 In late 2017 DB Cargo UK sold ten Class 66/0s (66008/016/046/058/081/132/141/184/238/250) to GBRf, who allocated the 66780-789 series to them in ascending order.66789 (formerly 66250), was outshopped in BR Large Logo Blue and named "British Rail 1948-1997" to commemorate BR's 70th Anniversary.They also acquired three Class 47/7s from Colas Rail, for use on Caledonian sleeper and stock move duties (47727, 47739, 47749)
In June 2018 GBRf acquired 16 of the Class 56 locomotives owned by UK Rail Leasing, together with various parts.