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Rail Pictures, Railway Photos, Trains from Februar 2026

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February 2026 is characterized by a strong focus on classic and transitional motive power in northern Germany, with multiple images documenting the final months of DB Class 218 diesel operations on the Westerland (Sylt) route and the associated loco swaps at Itzehoe. The presence of Class 245 and 218 locomotives in Niebüll, alongside the upcoming introduction of Class 248.5 electro-diesels, highlights the changing traction landscape. Dutch Rail Force One Vectrons, notably 193 627, appear repeatedly, emphasizing their international leasing activity and operation for RegioJet in the Czech Republic. Several photos revisit former NS EMUs and TRAXX Class 186 in the Netherlands, reflecting on their withdrawal and preservation. Weather conditions range from frosty or snowy scenes in Hamburg-Harburg and Osnabrück to low winter sunlight in various Dutch locations. The expansion of SBB RABe 512 and 522 units into Annemasse, France, marks cross-border service developments. Danish and Swedish locations like Kolding, Odense, and Malmö also feature, with a mix of freight and passenger traffic, including battery and regional trains. The month's motifs are shaped by transitions in rolling stock, international locomotive leasing, and the continued modernization of signaling and infrastructure. EU label: AI-generated content
Green Cargo hauls a mixed freight through Kolding on 18 February 2026.
Green Cargo hauls a mixed freight through Kolding on 18 February 2026.
Leonardus Schrijvers

DSB 5053 is about to call at Kolding with the hourly IC service to Esbjerg on 18 February 2026.
DSB 5053 is about to call at Kolding with the hourly IC service to Esbjerg on 18 February 2026.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Denmark / Diesel multiple units / IC3

354 1200x800 Px, 22.02.2026

Snälltaget 193 255 pushes thre coaches under ECS action out of the surface part of Malmö Central on 17 February 2026.
Snälltaget 193 255 pushes thre coaches under ECS action out of the surface part of Malmö Central on 17 February 2026.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Sweden / Electric locomotives / Various

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Two coaches is the consist of Snälltaget 193 288 on departure at Malmö Central to Kobnhavn Hovedbanegard on 17 February 2026.
Two coaches is the consist of Snälltaget 193 288 on departure at Malmö Central to Kobnhavn Hovedbanegard on 17 February 2026.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Sweden / Electric locomotives / Various

372 1200x800 Px, 22.02.2026

On 26 June 2012 NS 4245 passes through Lage Zwaluwe whilst the skies begin to darken with train clouds.
On 26 June 2012 NS 4245 passes through Lage Zwaluwe whilst the skies begin to darken with train clouds.
Leonardus Schrijvers

On 23 January 2021 NS 4074 rounds the bend whilst passing through Wijchen and being photographed from behind.
On 23 January 2021 NS 4074 rounds the bend whilst passing through Wijchen and being photographed from behind.
Leonardus Schrijvers

On 5 July 2019 NS 2975 calls at Deventer with a stopping train to Apeldoorn and Amersfoort.
On 5 July 2019 NS 2975 calls at Deventer with a stopping train to Apeldoorn and Amersfoort.
Leonardus Schrijvers

On 3 July 2015 NS 1733 calls at Wijchen with her DD-AR to Nijmegen. Note the automatic Scharffenberg couplers of the locomotive, that enabled 1700s deployed on regional services to couple and uncouple fast at greater stations, albeit that this feature was no longer used from 2012 after time and again, this coupling during station dwells often failed, leading to delays of ten minutes or more.
On 3 July 2015 NS 1733 calls at Wijchen with her DD-AR to Nijmegen. Note the automatic Scharffenberg couplers of the locomotive, that enabled 1700s deployed on regional services to couple and uncouple fast at greater stations, albeit that this feature was no longer used from 2012 after time and again, this coupling during station dwells often failed, leading to delays of ten minutes or more.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Netherlands / Electric locomotives / 1700

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the SBB LEX RABe 522 223 in Annemasse is the RL4 23227 to Coppet. 

21 February 2026
the SBB LEX RABe 522 223 in Annemasse is the RL4 23227 to Coppet. 21 February 2026
Stefan Wohlfahrt

RFO 1831 basks in the sun light at Oss on 10 November 2020.
RFO 1831 basks in the sun light at Oss on 10 November 2020.
Leonardus Schrijvers

On 8 May 2008 LOCON 211 hauls a railway crane into Emmerich.
On 8 May 2008 LOCON 211 hauls a railway crane into Emmerich.
Leonardus Schrijvers

On a sunny 4 November 2015 NS 1740 hauls a DD-AR regional train through Alverna.
On a sunny 4 November 2015 NS 1740 hauls a DD-AR regional train through Alverna.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Netherlands / Electric locomotives / 1700

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LOCON Benelux 9903 stands with an extra train on 30 March 2015 in Amsterdam Centraal.
LOCON Benelux 9903 stands with an extra train on 30 March 2015 in Amsterdam Centraal.
Leonardus Schrijvers

LOCON 9902 hauls a refuse train through Boxtel on 3 May 2013.
LOCON 9902 hauls a refuse train through Boxtel on 3 May 2013.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Dutch treat for RegioJet? Rail Force One is a Dutch freight operator that leased one of her Vectrons, in casu 193 627, to RegioJet that has expanded so fast, that they had to draft in any rentable loco -mostly Vectrons, andf that results in a nice variety on the Czech Rycklyk line R8 Bohumin<=>Brno Kralove Polje -and at least until end of September, RFO 193 627 is at the party. Here she has arrived at Brno Kralove Polje with R1118 from Bohumin. Sadly, this loco has lost these beuatiful colours since 2023...
Dutch treat for RegioJet? Rail Force One is a Dutch freight operator that leased one of her Vectrons, in casu 193 627, to RegioJet that has expanded so fast, that they had to draft in any rentable loco -mostly Vectrons, andf that results in a nice variety on the Czech Rycklyk line R8 Bohumin<=>Brno Kralove Polje -and at least until end of September, RFO 193 627 is at the party. Here she has arrived at Brno Kralove Polje with R1118 from Bohumin. Sadly, this loco has lost these beuatiful colours since 2023...
Leonardus Schrijvers

The SBB LEX RABe 522 226 is travelling as RL2 from Annecy to Coppet and is currently arriving at Annemasse, where the train will change direction for the onward journey.

21 February 2026
The SBB LEX RABe 522 226 is travelling as RL2 from Annecy to Coppet and is currently arriving at Annemasse, where the train will change direction for the onward journey. 21 February 2026
Stefan Wohlfahrt

‘Foreign’ signals and overhead lines quickly give it away: this SBB RABe 512 was not photographed in Switzerland; since the 2025/26 timetable change, the SBB RABe 512 has been reaching Annemasse in France, albeit, like its ‘predecessors’, the SBB RABe 511, only on the single track ‘G’ electrified with 15,000 volts and 16 2/3 Hz. 

21 February 2026
‘Foreign’ signals and overhead lines quickly give it away: this SBB RABe 512 was not photographed in Switzerland; since the 2025/26 timetable change, the SBB RABe 512 has been reaching Annemasse in France, albeit, like its ‘predecessors’, the SBB RABe 511, only on the single track ‘G’ electrified with 15,000 volts and 16 2/3 Hz. 21 February 2026
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Switzerland / Electric multiple units / RABe 512

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NEG 209 101 stands at the RDC shed in Niebüll on 14 February 2026.
NEG 209 101 stands at the RDC shed in Niebüll on 14 February 2026.
Leonardus Schrijvers

On 15 February 2026 DB 245 024 hauls a rather poorly lpoaded Sylt-Ahuttle into Niebüll.
On 15 February 2026 DB 245 024 hauls a rather poorly lpoaded Sylt-Ahuttle into Niebüll.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Diesel locomotives / 245

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DB 245 206 stands with an RE to Hamburg-Altona in Niebüll on the late afternoon of 15 February 2026.
DB 245 206 stands with an RE to Hamburg-Altona in Niebüll on the late afternoon of 15 February 2026.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Diesel locomotives / 245

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On a cold 20 February 2026 Metrans 187 500 hauls a comntainer train through Osnabrück Obf.
On a cold 20 February 2026 Metrans 187 500 hauls a comntainer train through Osnabrück Obf.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Loco swap at Itzehoe on 14 February 2026: DB 101 145 pushes an IC from Hamburg into Itzehoe. During a twelve minute stop the electric loco will get off the train whilsyt at the front end a DB Class 218 will take the lead for ther non-electrified ride from Itzehoe to Westerland (Sylt).
Loco swap at Itzehoe on 14 February 2026: DB 101 145 pushes an IC from Hamburg into Itzehoe. During a twelve minute stop the electric loco will get off the train whilsyt at the front end a DB Class 218 will take the lead for ther non-electrified ride from Itzehoe to Westerland (Sylt).
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 101

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Loco swap at Itzehoe on 14 February 2026: DB 218 321 gest coupled to the driving coach ( trailer  for a first coach? ...)  an IC from Hamburg at Itzehoe. During a twelve minute stop the electric loco (at the back) will get off the train whilsyt at the front end a DB Class 218 will take the lead for ther non-electrified ride from Itzehoe to Westerland (Sylt).
Loco swap at Itzehoe on 14 February 2026: DB 218 321 gest coupled to the driving coach ("trailer" for a first coach? ...) an IC from Hamburg at Itzehoe. During a twelve minute stop the electric loco (at the back) will get off the train whilsyt at the front end a DB Class 218 will take the lead for ther non-electrified ride from Itzehoe to Westerland (Sylt).
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Diesel locomotives / 218

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