Hannover-bound ICE set passes Maschen, Europe's largest freight yard, part of which is visible in the background
Hamburg's Hochbahn (subway) twists through the downtown financial zone, as viewed from the famous Michaelis church tower.
A Dual-voltage Class 185 leads a northbound freight over the A253.
Former DR locos used on heavy freights in north Germany.
The 8500 hp Class 151s are generally used on heavy freight services in North Germany. A pair of them head back to Maschen after dropping-off coal empties at the Hamburg docks.
DB have been investing heavily in new equipment recently. A class 152 locomotive leads a short mixed freight from the Hamburg docks towards Harburg.
Private operator Metronom run services between Bremen, Hamburg and Uelzen in Germany.
Inherited from East Germany's DR after unification, the 114 class can be found on regional services throughout the north of the country.
ES 64 U2-034 Padeberg (DK)-- Hamburg Hbf, [ Not bad for a hand held shot ]