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 In September 2007, the Allco Finance Group, based in Australia, decided to invest in new locomotives; 12 Traxx2 F140AC2 electrics were ordered which will be equipped for service in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. However, just weeks before the roll-out of the first machine on 20.05.2008, Allco decided to focus on the Australian and US market for leasing only, and therefore sold its European activities, including its portfolio of 27 locomotives to Boston (USA) based BTMU Capital Corporation. On 14.01.2009, BTMU introduced a new name for its business entity for freight rolling stock leasing in the European market; Beacon Rail Leasing Limited (Beacon Rail).
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| order date 27.07.2007 (6) / 22.08.2007 (6) |
| delivery period 06.2008 - 12.2008 |
| homologated for Germany, Austria and Switzerland |
| > designation 185 590-597, 599-602 |
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2011
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2011-08-16
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[DE] Railcolor short
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2011-02-27
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[DE/CH] Back with Crossrail: Suzy
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update 2011|02|27
[DE/CH] Back with Crossrail: Suzy
On 28.01.2010, Beacon Rail unit 185 596, in service of Crossrail, had a head-on collision with BLS 485 002. This happened in Brig, Switserland, and the 596 was accompagnied by Crossrail's Re 436 113. After that, the Beacon Rail machine was sent to Kassel and where it need more than one year to recover from its damage. During the last two weeks the machines was completed and repainted, in the current orange-red Crossrail livery. Like new, the engine was seen last friday in Kassel. It also got a name: Suzy - CK
BTW, this makes us wonder, how are 436 113 and BLS 485 002 doing?
Beacon Rail 185.2
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2010
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2010-09-17
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[DE] 185 595 in Crossrail livery
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update 2010|09|17
[DE] 185 595 in Crossrail livery
Although the current Crossrail website Crossrail website still conforms to the old corporate identity, the company did introduce a new logo and base color back in January 2010. Regarding Crossrail rolling stock, the new CI manifested itself only on CBRail'sPB03. However, the Class66 locomotive got company early this month: Beacon Rail 185 595 got the same light rad color and new Crossrail logos. A bit more white up front would have brought some more unity, and would have made it a bit easier to see the difference between a orange WLE unit, a light red Crossrail machine and the red tone of DB Schenker.
Beacon Rail 185.2
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2010-02-12
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[CH] Crash absorbance on 185 596
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update 2010|02|12
[CH] Crash absorbance on 185 596
Thats what is left of the buffers of Beacon Rail 185 596 after its frontal crash with BLS Cargo Re 485 002 on 28.01.2010. They have absorbed quite some energy. - EvA
Beacon Rail 185.2
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2010-01-28
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[CH] accident at the Simplon line
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update 2010|01|28
[CH] accident at the Simplon line
Last night, two freight trains were involed in a head-on collision in the Simplon line, between Brig an the Simplon tunnel entrance. No one was injured but the damage on rolling stock and infra structure is considerable. The Simplon line is closed for now. - GA
update: units involved are BLS Cargo Re485 002, Crossrail Re436 113 and Beacon Rail/Crossrail 185 596. Striking is the difference in body deformation of the old Re436 compared to the modern Traxx units. Some progress in driver safety has been booked during the last decades...
Beacon Rail 185.2
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2009
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2009-02-20
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[DE/CH] Beacon batch complete
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update 2009|02|20
[DE/CH] Beacon batch complete
 Today, 185 601 and 602 were officially delivered to leasing company Beacon Rail and operator Crossrail. With these machine, the Beacon batch of twelve Traxx F140 AC1s is complete. - Beacon/KH
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2008
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2008-12-23
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[DE] four Traxx units delivered to BTMU today
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update 2008|12|23
[DE] four Traxx units delivered to BTMU today
 185 596, 597, 599 and 600 on their way from Kassel factories to Krefeld.
Beacon Rail 185.2
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2008-09-18
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[DE/CH] new Traxx for BTMU cc
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[DE/CH] new Traxx for BTMU cc
 On 01.10.2008, 185 594 and 595 will be delivered to BTMU cc. - BTMU
Beacon Rail 185.2
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2008-07-07
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[DE] first 4 BTMU 185s delivered
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[DE] first 4 BTMU 185s delivered
 On 04.07.2008 the first four 185s for BTMU have been delivered by Bombardier. The machines, the designated 185 590-593, were transported to Crossrail, their future operator. All machines were already decorated with the regular Crossrail logos. All the remaining 8 locomotives, poart of the BTMU batch, will be leased ot Crossrail - BTMU
Beacon Rail 185.2
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2008-06-02
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[DE] twelve BTMU locomotives for Crossail/DLC
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[DE] twelve BTMU locomotives for Crossail/DLC
Until 31.12.2008, Bombardier will have to deliver all 12 Traxx 2 F140 AC2 locomotives to lease company BTMU (formerly known as Allco). The rosa and silver painted machines will be subject to a long-term operation lease between BTMU and Crossrail. The 'holder' of the machine however will be DLC, the Belgian operator which soon will merger all its activities with Crossrail. - Railway Gazette
Beacon Rail 185.2
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2008-05-09
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[EU] leasing companies take-overs
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update 2008|05|09
[EU] leasing companies take-overs
Last week, Allco leasing, whihc recently purchased new Class66, Traxx F140AC2s and Euro4000 locomotives for the European Market, has decided to focus on the Australian and US market for locomotive leasing and has therefore sold its activities and fleet in Europe to the Bank of Tokyo/Mitsubischi, in short BTMU. - BTMU CC
Also Angel Trains leasing, owned by the Bank of Scotland, is for sale. According to Eurailpress.de, a consortium lead by the Deutsche Bank is planning to take over AT.
Beacon Rail 185.2
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2008-04-23
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[DE] first Allco 185... design by Railcolor!
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update 2008|04|23
[DE] first Allco 185... design by Railcolor!
The image shows 185 590 fresh from the paint shop. Its the first new electric for leasing company Allco, which has 12 of such Traxx 2 F140AC2 on order.
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Beacon Rail 185.2: Select your Locomotive: |
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Beacon Rail 185.2: Details |
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 The painting of the 12 electrics, all DACH configured, is still based on the corporate colours of the company that originally ordered the machine, Allco. Railcolor.net was consulted during the design phase of this livery, that had to be a neutral basis for future customers of the leasing company, but at the same time reflect the corporate colours of the owner. Allco also desired a consistent basic livery, resulting in the fact that also these F140AC2 machines have a red and white painted front, colours that are obligatory fore running in the Italy and the Netherlands respectivily.
 On 04.07.2008 the first 4 locomotives (185 590-593) were officially delivered to BTMC and transported to their new employee: Crossrail from Switzerland. This open access operator operates all twelve BTMU machines from delivery, all carrying black and red Crossrail logos and striping.
On 01.10.2008, 185 594-595 were handed over, on 23.12.2009 the 185 596, 597, 599, and 600 followed. Finally the batch was completed on 20.02.2009, with the handing over of 185 601 and 602.
185 596 was damaged during an accident in Brig [CH], together with Re 436 113, the unit collided head-on with BLS Cargo Re 485 002. On 02.10.2010 the 596 was spotted in Kassel in the service and overhaul section of the factory, where it still was under repair.
185 595 was the first Beacon Rail 185 595 to loose its original livery. It got the new red corporate identity of Crossrial in September 2010. |
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