I have pictures of Istanbul and Izmir trolleybuses taken in 1979 and 1982/3. Unfortunately, I am a bit too busy at the moment to source them, but if no-one...
Can someone please confirm that the ex-DSB coaches, and presumably the Ex-SNCF Turbotrains can reach Iran via the Bosforus ferry and the Lake Van ferry?...
Hi all The SNCF turbotrain have been spotted all over Europe on their trip to Iran. It would be nice to have a picture from Turkey as well Cheers Jean-Patrick ...
Hi all, I had seen the SNCF turbotrain leaving Istanbul on 23 VII 2005. A DE 33 000 pulled the train through Goztepe Station. Unfortunutely it was dark to take...
... Did they travel under their own steam, as it were ;-3) or were they loco-hauled for the trip, with change of loco at each border ? Cheers, Ron. -- I...
I am re-instating the tour for March 2006,with a similar itinerary as already on my website-www.easteuroperailtours.com This will be updated when I have final...
Are the ex SNCF turbo trains the gas turbine units that used to work between Le Havre and Paris, and if so how many sets are going to Iran? Cheers Robin Lush ...
Hi Jim Don't forget to include a DE24000. These are the emblematic locos of Anatolia. And, in my opinion, they are at a turning point from being the ubiquitous...
Yes they are the former gas turbine Le Havre stock but also, Caen, Cherbourg and many other lines in France. Iran has already some Turbotrain, purchased new...
Hi I would throw in a DE11000 I know that these are in common use still on many services, but they certainly are an attractive alternative, and are found all...
... 33 000 pulled the train through Goztepe Station. Unfortunutely it was dark to take some pictures. ... Thanks, that proves a set had made its way across the...
Hi Malcolm Have you now completed your travels over all the KNR system? Whereto next;
DPRK? Last year they allegedly still had the odd loco wheezing around....
The Allied had a short strecht of NG track to bring up amunitions from the shore to the foot of the hills. The car were horse drawn or even pushed by...
Hello, First and second railway battalions were founded in 1900. 6.company of second battalion was sent to Gallipoli in 1915. They constructed 20 km NG track...
dear all hi, iam experienced railway engineer (track works- civil engineer), i live in malaysia, i wish i can find a job in turkey, i heared that there is a...
Hallo, last January the following DB-AG coaches where sent to Turkey: 51 80 10-91 044-7 Aim260.5 51 80 10-91 013-2 Aim260.5 51 80 10-91 032-2 Aim260.5 51 80...
Has anyone ridden this train (Istanbul - Thessaloniki) in Turkey? What sort of diesel is working train into Greece? Reason I ask is I heard the test run was a...
I doubt the TCDD would send a DE22 to Greece, Greek crews would need to be familiarized with this engine, I don't believe the OSE has this model. Run-through ...
Yes but just between Istanbul and Pehlivankoy. I believe there should be a diesel working between Pehlivankoy and Pityon. But which one? ... From: Gokce Aydin...
... Michael I can't help you with any of your technical queries, but I have seen a set of carriages that matches your description. On at least two occasions...
The coaches were first used in Bogazici Express between Ankara - Istanbul. The result was not that good: They are significantly BELOW the comfort standards set...
Some comments - to the best of my knowledge: 1- Baskent Ekspresi has been introduced as an air-conditioned service right from the start (Early 1990's) on which...
When did the dining cars cease running? On all trains? I have used them
several times this year. They are a welcome break in the journey. How sad! Brian Dunn ...
... I meant the diesel section between Pehlivankoy and Pithion. The test run "WAS" a 22000 which surprises me. This is the reason why I asked question here....
Having problems with message search?
Fill out this form to ensure your group is one of the first to be migrated to the new message search system.
