A bit late reply, but: The coaches of Baskent Express (TVS2000 coaches) ride on very well - known Y32 bogies. These bogies are suited for 200 km/h operation,...
Point taken about the TCDD carriages. I didn't realise tey were not airconditioned. Of interest to me is the fact that the train seems to be about an hour ...
... SF300, the bogies of these German coaches. The German coaches do have MD36 bogies. SF300 is a modern bogie type, constructed by the Austrian SGP (now...
Interesting! The information that these coaches ride on SF300 bogies is given by TCDD personnel. But I won't get surprised if they really don't know what they...
I don't know a word of German, but I think the link you sent for MD36 is not working. By the way, do you have any idea for Y32 vs SF300 comparison? Gokce ... ...
Sorry, the Link was cut into three parts after posting Here is a shorter Version http://makeashorterlink.com/?U10A521CB I don't know a english site, but as a...
Hi Phil Congratulation for the really great pictures. It is quite interesting to view Bulgaria, Greece and European Turkey in the same trip. These three...
... The reason for use of diesels on some trains is because some of the freights set down and pick up wagons between Istanbul and Kapikule and some of the ...
15th of October was the official day celebrated here, in Israel. I myself, am going to participate in a tour (unfortunately by bus and foot) along the old...
How easy is it to get photo permission for photography on TCDD stations? I know a few people who report having problems, (though personally I have never had...
Phil, Authorities are much more tolerant to foreigners than they are to Turkish citizens. I don't think that any foreigner may have a problem. Gokce Philip...
Hi fellows "Secondly, have the new DE33000 caused some DE22000 to be moved to other locations? Maybe now DE22000 do work in Afyon, Izmir region? One friend saw...
Some other people might have more accurate answers for the other questions but one thing I know is: The 33 series, normally, will never be used on passenger...
Hi There are "18" DE33xxx locos still in service and I heard that DE33019 is being built in Tulomsas Factory. There isn't a "best place to see" them but you...
DE33xxx was hauling Pamukkale Ekspresi last summer Does anyone have photo of this event? No, unfortunately. I had got my photo machine that day, but I couldn't...
Additional info: One of my friends reported that he had seen a 33XXX hauling a passenger express departing Ankara for Malatya approximately 5-6 months ago ...
Hý Phýl, I can have a go at the translatýon - a natýve speaker would do a better job but I dont know what the trenler lýst ýs. Jon ... [Non-text portions...
According to CNR website, CNR will supply 10 industrial locos to Turkey See here: http://www.cnrgc.com/LISTS/article/_MAINPAGE/ennews/default3.aspx?id=1148 Tip...
Jean, I am in search for railroad bridges for some time since my HO train diorama will mainly consist of bridges. For this reason I am interested in any kind...
Hi I don't believe that this bridge is 100 years old yet, a diversionary narrow guage line existed here (and which can be clearly seen on the ground) which...
Hi Re the note of Chinese locos for Turkey, it seems the Chinese meanwhile are ordering American locos! See this posting from the Indain Railfans Yahoo group ...
Hi Hope they don't have the experience Pakistan recently had, the main frames cracked so badly that they all had to be sent back! Malcolm Jean-Patrick Charrey...
Dear Jean, Look for some magnificent photos taken by a friend of mine from Holland, Ian Lawrence. His photos might show you some great railway bridges and he...
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