CAF Mk.5 Accessible Sleeper 15208 Caledonian Sleeper Train Packs attention turned to transportation requirements

attention turned to transportation requirements for the company’s own diesel fuel oil supplies

with provision for re-gauging to Irish 21mm gauge

Controlling Locomotives

It was returned to DB Cargo in early 2024 and reinstated to the DB fleet in full red livery in early 2025

The former D5556 of October 1959 just fell short of its 30th birthday after being withdrawn from Crewe Diesel in February 1989

CAF Mk.5 Accessible Sleeper 15208 Caledonian Sleeper Train Packs attention turned to transportation requirementsThe Mk. 5 coaches used on the Caledonian Sleeper are a fleet of 75 modern locomotive hauled carriages built by Spanish manufacturer CAF specifically for the overnight sleeper service between London Euston and Scottish destinations such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William. They entered service in 2019, replacing older Mark 2 and Mark 3 stock.