[locomotive] Unknown black Modula locomotive arrives in Europe [updated]

In the past few days, a new all-black VRS Modula locomotive has been seen on transport through Germany. Its registration is 90 80 1120 001-5 D-VL. The machine arrived in Antwerp by boat from China. 

Dr. Günther Barths has been so kind to allow us to publish his images, made on 21.02.2024:

RailAdventure 2016 902 with VRS Modula 1120 001 in Hamburg-Harburg on 21.02.2024 © Dr. Günther Barths
RailAdventure 2016 902 with VRS Modula 1120 001 in Hamburg-Harburg on 21.02.2024 © Dr. Günther Barths
RailAdventure 2016 902 with VRS Modula 1120 001 in Hamburg-Harburg on 21.02.2024 © Dr. Günther Barths

It was already known ‘1020’ was the new Baureihen-nummer for the Modula – with 1120 a new subtype has been added.

We keep you posted on the subject. Meanwhile, you can check the different Modula projects: