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On 16 September 2026 E40 1313 (formerly DB Cargo 139 313) takes a break at Bad Bentheim before continuing into the Ruhr Area to privide for replacement stock for -again-  failing state-of-the-art EMUs.
On 16 September 2026 E40 1313 (formerly DB Cargo 139 313) takes a break at Bad Bentheim before continuing into the Ruhr Area to privide for replacement stock for -again- failing state-of-the-art EMUs.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 139

42 1200x800 Px, 22.10.2026

TRI operates the stopping train RB37 between Neuss Hbf and Krefeld Hbf on behalf of National Express, whose new EMUs are still not functioning. To offer a service on the 18 minutes ride between Neuss and Krefeld, older stock is drafted in with loco haulage that suffers from/is graced by a variety of modern and old locos. The appearance of E40 1313 (ex-DB 139 313) on this service was however a rarity. On 23 September 2026 E40 1313 pushes the RB37 out of Krefeld-Oppum to Krefeld Hbf.
TRI operates the stopping train RB37 between Neuss Hbf and Krefeld Hbf on behalf of National Express, whose new EMUs are still not functioning. To offer a service on the 18 minutes ride between Neuss and Krefeld, older stock is drafted in with loco haulage that suffers from/is graced by a variety of modern and old locos. The appearance of E40 1313 (ex-DB 139 313) on this service was however a rarity. On 23 September 2026 E40 1313 pushes the RB37 out of Krefeld-Oppum to Krefeld Hbf.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 139

46 1200x800 Px, 22.10.2026

On 16 February 2026 RDC DE 2700-03 SANDY oozes at Niebüll in the far North of Germany. Even in rather off-season periods three car carrying trains can be spotted between Niebüll and Westerland (Sylt) -there are no roads between the two cities and all traffic has to take the train that crosses the sea arms over the Hindenburg causeway.
On 16 February 2026 RDC DE 2700-03 SANDY oozes at Niebüll in the far North of Germany. Even in rather off-season periods three car carrying trains can be spotted between Niebüll and Westerland (Sylt) -there are no roads between the two cities and all traffic has to take the train that crosses the sea arms over the Hindenburg causeway.
Leonardus Schrijvers

DB 218 397 has coupled herself to a Class 101 with her IC service to Hamburg from Stralsund via Lübeck and Rostock in Lübeck Hbf on 18 February 2026. Due to construction works between Hamburg and Rostock, a detour via Lübeck Hbf was on order -including a change of travel direction and traction, since Lübeck <=> Rostock is still not under the wires. To cut something of the delay, the electric loco stays on the train.
DB 218 397 has coupled herself to a Class 101 with her IC service to Hamburg from Stralsund via Lübeck and Rostock in Lübeck Hbf on 18 February 2026. Due to construction works between Hamburg and Rostock, a detour via Lübeck Hbf was on order -including a change of travel direction and traction, since Lübeck <=> Rostock is still not under the wires. To cut something of the delay, the electric loco stays on the train.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Metronom/Start 246 005 pushes a regional train out of Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaven on 13 February 2026. The Metronom franchise was to last untill December 2028, but financial difficulties led to the termination of the contract in 2026, DB Regio daughter Start taking over.
Metronom/Start 246 005 pushes a regional train out of Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaven on 13 February 2026. The Metronom franchise was to last untill December 2028, but financial difficulties led to the termination of the contract in 2026, DB Regio daughter Start taking over.
Leonardus Schrijvers

DB 245 025 stands at Niebüll on 16 february 2026 and waits to get her car carrying train loaded with cars and vans before departure -the only way to reach the island of Sylt on land is by train, taking the 1934 Hindenburg causeway to the island.
DB 245 025 stands at Niebüll on 16 february 2026 and waits to get her car carrying train loaded with cars and vans before departure -the only way to reach the island of Sylt on land is by train, taking the 1934 Hindenburg causeway to the island.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Diesel locomotives / 245

37 1200x800 Px, 22.10.2026

The beautiful NeSA V 218 155-0, finished in an old-style red livery, is stationed in Singen (Htwl). Later this afternoon, it will haul the R 3 service to Aalen (via Friedrichshafen and Ulm).

Oct 18, 2026
The beautiful NeSA V 218 155-0, finished in an old-style red livery, is stationed in Singen (Htwl). Later this afternoon, it will haul the R 3 service to Aalen (via Friedrichshafen and Ulm). Oct 18, 2026
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Germany / Diesel locomotives / 218

48 921x1200 Px, 20.10.2026

On 27 April 2016 Metronom celebrated 10 years of operations on the regional fast trains between Hamburg and Hannover and while standing at Hamburg-Harburg, Metronom 146 542 makes no secret of the tenth anniversary. Ten years later however, Metronom went down due to major financial difficulties.
On 27 April 2016 Metronom celebrated 10 years of operations on the regional fast trains between Hamburg and Hannover and while standing at Hamburg-Harburg, Metronom 146 542 makes no secret of the tenth anniversary. Ten years later however, Metronom went down due to major financial difficulties.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Solo ride for EGP 192 103 through Regensburg Hbf on 22 September 2026. The photo was shot from behind the window of the pedestrians' concourse at Regensburg Hbf.
Solo ride for EGP 192 103 through Regensburg Hbf on 22 September 2026. The photo was shot from behind the window of the pedestrians' concourse at Regensburg Hbf.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 192 (Smartron)

59 1200x800 Px, 18.10.2026

On a grey 13 May 2026 Eisenbahn Gruppe Potsdam EGP 193 848 hauls a reasonably well loaded container train through Köln SÜd towards Köln-Eiffeltor.
On a grey 13 May 2026 Eisenbahn Gruppe Potsdam EGP 193 848 hauls a reasonably well loaded container train through Köln SÜd towards Köln-Eiffeltor.
Leonardus Schrijvers

One of the very few Metronom locos still carrying the Metronom logos is 146 535, seen here calling at Celle on 20 August 2026. Due to  financial difficulties, metronom had to cancel their franchise Hamburg--Hannover--Göttingen media 2026 instead of December 2028.
One of the very few Metronom locos still carrying the Metronom logos is 146 535, seen here calling at Celle on 20 August 2026. Due to financial difficulties, metronom had to cancel their franchise Hamburg--Hannover--Göttingen media 2026 instead of December 2028.
Leonardus Schrijvers

EGP 192 104 hauls a container train through Celle towards the massive Hamburg port area on 17 September 2026. Class 192 is a scaled down Vectron that only has 15 kV, 16,7 Hz AC capacity.
EGP 192 104 hauls a container train through Celle towards the massive Hamburg port area on 17 September 2026. Class 192 is a scaled down Vectron that only has 15 kV, 16,7 Hz AC capacity.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 192 (Smartron)

88 1200x800 Px, 18.10.2026

MRB 1440 333 quits Celle as an S-Bahn to Hannover Hbf via Lehrte on 21 September 2026. Because the new Mireo EMUs don't get working due to technical failures, S-Bahn Hannover drafted EMUs from other operators in. From September 2026 however, loco haulage with ex-DR Class 143 can also be on order.
MRB 1440 333 quits Celle as an S-Bahn to Hannover Hbf via Lehrte on 21 September 2026. Because the new Mireo EMUs don't get working due to technical failures, S-Bahn Hannover drafted EMUs from other operators in. From September 2026 however, loco haulage with ex-DR Class 143 can also be on order.
Leonardus Schrijvers

From the platform's end DB cargo 185 051 with a car carrying train was photographed at Viersen on 23 September 2026. The usual breakdowns and service cuts by Eurobahn on the Mönchengladbach-Venlo relation gave your photographer an extra hour of train spotting.
From the platform's end DB cargo 185 051 with a car carrying train was photographed at Viersen on 23 September 2026. The usual breakdowns and service cuts by Eurobahn on the Mönchengladbach-Venlo relation gave your photographer an extra hour of train spotting.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 185

109 1200x800 Px, 18.10.2026

On the afternoon of 23 September 2026 DPB 193 804 hauls a tank train towards Krefeld through Krefeld-Oppum. Due to the busy passenger traffics at Oppum, a freight passing through is here a rather rare sight.
On the afternoon of 23 September 2026 DPB 193 804 hauls a tank train towards Krefeld through Krefeld-Oppum. Due to the busy passenger traffics at Oppum, a freight passing through is here a rather rare sight.
Leonardus Schrijvers

On 18 Septemberb 2026 DB regio 143 250 -restored in her original colours, albeit with DB emblem and not the DR signs- pushes an S-Bahn out of Pirna towards Dresden Hbf.
On 18 Septemberb 2026 DB regio 143 250 -restored in her original colours, albeit with DB emblem and not the DR signs- pushes an S-Bahn out of Pirna towards Dresden Hbf.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 143

84 1200x800 Px, 18.10.2026

The four-part electric multiple unit 430 058 / 431 058 / 431 558 / 430 558 of the Stuttgart S-Bahn (DB Regio AG - Baden-Württemberg) is passing through Kirchen/Sieg station towards Cologne on October 16, 2026, probably on a workshop transfer.
The four-part electric multiple unit 430 058 / 431 058 / 431 558 / 430 558 of the Stuttgart S-Bahn (DB Regio AG - Baden-Württemberg) is passing through Kirchen/Sieg station towards Cologne on October 16, 2026, probably on a workshop transfer.
Armin Schwarz

The 186 282 (91 80 6186 282-0 D-Rpool) of Railpool GmbH (Munich), leased to LOKOMOTION Gesellschaft für Schienentraktion mbH (Munich), is running with a combined transport train through Kirchen/Sieg station towards Cologne on October 16, 2026.

The Bombardier TRAXX F140 MS was built in 2009 by Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Kassel under factory number 34468 and was originally intended as E 186 912 for CBRail (Luxembourg), but was converted in July 2010 to the country packages and approval for Germany, Austria, and Italy (D/A/I) and then delivered to Railpool GmbH as 186 282.

The TRAXX F140 MS is a four-axle multi-system locomotive with a power output of 5,600 kW (4,000 kW at 1.5 kV DC) for cross-border operations. The locomotive mainly hauls freight trains on the main European routes and can be used in all power systems. In freight transport, a maximum speed of 140 km/h is achieved. The 85-ton locomotives have a starting tractive effort of 300 kN.
The 186 282 (91 80 6186 282-0 D-Rpool) of Railpool GmbH (Munich), leased to LOKOMOTION Gesellschaft für Schienentraktion mbH (Munich), is running with a combined transport train through Kirchen/Sieg station towards Cologne on October 16, 2026. The Bombardier TRAXX F140 MS was built in 2009 by Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Kassel under factory number 34468 and was originally intended as E 186 912 for CBRail (Luxembourg), but was converted in July 2010 to the country packages and approval for Germany, Austria, and Italy (D/A/I) and then delivered to Railpool GmbH as 186 282. The TRAXX F140 MS is a four-axle multi-system locomotive with a power output of 5,600 kW (4,000 kW at 1.5 kV DC) for cross-border operations. The locomotive mainly hauls freight trains on the main European routes and can be used in all power systems. In freight transport, a maximum speed of 140 km/h is achieved. The 85-ton locomotives have a starting tractive effort of 300 kN.
Armin Schwarz

The 249 097 (90 80 2249 097-7 D-DB), a Siemens Vectron Dual Mode light operated by DB Cargo AG, passes through Horrem station heading towards Aachen with a mixed freight train on the Cologne–Aachen high-speed line (KBS 480).

The Vectron Dual Mode light was built in 2026 by Siemens Mobility GmbH in Munich-Allach, bearing works number 23155.
The 249 097 (90 80 2249 097-7 D-DB), a Siemens Vectron Dual Mode light operated by DB Cargo AG, passes through Horrem station heading towards Aachen with a mixed freight train on the Cologne–Aachen high-speed line (KBS 480). The Vectron Dual Mode light was built in 2026 by Siemens Mobility GmbH in Munich-Allach, bearing works number 23155.
Armin Schwarz

The DB  bewegt  463 583-5 has arrived in Freiburg im Breisgau and in the background an ICE 4 to Chur is arriving slightly ahead of schedule at Freiburg i.B.

December 27, 2025
The DB "bewegt" 463 583-5 has arrived in Freiburg im Breisgau and in the background an ICE 4 to Chur is arriving slightly ahead of schedule at Freiburg i.B. December 27, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

With a magnificent plume of steam, the UEF 58 311 departs Schluchsee with its steam train heading towards Seebrugg.

December 27, 2025
With a magnificent plume of steam, the UEF 58 311 departs Schluchsee with its steam train heading towards Seebrugg. December 27, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Germany / Steam locomotives / 58

70 1400x1246 Px, 12.10.2026

With a magnificent plume of steam, the UEF 58 311 leaves Schluchsee with its steam train, awkwardly the steam plume exactly obscures the distinctive church of Schluchsee...

The 58 311 was built in 1921 by MGB K (Maschinenbau-Gesellschaft Karlsruhe) as G 12 Baden 1125, with factory number 2153. Later, the locomotive was operated by the DR (Deutsche Reichsbahn) first as 58 311 and from 1968 as 58 1111-2. Today, the now 104-year-old locomotive is operated by the UEF (Ulmer Eisenbahnfreunde – Ulm Railway Enthusiasts) as D-UEF 90 80 0058 311-6 or 58 311, where it is a much-loved museum locomotive. 


December 27, 2025
With a magnificent plume of steam, the UEF 58 311 leaves Schluchsee with its steam train, awkwardly the steam plume exactly obscures the distinctive church of Schluchsee... The 58 311 was built in 1921 by MGB K (Maschinenbau-Gesellschaft Karlsruhe) as G 12 Baden 1125, with factory number 2153. Later, the locomotive was operated by the DR (Deutsche Reichsbahn) first as 58 311 and from 1968 as 58 1111-2. Today, the now 104-year-old locomotive is operated by the UEF (Ulmer Eisenbahnfreunde – Ulm Railway Enthusiasts) as D-UEF 90 80 0058 311-6 or 58 311, where it is a much-loved museum locomotive. December 27, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Germany / Steam locomotives / 58

71 1400x930 Px, 12.10.2026

Thanks to a friend of mine who had an appointment in the DGEG railway museum at Bochum-Dahlhausen on 24 September 2026, some items in the loco shed could be photographed like this fireless steam loco, Lok-120 of the Süddeutsche Kabelwerke Mannheim.
Thanks to a friend of mine who had an appointment in the DGEG railway museum at Bochum-Dahlhausen on 24 September 2026, some items in the loco shed could be photographed like this fireless steam loco, Lok-120 of the Süddeutsche Kabelwerke Mannheim.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Steam locomotives / Various

107 1200x800 Px, 11.10.2026

Thanks to a friend of mine who had an appointment in the DGEG railway museum at Bochum-Dahlhausen on 24 September 2026, some items in the loco shed could be photographed like DB 515 556. Class 515 were battery rail cars (Akkutriebwagen) of the 1950s that ended their service in 1997. Oddly enough, the concept of battery rail cars is fully backon  tracks again!
Thanks to a friend of mine who had an appointment in the DGEG railway museum at Bochum-Dahlhausen on 24 September 2026, some items in the loco shed could be photographed like DB 515 556. Class 515 were battery rail cars (Akkutriebwagen) of the 1950s that ended their service in 1997. Oddly enough, the concept of battery rail cars is fully backon tracks again!
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric multiple units / ETA 150 (515)

79 1200x800 Px, 11.10.2026