It was already late afternoon as we had the chance to make this glint shot of our charter on the way back to Afyon.
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.
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!
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.
Special train for 40 railway-enthusiasts coming from Middle Europe to Turkey. TCDD steam-loco 56 548 climbs from Alaşehir (altitude 189 m above sea level) to Uşak (908 m).
