More DB Cargo 66s leaving the U.K. for Romania. GBRf 60s Return to Toton T.M.D. (What’s Next) !!!
Trip down to Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in Nottinghamshire to capture the refurbished Class 66s which are heading to Romania
Key Details of the Sale:
Purchaser: Grup Feroviar Roman (GFR), part of GRAMPET Group.
Supplier: DB Cargo UK.
Quantity: 25 Class 66 locomotives.
Purpose: Replacing aging LDE 2100 locomotives to improve operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
Delivery Schedule: Starting late January 2026 (first unit 66014), with all 25 delivered by mid-2028.
Condition: Refurbished and repainted blue by DB Cargo UK prior to export.
About the Class 66 in Romania:
Role: The locomotives will serve as the backbone of GFR’s diesel freight fleet.
Capacity: They are known for high availability and superior power compared to the locomotives they are replacing.
Operator: GFR, which operates over 350 locomotives and 15,000 wagons.
The sale highlights the ongoing demand for the reliable Class 66 design across Eastern Europe.
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This video captures the movement of refurbished Class 66 and 60 locomotives at Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in Nottinghamshire. These units are being exported to Romania as part of a significant sale by DB Cargo UK to Grup Feroviar Roman (GFR). The locomotives will replace older models in GFR’s fleet, enhancing operational efficiency. Several Class 66 locomotives, including 66014, are highlighted, with deliveries set to continue through mid-2028. The footage provides insight into the ongoing international use of the reliable Class 66 design in Eastern Europe.
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