The 146.5s were DB Fernverkehr's first new locos for over 15 years when they were introduced in late 2015. They're paired with IC2 double-deck push-pull sets and work between Leipzig and Norddeich via Hannover among other routes.
146.561 was photographed at Hannover Hbf with IC 2032, the 17:38 Leipzig Hbf - Emden Hbf working, on 22 February 2017.