Topic: Class 66

I am the backbone of the economy - special livery for a class 90 electric locomotive in service with DB Cargo UK

DB Cargo UK grounds electric fleet

A negative reaction to Britain’s energy cost crisis has short-circuited the environmental ambitions of another rail freight carrier. This time, it’s DB Cargo UK that has has been forced to sideline an electric traction fleet...Read more

25-07-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

GB Railfreight signs loco leasing deal with Akiem

British rail freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced a ten-year locomotive leasing deal with Akiem, the well-known European rolling stock leasing company. The deal will see examples of the familiar class 66 diesel workhorses...Read more

13-01-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

CGI drawings of diesel locomotives class 37 and class 66 retrofitted for dual fuel operation

Retrofit dual fuel for Britain’s freight workhorses

A partnership between two British companies promises a leap forward in fuel technology. Work by Bristol-based G-volution and SBL-Rail from Manchester could significantly reduce emissions from the existing UK fleet of diesel power units. The...Read more

12-12-2022|1 comment|author: Simon Walton

German ’66s set for GB Railfreight via Luxembourg

Leasing agent Beacon Rail has announced the transfer of five class 66 diesel locomotives to UK operator GB Railfreight. The first two locomotives have already been delivered to EMD Doncaster, where they will be converted...Read more

09-10-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Back to the future for UK rail freight with steam powered ’66

There is a modern twist on the original power source for the railways. An English company is working to convert the diesel workhorse of the UK freight network, to run under steam power. Will this...Read more

07-10-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

UK carers and key workers celebrated with loco logo

DB Cargo UK adds a splash of colour in recognition of key workers around the UK, with a specially liveried ’66. Drawing a groan of grudging approval from all concerned, DB Cargo UK say they...Read more

05-06-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Class 66 locomotives named Maritime Intermodal One and Two

Maritime success in East Midlands

Rapidly developing freight operator Maritime is making a main line express out of its five-days a week flow between the busy east of England port at Felixstowe and East Midlands Gateway, very much the inland...Read more

30-01-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton