[DE] Loco Buggies used to bring damaged TX Logistik 185 538 to Kassel [updated]

Written by Simon Wijnakker on 17.11.2017 in Alstom/Bombardier TRAXX, Bombardier, Bombardier TRAXX AC1 TX Logistik (sold)

On 15.11.2017, RailAdventure 139 558 took TX Logistik electric locomotive no. 185 538 from Bremen to Kassel. Clearly the locomotive is damaged – check the subtle ‘wrinkles’ at the bottom of the right cab. The special ‘Loco Buggies’ developed by RailAdventure were used to get the machine back ‘home’.

Update 17.11.2017: Early October the 185 538 collided sideways with Locon diesel locomotive 207 (V100-West) in Bremen. The electric locomotive was pushed of the tracks and derailed.

TX Logistik owns 5 such machines that were built in 2004, the full list can be found on Railcolor.net

Arriving at Kassel Rangierbahnhof – RailAdventure 139 558 with transport wagons and 185 538 on Loco Buggies – 15.11.2017 – Photo: Christian Klotz

TX Logistik 185 538 on Loco Buggies – 15.11.2017 – Photo: Christian Klotz

TX Logistik 185 538 on Loco Buggies – 15.11.2017 – Photo: Christian Klotz