The 'Decapod' #56 548 of the Turkish Railway TCDD is pulling a passenger train heading to Uşak on a warm September evening.
The line Alaşehir-Uşak, which was opened in 1887, is part of the Izmir-Afyonkarahisar railway, the second oldest railway in Turkey. The 'Decapod' #56 548 of the Turkish Railway TCDD used... (more)
TCDD #56 548 "Decapod" is crossing the third big steel girder bridge of the line Alaşehir-Uşak, which was opened in 1887.
TCDD #56 548 "Decapod" with its passenger train on the third big steel girder bridge of the line Alaşehir-Uşak.
TCDD #56 548 "Decapod" charging through the vineyards near Alaşehir during sunrise.
TCDD #56 548 with its passenger train in golden evening light.
The Decapod 56 548, former DR 52 7429, built in 1943 in Vienna Floridsdorf is the only remaining operational steam engine in Turkey. It is seen here with its passenger train bound for Afyonkarahis... (more)
The Decapod 56 548, built in 1943 in Vienna Floridsdorf is the only remaining operational steam engine in Turkey. On September 14-16 2017, a small group of railroad enthusiasts and photographers e... (more)
Under the setting sun, the steam-hauled "Yolcu Tren" from Manisa charges towards Uşak. As it did 35 years ago!
Waiting for a drink at the Belemedik station.
Steam charter in the Taurus mountains in the South Eastern part of Turkey.
Oiling the beast.
Fixing a small problem just before departure.
