#Shedwatch @DBCargoUK 66134 with the ‘bins’ at Swindon 6C03 Northolt Sidings to Severnside Sita (📷9/1/26)
January 10, 2026 at 9:23 AM
#Shedwatch @DBCargoUK 66134 with the ‘bins’ at Swindon 6C03 Northolt Sidings to Severnside Sita (📷9/1/26)
#Shedwatch here is @DBCargoUK 66035 at Swindon with 6B33 Theale Puma to Robeston Sdgs 10/1/25
January 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
#Shedwatch here is @DBCargoUK 66035 at Swindon with 6B33 Theale Puma to Robeston Sdgs 10/1/25
66065 approaches Hatfield and Stainforth yesterday with 6H75 Immingham Biomass Loading Point to Drax Power Station.
#shedwatch #DBCargoUK
#shedwatch #DBCargoUK
November 6, 2025 at 7:14 AM
66065 approaches Hatfield and Stainforth yesterday with 6H75 Immingham Biomass Loading Point to Drax Power Station.
#shedwatch #DBCargoUK
#shedwatch #DBCargoUK
Hello Manchester! Been a while!
Not sticking about though, I'm off further afield.
#DBCargoUK Class 67 'Skip' (on hire to #transportforwales) awaits time to head off on the 0830 to Cardiff Central. 82216 is the DVT.
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#Class67
Not sticking about though, I'm off further afield.
#DBCargoUK Class 67 'Skip' (on hire to #transportforwales) awaits time to head off on the 0830 to Cardiff Central. 82216 is the DVT.
@225group.org.uk
#Class67
October 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Hello Manchester! Been a while!
Not sticking about though, I'm off further afield.
#DBCargoUK Class 67 'Skip' (on hire to #transportforwales) awaits time to head off on the 0830 to Cardiff Central. 82216 is the DVT.
@225group.org.uk
#Class67
Not sticking about though, I'm off further afield.
#DBCargoUK Class 67 'Skip' (on hire to #transportforwales) awaits time to head off on the 0830 to Cardiff Central. 82216 is the DVT.
@225group.org.uk
#Class67
Drax Train crossover:
#DBCargoUK #Class66 66074 awaits the signal before continuing its way to Drax on 6H65, while 66020 powers off of Stainforth Junction with 4R51 to Immingham. #teamred #shedwatch
#DBCargoUK #Class66 66074 awaits the signal before continuing its way to Drax on 6H65, while 66020 powers off of Stainforth Junction with 4R51 to Immingham. #teamred #shedwatch
October 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Drax Train crossover:
#DBCargoUK #Class66 66074 awaits the signal before continuing its way to Drax on 6H65, while 66020 powers off of Stainforth Junction with 4R51 to Immingham. #teamred #shedwatch
#DBCargoUK #Class66 66074 awaits the signal before continuing its way to Drax on 6H65, while 66020 powers off of Stainforth Junction with 4R51 to Immingham. #teamred #shedwatch
#MML #ShedSaturday this afternoon. Running an impressive 57E even after being held at Wellingborough, #DBCargoUK regeared 66651 passes Kettering with 6D32 Elstow to Mountsorrel Sidings. Formerly 66221, this renumber was a ✅️ for 👀 & 📸 for me 😃. #ShedWatch 25/10/25
October 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
#MML #ShedSaturday this afternoon. Running an impressive 57E even after being held at Wellingborough, #DBCargoUK regeared 66651 passes Kettering with 6D32 Elstow to Mountsorrel Sidings. Formerly 66221, this renumber was a ✅️ for 👀 & 📸 for me 😃. #ShedWatch 25/10/25
Love coming out of the @railwaymuseum.bsky.social (for work I promise) and seeing a @DBCargoUK set of empty flats to Scunthorpe & a steam-hauled charter. 66050 does the honours on 6D12 #TrainLife #FreightLife
November 20, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Love coming out of the @railwaymuseum.bsky.social (for work I promise) and seeing a @DBCargoUK set of empty flats to Scunthorpe & a steam-hauled charter. 66050 does the honours on 6D12 #TrainLife #FreightLife
#Shedwatch #HeritageLivery @DBCargoUK 66080 on the Didcot avoiding line with 4M71 Soton W Docks Berth 109 to Birch Coppice Exchange Sdg (taken 10/1/25).
January 15, 2025 at 7:12 AM
#Shedwatch #HeritageLivery @DBCargoUK 66080 on the Didcot avoiding line with 4M71 Soton W Docks Berth 109 to Birch Coppice Exchange Sdg (taken 10/1/25).
Good Morning Everyone,
Thought i would have a little running session with @DBCargoUK class 66 (66113) with some box wagons and double headed @GWRHelp HSTs 43005/43016 on 4/9/2025 #TMRGUK
Thought i would have a little running session with @DBCargoUK class 66 (66113) with some box wagons and double headed @GWRHelp HSTs 43005/43016 on 4/9/2025 #TMRGUK
September 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Good Morning Everyone,
Thought i would have a little running session with @DBCargoUK class 66 (66113) with some box wagons and double headed @GWRHelp HSTs 43005/43016 on 4/9/2025 #TMRGUK
Thought i would have a little running session with @DBCargoUK class 66 (66113) with some box wagons and double headed @GWRHelp HSTs 43005/43016 on 4/9/2025 #TMRGUK
#FreightFriday A look back to Cardiff in early October with a double #ShedWatch. @DBCargoUK 66010 and 66084 with a Newport docks to Margam working.
November 8, 2024 at 8:06 AM
#FreightFriday A look back to Cardiff in early October with a double #ShedWatch. @DBCargoUK 66010 and 66084 with a Newport docks to Margam working.
Model Engine Showcase: My most modern engine, a Hornby BR Class 59 59206 'John F Yeoman' on a short freight train of aggregates.
#modelrailway #bedroom #layout #modeltrains #train #engine #dieselengine #hornby #class59 #dbschenker #dbcargouk #freighttrain #aggregates #poor #troublesome
#modelrailway #bedroom #layout #modeltrains #train #engine #dieselengine #hornby #class59 #dbschenker #dbcargouk #freighttrain #aggregates #poor #troublesome
May 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Model Engine Showcase: My most modern engine, a Hornby BR Class 59 59206 'John F Yeoman' on a short freight train of aggregates.
#modelrailway #bedroom #layout #modeltrains #train #engine #dieselengine #hornby #class59 #dbschenker #dbcargouk #freighttrain #aggregates #poor #troublesome
#modelrailway #bedroom #layout #modeltrains #train #engine #dieselengine #hornby #class59 #dbschenker #dbcargouk #freighttrain #aggregates #poor #troublesome
66066 "Geoff Spencer" working the 6C03 Northolt Sidings to Severnside Sita at Avonmouth Bulk Handling Terminal on 25th April 2026.
#ukrailways #trainspotting #trainlogger #DBcargoUK
#ukrailways #trainspotting #trainlogger #DBcargoUK
June 22, 2026 at 5:32 PM
66066 "Geoff Spencer" working the 6C03 Northolt Sidings to Severnside Sita at Avonmouth Bulk Handling Terminal on 25th April 2026.
#ukrailways #trainspotting #trainlogger #DBcargoUK
#ukrailways #trainspotting #trainlogger #DBcargoUK
6L90
4.51AM PETERBOROUGH WEST YARD TO NORWICH GOODS YARD
DB Cargo 66172 with a rake of MMA wagons on the peterborough west yard-norwich stone train is seen entering norwich goods yard on 27/1/2025
#DBCargoUK #DBCargo #Class66 #MMAWagons
4.51AM PETERBOROUGH WEST YARD TO NORWICH GOODS YARD
DB Cargo 66172 with a rake of MMA wagons on the peterborough west yard-norwich stone train is seen entering norwich goods yard on 27/1/2025
#DBCargoUK #DBCargo #Class66 #MMAWagons
January 27, 2025 at 8:16 AM
6L90
4.51AM PETERBOROUGH WEST YARD TO NORWICH GOODS YARD
DB Cargo 66172 with a rake of MMA wagons on the peterborough west yard-norwich stone train is seen entering norwich goods yard on 27/1/2025
#DBCargoUK #DBCargo #Class66 #MMAWagons
4.51AM PETERBOROUGH WEST YARD TO NORWICH GOODS YARD
DB Cargo 66172 with a rake of MMA wagons on the peterborough west yard-norwich stone train is seen entering norwich goods yard on 27/1/2025
#DBCargoUK #DBCargo #Class66 #MMAWagons
This took what was already one of TSW's best routes and made it even better.
#trainsimworld #tsw #dovetailgames #dtg #greatwesternexpress #remastered #newtimetable #oldoakcommon #actonmainline #ealingbroadway #southall #gwr #class43 #hst #networkerturbo #dbcargouk #military #gaming #videogame
#trainsimworld #tsw #dovetailgames #dtg #greatwesternexpress #remastered #newtimetable #oldoakcommon #actonmainline #ealingbroadway #southall #gwr #class43 #hst #networkerturbo #dbcargouk #military #gaming #videogame
February 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM
This took what was already one of TSW's best routes and made it even better.
#trainsimworld #tsw #dovetailgames #dtg #greatwesternexpress #remastered #newtimetable #oldoakcommon #actonmainline #ealingbroadway #southall #gwr #class43 #hst #networkerturbo #dbcargouk #military #gaming #videogame
#trainsimworld #tsw #dovetailgames #dtg #greatwesternexpress #remastered #newtimetable #oldoakcommon #actonmainline #ealingbroadway #southall #gwr #class43 #hst #networkerturbo #dbcargouk #military #gaming #videogame
His Majesty King Charles III has awarded DB Cargo UK the Royal Warrant to maintain and operate the royal train. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/locomotive-livery-changes-announced-as-db-cargo-has-royal-warrant-renewed.html #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #environment
Locomotive livery changes announced as DB Cargo has royal warrant renewed
His Majesty King Charles III has awarded DB Cargo UK the Royal Warrant to maintain and operate the royal train. DB Cargo has had the royal warrant since privatisation, meaning they have had the warrant for more than 30 years. Livery changes for the two locomotives will include a change…
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February 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
His Majesty King Charles III has awarded DB Cargo UK the Royal Warrant to maintain and operate the royal train. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/locomotive-livery-changes-announced-as-db-cargo-has-royal-warrant-renewed.html #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #environment
More 2025 plans released for steam locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/more-2025-plans-released-for-steam-locomotive-no-60103-flying-scotsman.html #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #didcot #DidcotRailwayCentre #LocomotionShildon #march #NationalRailwayMuseum
More 2025 plans released for steam locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman
The National Railway Museum has announced some more details of what Flying Scotsman will get up to in 2025. Flying Scotsman’s custodian, Northern Steam Operations Limited, has brought in DB Cargo UK to operate FLying Scotsman on the mainline, but the NRM says that 2025 will be more focussed on…
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February 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
More 2025 plans released for steam locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/more-2025-plans-released-for-steam-locomotive-no-60103-flying-scotsman.html #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #didcot #DidcotRailwayCentre #LocomotionShildon #march #NationalRailwayMuseum
Work to Fit ETCS to Class 66s Begins https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/db-cargo-uk-begins-etcs-fleet-fitment-at-toton-depot.html #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #siemens #TotonTractionMaintenanceDepot
Work to Fit ETCS to Class 66s Begins
DB Cargo Class 66s are being fitted with the new European Train Control System (ETCS) this week.
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August 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
DB Cargo UK says that they are confident that a sale represents the best route to securing long-term growth. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/db-cargo-uk-sale-sees-no-redundancy-guarantee-sought-after.html #DbCargoUk #jobs #TssaUnion
DB Cargo UK sale sees No Redundancy Guarantee sought after
As we reported earlier this month, DB Cargo UK is now up for sale, with the German operator deciding to focus on its Core European operations.
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August 28, 2026 at 2:21 PM
DB Cargo UK says that they are confident that a sale represents the best route to securing long-term growth. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/db-cargo-uk-sale-sees-no-redundancy-guarantee-sought-after.html #DbCargoUk #jobs #TssaUnion
92015 and 67024 are seen at Crewe on the 0A06 light engine move from Crewe T.M.D. (E) to Wembley Loco Sidings on 7th August 2026. With only four left in active service, the red 92s are becoming increasingly scarce so it was nice to see one moving.
#ukrailways #trainspotting #trainlogger #DBcargoUK
#ukrailways #trainspotting #trainlogger #DBcargoUK
August 17, 2026 at 5:37 PM
92015 and 67024 are seen at Crewe on the 0A06 light engine move from Crewe T.M.D. (E) to Wembley Loco Sidings on 7th August 2026. With only four left in active service, the red 92s are becoming increasingly scarce so it was nice to see one moving.
#ukrailways #trainspotting #trainlogger #DBcargoUK
#ukrailways #trainspotting #trainlogger #DBcargoUK
The work will be carried out to nine Class 66s, with work taking place at Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in the East Midlands. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-66-locomotives-to-be-fitted-with-digital-signalling-thanks-to-major-deal.html #bank #book #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #deal
Class 66 locomotives to be fitted with digital signalling thanks to major deal
Class 66 locomotives are to be fitted with digital in-cab signalling thanks to a new deal between DB Cargo UK and Siemens Mobility. Work to fit the European Train Control System will begin in July. The work will be carried out to nine Class 66s, with work taking place at…
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February 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The work will be carried out to nine Class 66s, with work taking place at Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in the East Midlands. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-66-locomotives-to-be-fitted-with-digital-signalling-thanks-to-major-deal.html #bank #book #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #deal
The train then travelled the 35 miles to Milton Keynes before heading to the new rail freight interchange at Northampton Gateway. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/watch-first-commercial-freight-train-runs-along-east-west-rail.html #DbCargoUk #EastWestRail #MiltonKeynes #NetworkRail
WATCH: First commercial freight train runs along East West Rail
A milestone in the construction of East West Rail was met yesterday when the first commercial freight train travelled along the line as part of its journey. The train was operated by DB Cargo UK on behalf of Maritime Transport and departed Didcot before coming onto the new line at…
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June 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The train then travelled the 35 miles to Milton Keynes before heading to the new rail freight interchange at Northampton Gateway. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/watch-first-commercial-freight-train-runs-along-east-west-rail.html #DbCargoUk #EastWestRail #MiltonKeynes #NetworkRail
DB Cargo UK installs new railhead lighting in safety and efficiency programme https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/db-cargo-uk-installs-new-railhead-lighting-in-safety-and-efficiency-programme.html #carlisle #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #doncaster #HooJunction #NetworkRail #newport #scotland #scunthorpe
DB Cargo UK installs new railhead lighting in safety and efficiency programme
New railhead lighting has been installed at 17 DB Cargo UK sites, under a national programme to improve safety and efficiency. Funding came from Network Rail’s Freight Safety Improvement Programme (FSIP) for trackside technology across the UK.
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April 27, 2026 at 12:21 PM
DB Cargo UK installs new railhead lighting in safety and efficiency programme https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/db-cargo-uk-installs-new-railhead-lighting-in-safety-and-efficiency-programme.html #carlisle #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #doncaster #HooJunction #NetworkRail #newport #scotland #scunthorpe
The Royal Family has announced that they plan to withdraw the Royal Train from 2027, when the contract expires. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/end-of-the-line-for-the-royal-train-as-withdrawal-announced.html #class_67 #DbCargoUk
End of the line for the Royal Train as withdrawal announced
The Royal Family has announced that they plan to withdraw the Royal Train from 2027, when the contract expires. Decommisioning of the train will commence during the year, and the decision has been made due to the cost of storage and maintenance versus the level of use it gets. According…
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July 1, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The Royal Family has announced that they plan to withdraw the Royal Train from 2027, when the contract expires. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/end-of-the-line-for-the-royal-train-as-withdrawal-announced.html #class_67 #DbCargoUk
Various organisations will be running stalls in the Fields, including DB Cargo UK. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/db-cargo-sponsors-doncaster-pride-and-unveils-new-livery-for-class-66.html #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #doncaster #SouthYorkshire #yorkshire
DB Cargo sponsors Doncaster Pride and unveils new livery for Class 66
Rail freight operator DB Cargo UK, which is based in Doncaster, is for the first time taking part in the South Yorkshire city’s LGBT+ Pride event this year.
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August 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Various organisations will be running stalls in the Fields, including DB Cargo UK. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/db-cargo-sponsors-doncaster-pride-and-unveils-new-livery-for-class-66.html #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #doncaster #SouthYorkshire #yorkshire
DB Cargo UK up for sale as restructure takes place https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/db-cargo-uk-up-for-sale-as-restructure-takes-place.html #DbCargoAg #DbCargoUk
DB Cargo UK up for sale as restructure takes place
It has been confirmed this morning that DB Cargo UK is up for sale, as DB Cargo AG increases its focus on its core Central European operations. The UK Management Board at DB Cargo UK is looking for a new owner to provide additional capital, more market opportunities and scale…
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August 17, 2026 at 10:53 AM
DB Cargo UK up for sale as restructure takes place https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/db-cargo-uk-up-for-sale-as-restructure-takes-place.html #DbCargoAg #DbCargoUk