Recently, several locomotives got new, small HHLA/Metrans logos. We already mentioned MRCE 185 556. New is MRCE 185 547 and SBB Cargo 482 029.

Four MRCE locomotives got new logos of CTL Logistics recently. The white logos combine nicely with the black of MRCE. The no's: 185 545 (corredted, not 544!), 555, 563, 566 and 572. (Udo Plischewski / Jens Mittwoch / Albert Hitfield)

As seen on 21.10.2015 in Galle (DE): MRCE 185 573 now with the logos of N1 Rail Services. (Norbert Galle)

Railcolor: More information about these trains:

MRCE 185.2

For the Scandinavian region, and for operators that are specialized in heavy duty services, a six axle dual mode locomotive would be ideal.

Update: We got an comment in this item. In Scandinavia for example, the last mile is not always 'just a few' kms. It can be hundred kilometer of track without catenary. The diesel locomotive that needs to help out here, needs more than just a 180 kW diesel engine for example. - BD

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DB Traxx DE Multi Engine MRCE 185.2

MRCE 185.2

Also the future MRCE 185 408-2 got some fresh air today, two times. This morning for a trial run. In the afternoon, it took Akiem 76102 to Kassel Rangeribahnhof.

Both 185 407 and 408, to be delivered to MRCE, are still in Kassel, waiting for delivery. Their assembly was completed already at the end of 2011. Nice detail: Check all the signalling system equipment on the bogie on the right. - CK MRCE 185.2

update: Only 408 was on trials on 13.01.2012, because the Danish ATC trails for 407 were not succesful the day before. 407 completed the tests solo on 16.01.2012 - PF MRCE 185.2

Update: Beacon Rail's 185 594 returned to the Kassel factory. The 407 and 408 continued their journey hauled by TXL 185 531. Both engines will now start test runs in Denmark and Sweden in the next days. - FB MRCE 185.2

Railcolor.net comment: And who will operate this machine? We don't know. But just add some logos and the livery of the 407 will closely resemble the locomotive in the picture... MRCE 185.2

Mitsui Rail Capital Europe B.V. in Amsterdam (MRCE) and Dispolok GmbH in Munich (Dispolok) will take an important step in integrating their locomotive leasing operations as of April 1, 2008.

MRCE successfully established in October 2004 as a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui) for locomotive leasing operation in Europe, and Dispolok, acquired by Mitsui in October 2006, will integrate their operations to create one of the largest European locomotive operating lessors and service providers with more than 200 locomotives already delivered to customers in more than 10 countries in Europe.

The integration will comprise a transfer of all leasing operations to Munich, which will be renamed MRCE Dispolok GmbH (MRCE Dispolok), and a concentration of all corporate operations in Amsterdam, which will continue to carry the name of Mitsui Rail Capital Europe B.V. All day-to-day locomotive lease operations including sales & marketing, fleet management, logistics management and service & maintenance management for the entire fleet of MRCE and MRCE Dispolok will be centralized in Munich, while the marketing and technology strategy & development, business administration, financing and budgeting, locomotive procurement and ownership will be homed in Amsterdam. Current MRCE sales staff will be operationally assigned to MRCE Dispolok but physically remain in Amsterdam to be closer to core customers in North & Western Europe. All shares of Mitsui in Dispolok will be transferred to MRCE. A new corporate identity and logo design will be introduced including the unification of the entire fleet to a black color scheme.

This integration is to combine the industrial and financial strength of MRCE and Dispolok and to establish the basis for further expansion and diversification.􃧹r. Miki, the current CEO of MRCE and future Managing Director, Group CEO of MRCE explained: “The integration will be mainly driven by using best the existing expertise and capabilities at the actual locations and we have not been chasing a holding structure but more a vertical concentration into corporate and market functions”. Mr. Stahl, the current President and COO of MRCE and future Managing Director, Group Marketing & Strategy of MRCE outlined: “This will be to combine the strength of both while eliminating weakness. We think to have created an organization which by operations has an unparalleled depth of know-how and functions in this specific market and commit to spearhead market development to all aspects in favor of our business partners”. Dr. Breinl, the current COO of Dispolok and future Chief Officer, Group Technology, Development of MRCE added;” We are leading ETCS development having invested in a very promising and future oriented design and configuration for our fleet and have started to look into a different design of locomotives”.

For the near future, MRCE will focus on the European Rail new development by supporting and assisting privately and nationally held railways to regain transportation market shares, while endeavoring to protect the environment, as well as to improve the efficiency of the supply of goods to meet the growing demands of the society. In close cooperation with Mitsui, MRCE is planning to diversify into various new business segments related to rail freight transportation.

We value your patronage and believe that this new and more focused structure will broaden and strengthen our ability to be of service for you. We want to be on your side wherever you need us. - MRCE ex MThB/SBB Cargo series MRCE 185.2 MRCE ER 20 MRCE ES64F4 MRCE ES64U2 MRCE Re484 MRCE Traxx AC1