenger service. It features a five-pole motor, four driven axles, flywheel and two traction tyres, together with a Next18 digital decoder and directional LED lighting. The multi-coloured driver's cab rear wall and control desk add further authentic detail.

Features:

• Detailed DB AG Class 146 013-8 in “Felsenbühne Rathen” design
• Next18 DCC sound decoder
• Four driven axles with flywheel and two traction tyres
• Multi-coloured driver's cab rear wall and control desk
• Directional three-light and two-light LED lighting

Historical Background

The DB Class 146 was developed by Bombardier as a specialised version of the Class 145 for regional passenger services. DB Regio required modern, high-speed electric locomotives capable of hauling double-deck coaches at speeds of up to 160 km/h. The Class 146 therefore featured a hollow-shaft drive approved for 160 km/h, replacing the nose-suspended traction motor arrangement used on the Class 145. A prominent train destination display also distinguishes the class.

Between 2001 and 2002, 31 Class 146 locomotives were delivered to DB Regio, with two further production series following later. They became an important part of German regional passenger services, particularly with double-deck push-pull trains. Locomotive 146 013-8 is represented here in its distinctive “Felsenbühne Rathen” design.