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Leasing company CBRail was the second customer for Bombardier ordering diesel-electric Traxx locomotives back in 2006. The first unit, designated 285 001, was completed in July 2007 and transported immeditaley to the Czech Republic, for trials at the test center of Velim. A the end of of 2007 it also completed adhesive tests at the Rubelandbahn in Germany. In January 2008, it was offcically handed over to CBRail. With the delivery of the second one, 285 102, a second sub serie was created; Unlike the 285.0 series, the 285.1 are not equipped with 'Zugsammelschiene' which is required for hauling passenger trains, as it is used to provide power for heating and lighting for example. However, if desired, the ZS-equipment can be added quickly, but CBRail consideres it not neccessary by delivery, as presumably, most machines will be used for freight services only.
 On the Innotrans 2008 international railway fair, CBRail 285 110 represented the Traxx family, together with ATC 186 209. On that moment only five out of ten machines were actually on hire to a rail operator.
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2016
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2016-04-13
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[DE] The TRAXX in brown is no more
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update 2016|04|13
[DE] The TRAXX in brown is no more
The TRAXX in brown is no more. Since May 2015, Macquarie Rail's 285 103-8 had a brown livery for HSL Logistik. Now the machine has been seen in Pirna, in new light paint again and without registration numbers. A unique TRAXX design is no more. DSO
Macquarie Rail 285
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2015
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2015-01-27
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[DE] Captrain livery for 285 111-1
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update 2015|01|27
[DE] Captrain livery for 285 111-1
More and more locomotives are receiving the Captrain livery. ITL diesel Traxx 285 111-1 (leased from Macquarie European Rail) is the latest locomotive to sport this design. - DM/TS
Macquarie Rail 285
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2014
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2014-08-28
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[DE] It is in the details; hvle operates Macquarie 285 105
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update 2014|08|28
[DE] It is in the details; hvle operates Macquarie 285 105
This year, hvle decided to hire Macquarie diesel-Traxx no. 285 105-3. No big news, only a small flag. We note even the very small detail changes. - SC
More information about these trains:
Macquarie Rail 285
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2014-05-27
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[DE] Portrait of the brown HSL 285 103
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update 2014|05|27
[DE] Portrait of the brown HSL 285 103
Two nice portrait style pictures of the recently redesigned 285 103-8. The locomotive now has an all brown livery with orange striping. - CK/NH
Macquarie Rail 285
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2014-05-21
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[DE] Here it is: Choco Traxx (HSL 285 103)
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update 2014|05|21
[DE] Here it is: Choco Traxx (HSL 285 103)
HSL Logistik has given Macquarie Rail locomotive 285 103-8 a new look, in a color we did not see before on a Traxx locomotive:
Macquarie Rail 285
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2014-04-16
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[DE] HSL new lessor of Macquarie Rail 285 102
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update 2014|04|16
[DE] HSL new lessor of Macquarie Rail 285 102
When locomotives go on- or off-lease, we usually report on this on our update page. But this one deserves some extra attention. Macquarie Rail no. 285 102-0 is now hired to HSL Logistik. It is the first time this locomotive has changed operator.
Since its delivery in 2008, this machines was operated by the Havelländische Eisenbahn. It had the orange hvle livery and a name: Oberhavel. Now it has its plain light grey base livery again. - KAR/CK
Macquarie Rail 285
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2013
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2013-02-06
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[EU] say hello to Macquarie European Rail
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2012
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2012-08-22
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[DE] hvle 285 001 catches fire
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update 2012|08|22
[DE] hvle 285 001 catches fire
On Tuesday, 21.08.2012, hvle 285 001-4 caught fire. It led to an emergency stop at Braunschweig Hauptbahnhof. The fire started in the air filter and the electronics in the next compartment. An adequate reaction of the driver and the fire brigade prevented further damage. - Braunschweiger Zeitung.
Macquarie Rail 285
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2012-02-21
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[DE] CBRail 285 111 is repaired again
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update 2012|02|21
[DE] CBRail 285 111 is repaired again
On 28.11.2010, CBRail 285 111 got involved in a severe accident. It collided with a work train hauled by BBL Logistik GmbH "BBL 03" (ex. DB 212 074-9) between Neustrelitz and Kratzeburg. It then was sent to Kassel where the damage was investigated. The services department decided the locomotive did not suffer a 'Totalschaden' and therefore could be repaired. Today, the 111 was sent out again for its 'second maiden run'. - KAR/Nonstopnews/DSO
Macquarie Rail 285
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2010
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2010-11-14
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[NL/DE] Traxx 285 107 and Dutch trainsets
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update 2010|11|14
[NL/DE] Traxx 285 107 and Dutch trainsets
Since the last week of September, Lloyd's Register Rail Europe and Dutch ministry of Transport are performing electro-magnetic compatibility trials at the Wegberg-Wildenrath test center. This is done to solve possible interference problems where the high-speed (25kV AC system) and normal rail networks (1,5 DC) come together in the Netherlands. For us, this results in interesting combinations of rolling stock, hauled by Traxx unit 285 107 from Bombardier. - LP/Rail Magazine
Macquarie Rail 285
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2009
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2009-09-03
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[DE] ITL + BLG
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2009-06-02
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[DE/FR] CBRail 285 110 becomes test-locomotive for SNCF Fret
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update 2009|06|02
[DE/FR] CBRail 285 110 becomes test-locomotive for SNCF Fret
 Since the beginning of this year, 285 110, originally built for CBRail, has been modified to serve as test-locomotive for SNCF Fret, which will get 80 similar Traxx-DE units. The machine now has the curious designation 476 103. BB (4)76000 is the future designation for the French diesels made by Bombardier. - AH
Bombardier Traxx DE stock locomotives
Macquarie Rail 285
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2008
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2008-11-03
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[DE] DB tests Bombardier Traxx DE
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update 2008|11|03
[DE] DB tests Bombardier Traxx DE
Today, the 285 106 hauled a regular DB container train to Landshut. The Bombardier Traxx DE machine so was able to show its power. The ITL logos in the 106 were covered with white vinyls for this occasion. - DSO
Macquarie Rail 285
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2008-09-24
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[DE] 285 110 @ Innotrans 2008
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update 2008|09|24
[DE] 285 110 @ Innotrans 2008
 Also present in Berlin is CBRail 285 110.
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2008-09-20
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[DE] ITL Traxx
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update 2008|09|20
[DE] ITL Traxx
 In the mean time, ITL has extended its fleet with a consideral number of new Traxx locomotives, all property of CBRail. In Germany and the Netherlands they are operating 186 142, 148, 149 and 150. In Germany diesel units 285 103, 106 and 109 carry ITL logos, and yesterday also 186 136, 137 (D/A/PL), 143 and 147 (D/A/NL/B) were spotted, with ITL logos, heading for the north of Germany. - DSO
Macquarie Rail 285
Macquarie Rail (former CBRail) TRAXX MS2e
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2008-09-17
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[DE] Traxx at Innotrans
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2008-03-26
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[DE] Diesel-traxx 285 103 on trial
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update 2008|03|26
[DE] Diesel-traxx 285 103 on trial
Brand new diesel Traxx 285 103 is currently being tested by the Hessische Güterbahn, that also employs Siemens EuroSprintr ER20 006. Yesterday it was used for a nocturnal service from Gießen to Bad Schandau. - AH
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2008-03-08
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[DE] CBRail traxx locomotives on the move
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update 2008|03|08
[DE] CBRail traxx locomotives on the move
During the past days various Traxx locomotives for CBRail performed trail runs on the German netwerk. Brand new diesel-electric 285 104 had its maiden run. E 186 139 is performing tests in Hennigsdorf together with Railion's 185 319. E 186 146, 147 and 907 (the last one with Crossrail logos) were on their way to Siemens test center in Wegberg-Wildenrath. - DSO
Macquarie Rail 285
Macquarie Rail (former CBRail) TRAXX MS2e
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2008-02-27
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[DE] HVLE Traxx machines got named...
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update 2008|02|27
[DE] HVLE Traxx machines got named...
The silver-orange HVLE electric 185 583 got a name last week, now also the HVLE 285 102 has one. The HVLE refers from now on to the locomotive as Traxx DE 2 'Oberhavel'. - DSO
hvle 185.2
Macquarie Rail 285
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2008-01-31
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[DE] HVLE also gets diesel-electric Traxx locomotives
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update 2008|01|31
[DE] HVLE also gets diesel-electric Traxx locomotives
Havelländische Eisenbahn AG will lease two CB Rail diesel-electric Traxx locomotives for services at the Rubelandbahn in Germany. The light gray 285 001 got similar vynils as the recently outshopped 185 583 electric. - LR
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Macquarie Rail 285: test locomotive for the French |
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Bombardier selected CBRail locomotive 285 110 to become test locomotive for a more powerful version of the Traxx DE concept, to be built for the French national railways, SNCF Fret. This operator ordered 45 diesel-Traxx units in December 2008, to be fitted with a 2400 kW diesel engine. The 110, rebuilt as such, was first seen outside the Bombardier factory in May 2009, with service number 476 103. It still had its CBRail livery.
Later on, the locomotive was renumbered 076 101 and for example was send to the Netherlands for homologation purposes.
To compensate CBRail for the locomotive used for Fret-SNCF, Bombardier delivered a new locomotive in april 2010: unit 285 111. |
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