The two TCDD steamers 56 516 and 56 508 are standing side by side at the Alasehir station. Both "Kriegsloks" have been constructed in Germany in 1943. #516 has been built by Orenstein & ... (more)

Our mixed train has arrived at the Alasehir station. On the platform, young boys are selling simits. Simit is a sesame crusted, circular bread from Turkey. Also known as Turkish bagel, this crusty... (more)

The TCDD Decapod 56 516 hauling an early morning mixed train is making a brief halt at the busy Urganli station. The locomotive (ex DRG 52 4855) has been built by Orenstein & Koppel in 1943.