A Syrian Galloping Goose is rusting away in a small station on the line between Damas and Serghaya. From the informations that I could collect, it appears that this unusual vehicle is based on a 1... (more)

The sun is already near the horizon as #91 is running towards Deraa with a passenger train.

The Hartmann Mikado #262 is crossing a nice stone arch bridge on the way from Damas to Deraa. For nearly two years during WW1, British demolition teams worked with their Arab rebel allies to metho... (more)

Portrait of the 123 years old Hartmann 0-4-4-2T Mallet steam locomotive at the Deraa shed.

The Borsig Consolidation #160 is rushing through the Garaz/Garez station in the Syrian desert between the cities of Deraa and Bosra.

The Syrian steam locomotive #160 is resting at the Cadem shed. The next day, the Borsig will haul a mixed train to Deraa.

The Syrian steam locomotive #91 built in Germany by Hartmann in 1907 is shunting at the Deraa station.

Portrait of the Syrian steam locomotive #262 at the Deraa station. The 2-8-2 has been built by Hartmann in 1918.

Line up of three german built steam locomotives at the Deraa station. From the left to the right, are displayed the following locomotives: #91is a Hartmann built in 1907, #160 is a Borsig built in... (more)

Two german built steam locomotives are waiting for their next duty at the Deraa shed. The left engine is #66, a 2-6-0 tender locomotive with an additional tender that has been built by Jung in 190... (more)

Steam in the Yarmouk gorge.

Steam in the Yarmouk gorge.

The Syrian steam locomotive #160 has been built in Germany by Borsig in 1914. It is seen here arriving at the Deraa station with a passenger train.

The Syrian Mallet locomotive #962 has been built in Germany by Hartmann in 1896. It is seen here waiting at the Muzherib station with a passenger train before another run down the line into the sc... (more)

The Syrian Mallet locomotive #962 has been built in Germany by Hartmann in 1896. It is seen here hauling a passenger train down to the Yarmouk gorge near Deraa with the help of another steamer at ... (more)