On 10.06.2013, the first Euro3200 locomotive, painted in the colours of the railways of Israel (IR), left the Vossloh factory in Valencia. The machine, registration no. 1303, is the second machine of its type. The white 1301 is in Germany. - DSV
[DE] Vossloh EuroLight running together with G12 and G18
update 2013|05|25
[DE] Vossloh EuroLight running together with G12 and G18
On 21.05.2012, RailAdventure picked up two Vossloh main line demonstrators at Pirna (DE). Both units have been used for dynamic trials at the VUZ test center in Velim (CZ). This means Euro3200 no.1301 and EUROlight 284 001 are in Germany now.
The latter one of these two machines was portraitted yesterday around Kiel, together with two locomotives from German origine: a Vossloh G18 (no.5001927) and a G12 locomotive. - TS
BTW: The Euro-series locomotives from Vossloh will soon migrate to our new partner site: mainlinediesels.net.
2013-03-20
[CZ] Unique combination: Euro3200 + EuroLight + Vectron MS
update 2013|03|20
[CZ] Unique combination: Euro3200 + EuroLight + Vectron MS
The VUZ test center in Velim [CZ] is always a gather place of new rolling stock products from all over Europe. This results in unique, never to return, combinations of trains and locomotives. A good example from today: a test train with Vossloh's Euro3200 no.1301 + Siemens Vectron MS 193 902 + EuroLight 284 001. - MK
The Vossloh EuroLight testbed locomotive no 284 002 is still in Italy. And it is still in Torino-Orbassano, being used for static testing. - GG
2013-02-24
[FR] Europorte Line-up
update 2013|02|24
[FR] Europorte Line-up
Many special images are coming in this weekend. Thank you all! Here is a Europorte DE/E line-up. - DD
2013-02-17
[FR] Delivery VFLI 4019
update 2013|02|17
[FR] Delivery VFLI 4019
Newest locomotive in the fleet of Beacon Rail and French operator VFLI: Euro4000 unit. no.4019. Official delivery date: 13.02.2013. - NV/Beacon Rail
2013-02-03
[DE] Euro3200 in Germany, heading for Velim
update 2013|02|03
[DE] Euro3200 in Germany, heading for Velim
update" going to the test center in Velim/Cerhenice (CZ)
2013-01-30
[EU] Back to back: EuroLight vs. Euro3200
update 2013|01|30
[EU] Back to back: EuroLight vs. Euro3200
Just to have a good comparison, these two new locomotives next to each other:
2013-01-25
[ES/FR] E4019 for VFLI on the road
update 2013|01|25
[ES/FR] E4019 for VFLI on the road
The third Euro 4000 locomotive for Beacon Rail > VFLI is on its way to France. Delivery to its new owners is scheduled for next week. Currently, the transport is hold back by the river Ebro, flooding because of melting snow. - Beacon Rail/SMP
2013-01-23
[FR] Portrait of new VFLI E4018
update 2013|01|23
[FR] Portrait of new VFLI E4018
Portrait of the brand new VFLI E4018, Euro 4000 locomotive, just delivered by Vossloh in Spain. - TL
2013-01-20
[ES/DE] This is the all new Vossloh Euro 3200 [edit]
update 2013|01|20
[ES/DE] This is the all new Vossloh Euro 3200 [edit]
This is the first Vossloh Euro 3200 locomotive, unit no 1301. Up till now, it has also been referred to as Euro 3000-AC. 24 such units are on order by the railways of Israel. However, this unit seems to have a different destination. It has PZB installed, so a pit stop at some other European country would not be a surprise. - JH
The Euro 3200 differs from the Euro 3000 (operated by Renfe as 334 series) in many ways. Its chassis and overall exterior design resemble that of the Vossloh Euro Light locomotive. The front light section has a new design. Vossloh utilizes a more advanced variant of the EMD 12N-710 12-cylinder engine (2454 kW), with newer computerized control systems and AC traction motors (rather than DC engines on the original Euro 3000 model) and IGBT traction convertors. It has a Bo'Bo' configuration using bogies of a different design. Its total weight is 88 tonnes and the Euro 3200 has a top speed of 200 kph. - Vossloh
edit: It is unclear who is the manufacturer of the AC traction motors at this moment.
2012
2012-12-21
[NL/BE/FR/UK] Brand new Europorte 4013 and a class66 transport
update 2012|12|21
[NL/BE/FR/UK] Brand new Europorte 4013 and a class66 transport
Okay, we are focussing more in electrics, but this picture is too nice not to show. The new Europorte no.4013 bringing three left-over class66 locomotives from The Netherlands to France. There they continued their journey through the Channel Tunnel to the UK.
The three grey Class66 locomotives have been built a few years ago for Crossrail Benelux. However, the operator cancelled the order and the units, originally numbered as DE6313/15/16, were never delivered as such and stored in Roosendaal (NL).
Recently they were sold to GB Railfreight from the UK, that will operate them as 66747, 66749 and 66748. - MS/MLD/MC
2012-12-04
[FR] Euro4000 for VFLI outshopped [updated]
update 2012|12|04
[FR] Euro4000 for VFLI outshopped [updated]
A picture made on 02.12.2012 of the first Euro4000 locomotive for French operator VFLI. Beacon Rail receives six such locomotives, the designated E4017-E4022, to be leased to VFLI. Delivery is planned for January 2013 (3 units) and June 2013 (the other three). - MA / Beacon Rail
2012-12-03
[DE/IT] Both EUROlight locomotives now being tested
update 2012|12|03
[DE/IT] Both EUROlight locomotives now being tested
While Vossloh 2604 is in Italy for trials, the other locomotive, recently exhibited at InnoTrans 2012, is running in Germany again. The image shows unit 2603 with Akiem 75104 in Görlitz-Schlauroth, where test runs were held on the entry track to the former RAW Schlauroth and TÜV Süd Rail. - TF
2012-11-01
[IL] Israel Euro4000s in revenue service
update 2012|11|01
[IL] Israel Euro4000s in revenue service
Recently, Vossloh completed the delivery of fourteen Euro4000 locomotives for the railways of Israel. Two images of the 1400 series in revenue service. - AS
2012-09-19
[ES/IT] Vossloh EuroLight going to Italy [updated]
update 2012|09|19
[ES/IT] Vossloh EuroLight going to Italy [updated]
Last Sunday, we came across this picture of an EuroLight locomotive with Italian-style NVR numbers. These numbers end with the remarkable combination of I-VE, Vossloh Espana in Italy... A second picture we've found shows the machine without its bogies one day earlier.
The engine in the picture is not new. We are talking about Vossloh no. 2604 here, which we first saw during the Innotrans 2010 railway fair.
After the pictures from the harbor of Barcelona, no sign of the machine anymore. It is not on the InnoTrans, and no-one saw it arriving in Italy. Until now. Here you see the engine during transport in Collegno. - MS/JH/LXB/KAR
2012-09-10
[ES/IL] Nine additional Euro3000 locomotives for Israel
update 2012|09|10
[ES/IL] Nine additional Euro3000 locomotives for Israel
The state railways of Israel have placed an order for nine extra Euro3000 locomotives from Vossloh Espana. Delivery will start in November 2013. They will be similar to Renfe's 334 series, also with a top speed of 160 kph. - HD
Vossloh is already building Euro3000 units for Israel. The delivery of this batch of 15 should start this month.
all Macosa/Alstom/Vossloh+EMD locomotives in Israel:
JT42CW: 8, in service as 702-709
JT42BW: 48, in service as 731-778
Euro3000 (2011): 15 on order
Euro3000 (2012): 9 on order
Euro4000 (2011): 14, in service as 1401-1414
2012-08-04
[FR] Europorte 4011
update 2012|08|04
[FR] Europorte 4011
Freshly delivered! - GT
2012-06-05
[ES/FR] Ten more Euro-locomotives for Europorte; delivery has started
update 2012|06|05
[ES/FR] Ten more Euro-locomotives for Europorte; delivery has started
This year, Vossloh in Valencia will deliver ten new Euro locomotives to Europorte from France. The first one of this new batch is Europorte 4007. It came from Valencia to Barcelona last week. It has the known blue and silver livery with provisionally looking Europorte logos. - TL
Here one can see the 4007 in Barcelona, where it arrived by truck from Valencia. From there on the journey to France continued by rail.
2012-05-22
[ES] Gauge change in Granada
update 2012|05|22
[ES] Gauge change in Granada
Gauge change in Antequera-Santa Ana. 252-005-4 has brought a Talgo from Madrid. Now it leaves the train, moves to the side of the hall. The Talgo rolls downhill without an engine through the Cambiador hall. At the other side, broad gauge 334.011.4 picks up the train. It pulls the train at some 15 km/h until the last axle has switched to broad, then without stopping continues the journey to Granada. - HS
Renfe S/252
2012-04-06
[ES] new rail operator in Spain: Ferrovial - the yellow train
update 2012|04|06
[ES] new rail operator in Spain: Ferrovial - the yellow train
Forget red, think yellow. On 21.03.2012, Ferrovial from Spain got the official license for running its own trains. Since February it already had the permission to operate on the ADIF-network. This week we got several nice impressions of the shiny Ferrovial 335 031 hauling construction trains, all in a corresponding yellow colour. - KAR/HD
Since the end of Januari, Vossloh's EUROlight is testing again in Germany. First it was seen in Dresden and Uelzen. Since this week the engine is around Kiel. These nice imges by Berthold Hertzfeldt are from last Monday.
2012-01-14
[FR] Beacon Rail > VFLI orders six Euro 4000 locomotives
update 2012|01|14
[FR] Beacon Rail > VFLI orders six Euro 4000 locomotives
According to morgenpost.de, Vossloh has found a second customer in France for its Euro 4000 locomotives; Voies Ferrées Locales et Industrielles (VFLI) has ordered six locomotives, to be leased via Beacon Rail. The delivery will start in January 2013.
It is the second customer for Vossloh in France. Europorte already operates six machines (four units also leased from Beacon Rail and two have been purchased in 2011) and has still ten more units on order.
2012-01-06
[UK] now official: Direct Rail Services invests in new diesel locomotives
update 2012|01|06
[UK] now official: Direct Rail Services invests in new diesel locomotives
Direct Rail Services (DRS), the UK’s leading rail freight operator, has recently ordered a fleet to of newly designed mixed traffic diesel locomotives for use in its key intermodal and passenger train operations.
The Vossloh Espana Eurolight UK locomotives are a derivative of the Eurolight locomotive (already running in Germany) and have been developed for the UK in conjunction with Beacon Rail Leasing and DRS. Due to arrive in the UK in late 2013 the locos feature a 3750hp Caterpillar c175 engine and ABB AC traction equipment delivering a top speed of 100 mph (=160 kph) and genuine mixed traffic haulage capabilities.
The locos will feature the latest emission standards and set new standards for driver environment. The initial order has been placed for 15 locos with further options for future orders. - DRS
2012-01-04
[UK] First Vossloh EuroLight order comes from the UK; Direct Rail Services
update 2012|01|04
[UK] First Vossloh EuroLight order comes from the UK; Direct Rail Services
There is no official press statement yet, but railway-centre.com has published the news that UK-based operator Direct Rail Services will be the launch customer for Vossloh's EuroLIGHT platform. Fifteen units have been ordered, with an option for fifteen more. Finally, class67 will get some offspring. - EP
2011
2011-11-21
[IL] Israel Railways 1401 and 1402 have arrived in Haifa
update 2011|11|21
[IL] Israel Railways 1401 and 1402 have arrived in Haifa
On 02.11.2011, the first two Euro4000 diesel-electric locomotives for the Israelian railways arrived in their new home country. The image shows both units while unloading and their stay at Haifa depot the next day. - CM
2011-10-18
[IL] Euro4000 for Israel to be shipped
update 2011|10|18
[IL] Euro4000 for Israel to be shipped
That goes really fast, ordered in March 2011, now already on its way to Israel; Vossloh Euro4000. Our thanks goes out to Angel Olivares Sáiz.
2011-06-30
[FR] Europorte 4005
update 2011|06|30
[FR] Europorte 4005
Last week we brought some news about the Europorte 4006. Its sister, the 4005 is now also part of the Europorte fleet. Maybe you remember it a DE 39 in test-service of the HGK in Germany. Some images from the 4005, without large service numbers, in St. Jory Triage near Toulouse. - TL
2011-06-23
[FR] Europorte 4006 baptised "Alesia"
update 2011|06|23
[FR] Europorte 4006 baptised "Alesia"
Since 16.06.2011, Vossloh 2510 / Europorte 4006 has a name: Alesia. It is the name of the place where Jules Cesar battled Vercingetorix, in September, 52 BC. Nowadays the place Les Laumes is situated in that area (around 60 km from Dijon on the route to Paris) and it will be home base for the 4006. The locomotive will be used for cereal transport in the region. - SA
2011-05-01
[FR] Europorte orders twelve EURO 4000 locomotives from Vossloh España [update]
update 2011|05|01
[FR] Europorte orders twelve EURO 4000 locomotives from Vossloh España [update]
As a result of its international trade strategy Vossloh España has closed a deal with the operator Europorte which will result in an order for twelve EURO 4000 locomotives that will be used to transport goods by freight. The order has been placed with Eurosco, a subsidiary of Europorte responsible for the management of rolling stock.
Europorte, which is the rail freight subsidiary of Groupe Eurotunnel, will receive delivery in May of the first two EURO 4000, designed and assembled in the Vossloh España plant in Albuixech (Valencia). The ten remaining locomotives will be delivered during the second half of 2012. Thanks to this investment Europorte will be able to rationalise its fleet, improve its productivity and reliability, and reduce its maintenance costs.
update: Railcolor comment: Two of six EURO 4000 locomotives for normal gauge, originally built for Alpha Trains, are still not delivered. We know these as 4005 and 4006 (see images). The 4005 is known for its stay at the HGK during the past months. The 4006 was photographed yesterday near the French/Spanish border.
The other ten have to be planned from scratch, so that takes until 2012.
2011-03-04
[DE] HGK evaluates the Euro 4000 (the DE39 project)
update 2011|03|04
[DE] HGK evaluates the Euro 4000 (the DE39 project)
Since the second week of February 2011, the HGK is evaluating an Euro 4000 locomotive from Vossloh in its everyday practice. For ten weeks the 92 87 0004 005-1 D-VE designated machine (we call it 4005 from here) is used for various HGK freight trains. The 4005 is the fifth normal gauge Euro locomotive, originating from Angel Trains order from 2008, that is looking for a new owner. No. 4001-4004 were delivered to Beacon Rail leasing last year, and we still expect a sixth machine to arrive soon... Maybe the HGK and the Euro 4000 are a good combination, that will be clear in May 2011. - IW/PS/AB/KAR
2011-03-03
[ES/IR] Vossloh locomotives for Israel [edit]
update 2011|03|03
[ES/IR] Vossloh locomotives for Israel [edit]
Vossloh and the Israelian Railways (ISR) continue their close relation. 29 new Euro series locomotives have been ordered by ISR. The deal includes fourteen Euro 4000 units, and fifteen Euro3000 machines. First 4000s will be shipped in November 2011. Delivery of the 3000s Delivery will start in September 2012. For the 3000s there is option for more.
Vossloh/Alstom already delivered numerous diesel engines (the JT42BWs and JT42CWs) to the ISR since the ninetees.
edit: Direct link to Vossloh press statement added, details added
2011-01-27
[DE] EUROlight rolling in Germany
update 2011|01|27
[DE] EUROlight rolling in Germany
Yesterday, we got these images of EUROlight no. 001 during one its first dynamic trials in Germany. Under supervision of IGT and with some assistance of Bombardier's 246 011 the machine has started its homologation process for Germany. BTW, this is not the locomotive shown at Innotrans 2010, that was Vossloh 2604 / 284 002, so we can conclude that there are two pre-serie locomotives of this type. Let's see if the lightness of this new locomotive-type can charm operators a bit more, here in western- and eastern Europe. It's heavy-wieght cousin of the Euro3000/4000 familiy is only succesful in Scandinavia and the Iberian peninsula up til now. - CK
2011-01-25
[EU] EuroLIGHT in Germany
update 2011|01|25
[EU] EuroLIGHT in Germany
EuroLIGHT locomotive no. 001 is in Germany for dynamic tests: check.
2010
2010-12-18
[DE/FR] two more Euro 4000s for Beacon Rail / Europorte
update 2010|12|18
[DE/FR] two more Euro 4000s for Beacon Rail / Europorte
Since last week, Beacon Rail / Europorte have their first two Euro 4000 locomotives in service (Vossloh 2505 and 2506). In January 2011 two more will come (Vossloh 2507 and 2508). Yesterday, unit no.3 was seen near the French-Spanish border. - Beacon Rail / KAR / TL
2010-12-16
[DE/FR] Vossloh hands over two Euro4000s to Beacon Rail / Europorte
update 2010|12|16
[DE/FR] Vossloh hands over two Euro4000s to Beacon Rail / Europorte
On 14.12.2010, lease company Beacon Rail officially took over Euro4000 diesel locomotive 4001 and 4002 from Vossloh. Both units are since then leased to operator Europorte France S.A.S. - Beacon Rail
2010-11-03
[DE] Beacon Rail 4001 on trial
update 2010|11|03
[DE] Beacon Rail 4001 on trial
Today, Beacon Rail was used for a test run for Uwe Adam, with DGS 93847 Kargow - Freiburg.
2010-09-26
[FR] four times Euro 4000 for Beacon Rail > Europorte
update 2010|09|26
[FR] four times Euro 4000 for Beacon Rail > Europorte
In the mean time, everybody must have seen the blue-silver painted Euro4000 locomotive at the Innotrans fait. Beacon Rail leasing has bought four such units from Vossloh. Originally they were ordered by Alpha Trains but this company decided to focus on the Iberian market only with this type. Europorte from France will exploit the four new units.
Alpha Trains originally ordered six units for service in France, Belgium and Germany. Status of the remaining two is unknown. - BR/KAR
2010-05-07
[ES/NO] Beacon Rail / CargoNet Euro4000 no.4 leaving the factory
update 2010|05|07
[ES/NO] Beacon Rail / CargoNet Euro4000 no.4 leaving the factory
Beacon Rail / CargoNet Euro 4000 locomotive no.4 (312 004) has left the Vossloh factories in Albuixech, Spain. BTW, we are still lookng for some nice shots of the 312 001 and 002 in Norway, who can help us with this? - KAR
2010-03-17
[NO] unshipping CargoNet Euro 4000s
update 2010|03|17
[NO] unshipping CargoNet Euro 4000s
and here a report on two first two Euro 4000 diesel units for Cargonet arriving in Norway. (link fixed) - OB
2010-02-10
[FR] Euro 4000 trials in France
update 2010|02|10
[FR] Euro 4000 trials in France
And Euro 4000 - 2 is still on its way in France. - KAR
From 23.09.2009 to 02.10.2009, Euro 4000 unit no. 4001 stayed in Tilburg. Most of the time it was inside the work shops of Nedtrain. Purpose of this visit is still unknown. On 02.10.2009 the machine was taken to Rotterdam Waalhaven from where it was
transported to Bottrop. From there it continued its journey in a train to Hegyeshlom, Hungary. Finally it ended up in Munich. - AS
No. 4002 is still doing his rounds in France by the way... - AG
2009-09-23
[NL] Euro 4000 in Tilburg
update 2009|09|23
[NL] Euro 4000 in Tilburg
Yesterday, an Euro 4000 arrived in the Netherlands. DLC/Crossrail took it to the Nedtrain work shops in Tilburg. This morning it could be seen from the platforms of Tilburg central station.
By the way, who has information about the most recent deliveries by Vossloh Valencia? Recently I have found the new 6003, 6004 and 6005 for Takargo and a 335.027 for ATC. Who got 335.023-026 and 028-etc? Mail to railcolor@gmail.com
2009-08-23
[BE] Euro 4000 test runs in Belgium
update 2009|08|23
[BE] Euro 4000 test runs in Belgium
Vossloh 2505 performed test runs in Belgium yesterday, some impressions. - LJ/Wallorail.be
2009-08-17
[FR/BE] 2x Euro 4000 on trial
update 2009|08|17
[FR/BE] 2x Euro 4000 on trial
On 13.08.2009 the '4001' arrived in Belgium for test runs on lign '94' from Ath to Silly. It came from Germany.
Another 'European' Euro 4000 unit is now in France, for homologation. - TC
2009-06-26
[ES] nice line-up
update 2009|06|26
[ES] nice line-up
A nice line-up of recent Vossloh products. - AGVF
2009-05-01
[SE] former Allco Euro4000s sold to Railcare
update 2009|05|01
[SE] former Allco Euro4000s sold to Railcare
Swedish rail operator Railcare has acquired two Euro4000 dieselelectrics from Vossloh. It concerns the two white engines used for homologation of the Euro4000 platform in Sweden and Germany. Originally both engines were ordered by leasing company Allco. BTMU however took over all European activities of Allco, but not the contract of both Euro4000s, which then stayed by Vossloh. Now Railcare will operate them. Some pictures here. - Beacon Rail / Railcare
2009-04-17
[EU] various news
update 2009|04|17
[EU] various news
CBRail's E 37530 has completed its maiden run, the engine is painted in the colours of Veolia - ES 64 F4-203 was sent to the Netherlands - ES 64 F4-150 has returned from the Czech Republic, next destination would be Hungary according to this link - On 16.04.2009, the third Traxx engine (ATC 185 622 / 119.003) for CargoNet left Kassel, on 17.04.2009, CargoNet 119.004 followed - Euro 4000 engine T68 901 got Railcare logos. - Elektrolok/MC/KAR/JdV
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2
2009-01-14
[EU] The launch of Beacon Rail / new Euro 4000s ordered
update 2009|01|14
[EU] The launch of Beacon Rail / new Euro 4000s ordered
BTMU Capital Corporation (BTMUCC) announced today that it has established Beacon Rail Leasing Limited (Beacon Rail), a wholly-owned subsidiary, to be its business entity for freight rolling stock leasing in the European market.
Beacon Rail is a UK company headquartered in London and with an additional office in Rotterdam. The Beacon Rail portfolio currently includes 27 locomotives and 50 freight cars on lease to lessees in the UK and Belgium.
In addition, Beacon Rail has ordered six new e4000 diesel electric locomotives from Vossloh Espana, S.A.U. for a lease to CargoNet AS in Norway. These locomotives will be delivered in mid-2010. - BTMUcc
2009-01-04
[ES] Takargo 6001 now also on Railcolor.net [update]
update 2009|01|04
[ES] Takargo 6001 now also on Railcolor.net [update]
The machine was looking to good not to show it on the frontpage! What do you think? - SM
New images today of the 6001, now also identified as Vossloh 2527.
2008
2008-12-19
[ES] Euro 4000 for Takargo!
update 2008|12|19
[ES] Euro 4000 for Takargo!
Pictures of a bright red Euro 4000 locomotive for Takargo!
2008-12-15
[ES] new Vossloh locomotives
update 2008|12|15
[ES] new Vossloh locomotives
Some fresh Vossloh Euro 4000 locomotives from Spain today. The blue and yellow one is the first engine for Continental Rail from Spain, which has four machines on order. - Vossloh
2008-12-10
[ES] first commercial service EuroCargoRail in Spain
update 2008|12|10
[ES] first commercial service EuroCargoRail in Spain
Here you can find a report (in Spanish) on the first commercial run operated by EuroCargoRail in Spain. It ran from Barcelona to Zaragoza and for this purpose ECR has hired 335.006 from Angel Trains Cargo.
2008-11-30
[PT] Comsa 335.001 in Portugal
update 2008|11|30
[PT] Comsa 335.001 in Portugal
Comsa Euro 4000 no. 335 001 is currently in Portugal for driver training.
2008-10-20
[DE] Euro4000 in Cottbus
update 2008|10|20
[DE] Euro4000 in Cottbus
The Euro4000 demonstrator, painted white and since January 2008 used for homologation trials in Germany, has been spotted around the workshops in Cottbus, Germany. - DSO
2008-09-04
[DE] Euro4000 on its way to Innotrans
update 2008|09|04
[DE] Euro4000 on its way to Innotrans
All the way from Valencia, Spain, an Euro4000 locomotive is on its way to Berlin, were it will be presented at the international Innotrans railway fair. The green color of the machine immediately tells us for whom this machine is built: Angel Trains Cargo. The machine you see behind the 189 016 is Vossloh 2505/2008, one of the first of its type with normal gauge bogies, intended for the European market, to be homologated for countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany. Similar looking machines for the Spanish and Portugese market are right now being delivered to ATC; the designated 335 series. In total, ATC has 30 machines on order, to be devided over the two markets mentioned.
Alstom
Since last week, Beacon Rail / Europorte have their first two Euro 4000 locomotives in service (Vossloh 2505 and 2506). In January 2011 two more will come (Vossloh 2507 and 2508). Yesterday, 
