It's barbecue time on the footplate of the TCDD 56 548. Chicken steaks and onions are being roasted in the firebox of the locomotive. I must admit that the sandwich tasted very good together with ... (more)
Life still looks OK in the little station of Yildirimkemal between Usak and Afyon. There is no sign of stress like we know in our larger cities. It was very nice just to sit here for a while and t... (more)
I was quite exhausted when I reached the top of the hill, but when looking at this picture, I believe that it was well worth the effort.
Naci was the engineer of the DE24 203 that was used to push our steam charter freight train during the whole trip. The purpose of using the diesel locomotive was to save the water of the steamer t... (more)
The rock tunnel is without any doubt the most scenic one on the line between Güneyköy and Alasehir. If you add a steam locomotive and a beautiful sunshine, you obtain a nice shot!
The DE24 203 diesel locomotive was used as a helper at the end of our steam freight train. It is seen here entering the famous "rock tunnel" on the very scenic line between Güneyköy and Alasehir... (more)
During our one week tour through Western Turkey organized by Dietmar Kramer, we have travelled more than 1400 km in the caboose of a freight train that was hauled by the TCDD steam locomotive 56 5... (more)
TCDD Decapod 56 548 is leaving the Güneyköy station with the steam freight charter organized by Dietmar Kramer.
DH11064 rests at Soma station
DE24143 rests at Soma station
DE33040 enters Manisa station with the 10:02 service from Ulukent to Bandirma
DE24326 sits at Ankara station awaiting departure with the 20:15 Ankara to Adana service.
