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Camlik Railway Museum nr Kusadasi in Turkey 08 September 2008.
Situated about 10 miles inland from the Port of Kusadasi this fabulous open-air museum contains over 30 superb Turkish Steam-Engines either parked around the old turntable or placed in the grounds on short lengths of track.Spacing is excellent enabling good photography with no obstructions.This location used to be the Loco Depot for Camlik but was closed when the line was diverted.Well worth the 50 euro's it cost for the taxi ride to get there!
I visited this superb Museum during a Port stop-over at Kusadasi whilst on an Eastern-Med Cruise.Taxi Driver in the Town Centre there was somewhat bemused that I wanted to go to the Railway-Museum at Camlik and not the usual tourist destination nearby of Ephesus (An old Greek Ruin).I know which one I preferred!
Breaking news in May 2011 is that this Museum may be on the verge of closure and future of all exhibits uncertain.All rather worrying!
For an amazing 'Panoramic' visit to this now threatened iconic Museum click HERE
This 600mm gauge loco number '140' is perhaps one of the most emblematic narrow gauge loco in Turkey. During World War one, Henschel supplied about one hundred of these locos for use in Anatolia. They were based on common German military specifications of the time. They were used for the construction of the Baghdad Railway, especially in the unfinished areas at the time: the Cilician Gates and the Anamus crossing.... 6 examples of this class are still extant....................
Another view of '140' nestling under the bushes in a corner of the Camlik Museum site.
Picture-1 '3304' a 0-6-0 dating from 1918.One of just 10 built by Henchel for the Turkish Army as part of a WW-1 order....5 from original 10 are preserved........
Picture-2 '3304' a 0-6-0 dating from 1918.One of just 10 built by Henchel for the Turkish Army as part of a WW-1 order.....5 from original 10 are preserved........
Picture-3 '3304' a 0-6-0 dating from 1918.One of just 10 built by Henchel for the Turkish Army as part of a WW-1 order....5 from original 10 are preserved........
'3355' another 0-6-0 this time by Maffei in Germany.originally constructed in 1911 .It is an ex-SCP engine....Only one left out of five built......
Manufactured in England by Stephenson &Co in 1891 '3362' was one of a pair sent out to Turkey way back then.An ex-ORC engine.....Both this and '3361' survive.'3361' being at Sivas..................
'3405' is an Ex CFOA, TCDD class 1C.These engines were used on commuter trains from Haydarpasa until the arrival of the Prussian T18's (TCDD 3700's) in the 1920's.Built in 1906 by Borsig this loco survives as does '3407' at Soğutluçesme Station..................
'3558' is a 2-6-2 by Maffei built in 1912,an ex-CO engine.These engines were used on commuter trains between Sirkeci and Halkali up until the electrification of that segment in 1955.10 built of which 2 are preserved.this one and '3556' at Amasya Station......................
Picture-1.This massive 2-10-2 tank engine was built as one of four in 1951 by Henschel.Specially designed purely for banking duties at Bilecik... Now the only one left,the rest were scrapped.....................
Picture-2.What a beast! 2-10-2T used for banking duties ay Bilecik.(See above)..................
Section-2 Heavy Freight Engines
34068. Based on TCDD inventory list, this unit should probably have number 34056 - Nohab n°1843. Tender-end showing that TCDD engines actually carried the loco number on the tender as well as the engine itself. Built by Nohab as a 2-6-0 in 1930....4 survive out of 10 built..........
This massive looking 0-8-0 loco is Ex CFOA and Ex KPEV G8.The Turkish G8 have a very complicated history and not all the records are available to trace back every unit: This engine '44041' was supplied by the Germans to the Ottomans Empire as war supplies.Its history is largely shrouded in mystery (Builder unknown) but still a worthy survivor!..........9 still in existence including one preserved in Germany...............
Picture-1 Manufactured by Nohab at Tubize this massive 2-8-0 from 1927.Altogether 62 of this type were constructed.This one being '45002'...............7 still around,6 preserved and another one dumped.............
Picture-2 Manufactured by Nohab at Tubize this massive 2-8-0 from 1927.Altogether 62 of this type were constructed.This one being '45002' -----76 still around,6 being preserved and another one dumped.........
'45132' is a 2-8-0 built by Humbolt in 1912. One of a class of just 12 examples.An ex-SCP Railway engine......This is the sole example still in existance.......................
Picture-1 '45161' looks quite familier to UK enthusiasts because it is in fact an LMS design Stanier 8F.Manufactured by North-British in Glasgow in 1941.The Turks christened the 20 examples to actually make it to Turkey 'Churchills' for obvious reasons.7 others suffered watery graves being lost at sea during transit.In the long run, The 8F proved not very suitable for main line work in Turkey and were relegated to trip work and shunting but still lasted well into the 1980's because of chronic motive power shortages..........7 still exist including 3 repatriated back to the UK.......
Picture-2 '45161' looks quite familier to UK enthusiasts because it is in fact an LMS design Stanier 8F.Manufactured by North-British in Glasgow in 1941.The Turks christened the 20 examples to actually make it to Turkey 'Churchills' for obvious reasons.7 others suffered watery graves being lost at sea during transit.In the long run, The 8F proved not very suitable for main line work in Turkey and were relegated to trip work and shunting but still lasted well into the 1980's because of chronic motive power shortages..........
Picture-3 '45161' looks quite familier to UK enthusiasts because it is in fact an LMS design Stanier 8F.Manufactured by North-British in Glasgow in 1941.The Turks christened the 20 examples to actually make it to Turkey 'Churchills' for obvious reasons.7 others suffered watery graves being lost at sea during transit.In the long run, The 8F proved not very suitable for main line work in Turkey and were relegated to trip work and shunting but still lasted well into the 1980's because of chronic motive power shortages..........7 still exist including 3 repatriated back to the UK........
Picture-1 During WWII, US Army transportation corps ordered a standard gauge engine for war needs. The design known as S160 was suitable for worldwide service and especially for Europe. A staggering 2120 engines were built by the American industry between 1942 and 1945. Most of them were sent to the UK and then dispatched to the continent after the 1944 invasion. Large batches were sent also to North Africa and Italy. India and USSR received also some S160. When the war was over, the S160 became useless and the USA TC started to dispose of them in 1946/1947. 50 engines were delivered to Turkey in 1947. During WWII, US Army transportation corps ordered a standard gauge engine for war needs. The design known as S160 was suitable for worldwide service and especially for Europe. A staggering 2120 engines were built by the American industry between 1942 and 1945. Most of them were sent to the UK and then dispatched to the continent after the 1944 invasion. Large batches were sent also to North Africa and Italy. India and USSR received also some S160. When the war was over, the S160 became useless and the USA TC started to dispose of them in 1946/1947. 50 engines were delivered to Turkey in 1947. Number range was 45171 to 45220.This example '45172' here at Camlik and '45174' at Ankara are the sole survivors of the 50 that came to Turkey........
Picture-2 During WWII, US Army transportation corps ordered a standard gauge engine for war needs. The design known as S160 was suitable for worldwide service and especially for Europe. A staggering 2120 engines were built by the American industry between 1942 and 1945. Most of them were sent to the UK and then dispatched to the continent after the 1944 invasion. Large batches were sent also to North Africa and Italy. India and USSR received also some S160. When the war was over, the S160 became useless and the USA TC started to dispose of them in 1946/1947. 50 engines were delivered to Turkey in 1947...........
Picture-1 '45501' Manufactured by Batignolles- Creusot.This french 2-8-0 locomotive from 1924 originally numbered a class strength of 18.An ex-CO Railway engine. Again this is the sole survivor......
Picture-2 '45501' Manufactured by Batignolles- Creusot.This french 2-8-0 locomotive from 1924 originally numbered a class strength of 18.An ex-CO Railway engine. Again this is the sole survivor......
4-8-0 by Henschel '46005' seemingly in the middle of a cosmetic-refresh stands minus connecting rods near the turntable.This one was built in 1929(Design derived from KPEV P8). The later version of the same class is seen below (46025) with detailed differances and smoke deflectors fitted........
'46025' A later version of the 4-8-0 engine seen above.Built in 1932 and the final member of the class of 25 examples.This loco plus '46005' survive at camlick with another plinthed at Halkali...............
The 46051 Class were intended for fast passenger service along the Istanbul Ankara main line. Their tall wheels made them well suited to cross the Anatolian steppe. Once this line got dieselised, the 46051 Class found a home in Konya. Working there they survived until the end of steam in Turkey, at the very end of the 1980's. Their design made them ideally suited for all kind of work on the light gradients lines around Konya. They remained unchallenged in Turkey in terms of speed for a steam engine. This one is 46059,again,one of three of a class of just 11 engines to have survived..................
'46103' stands adjacent to the picnic tables here at Camlik.These are used to feed the masses during the afternoon stopover for refreshments for tourists who have been visiting the Greek Ruins at Ephesus a few miles away. A UK build engine by Stephenson in 1929 and an ex ORC Rly machine. Two preserved plus another that is possibly now scrapped........
'46244' a superbly proportioned 2-8-2 built by ALCO in 1942.Known as the USATC S.200 "Middle East" Class. These engines have an unmistakable American look despite being built to British specification. They were designed for an easy conversion from coal to oil fuel firing. They were fitted also with air and vacuum brake. Their good steaming capacity made them well suited for long gradient and they did a good service on TCDD mountainous routes. A total of 53 came to Turkey .Two survive as preserved,this one and '46224' at Ankara Museam.A further four lie dumped at depots......
'55037' Built by BMAG in 1924 this large 0-10-0 Decapod are plain Prussian G10. The first G10 in Turkey were former KPEV engines transferred during World War 1 or very soon after. Subsequently the CFOA and then TCDD continued to order them because this engine suited very well the need of the railway. The 55001's were used until the 1980's and then scrapped upon the arrival of the diesel engines....49 were made and nine still exist.& preserved and two dumped.......................
'56045' was built by Henschel and delivered in 1940.With a wheel arrangement of 2-10-0 these machines predated the BR 9F by many years.A total of 79 were in use in Turkey.This is one of three still around.two preserved ond one dumped.................
Set of Plates on the tender of the loco below (56116) They look authentic but actually made of glass-fibre.Real ones obviously kept under lock and key.All numberplates/ID/Emblems in fact at Camlik are cheap replica's....
Built by Beyer-Peacock in the UK.These engines are a subsequent manufacturing order to the '56001 / 56079'. They are identical except that they were built in Great Britain. The order was placed before the war but could not be fulfilled until 1948. These engines have such a Germanic look that it is hardly believable they were built in Great Britain. A huge 2-10-0 and very reminicent of the metre-gauge 25NC type used in South-Africa.Two are preserved.This one 56116 (final built example) and '56086' at Ankara.Also another five are dumped at various depots.............
'56130' A 1949 build by Skoda by CKD. Here again is a second continuation of the '56001', but this time built by the Czech industry. These engines are identical to the '56001' but have some improvements. The most visible is the tender with an all welded round tank. This tender has also a larger coal capacity....Fifty were built and two preserved and another 12 still dumped around the network at various depots....................
Famously known as 'Skyliners' 88 of these machines roamed the rails in Turkey.TCDD ordered these 2-10-0 Decapods in the USA after the war. The 56301 have the largest boiler and the largest firebox of all TCDD steam engines. The 5,37 m2 grate is mechanically stocked again a unique case for TCDD. This example '56337' was built in 1948 by the Vulcan Iron Works Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania USA.'56375' also survives at Ankara. A superb looking piece of Kit.... In total five still exist either preserved or stored at depots.............
Another view of the 'Skyliner' 56337,the 2-10-0 USA built 'semi' at Camlik.
Picture-1 '56523' Built by MBA these engines were based on the German BR- 52 "Kriegslok" design of which an amazing totol of over 6700 were produced.Only 53 came to Turkey but they worked over 40 years up to the 1980's.'56504' is in the Ankara Museum.........In total 24 are either dumped or plinthed around the country..................
Picture-2 '56523' Built by MBA these engines were based on the German BR- 52 "Kriegslok" design of which an amazing totol of over 6700 were produced.Only 53 came to Turkey but they worked over 40 years up to the 1980's.'56504' is in the Ankara Museum.........In total 24 are either dumped or plinthed around the country..................
'56914' another mighty 2-10-0 constructed in 1926 by Corpet-Louvet for the SCP-Railway.Altogether eight were built and worked into the 1980's and the end of steam in Turkey.Four survive,two at Camlik,this one and 56917 seen below plus two more dumped examples.
'56917' another Corpet Louvet 2-10-0 similar to '56914' shown above.Loco was in a very tight spot and picture only included for the sake of completeness of photos of the entire collection at Camlik..........
Built by Krupp this 2-10-2 class numbered 27 examples.This being the first '57001'.Amazingly about 14 still exist around the country,either dumped or on display(plinthed) at various places...................................
'57018' a member of the same class as '57001' (above).One of 14 survivors..............
'57023' another member of the '57001' class.
Section-3 Groups
Standing around the turntable are 0-8-0 44041,a Henschel steam rotary snowplow n°4 built in 1912, 46025 a 2-8-0 and 56130.A 2-8-0 CKD from 1949.
46025 and 56130 stand side by side around the turntable in the baking sun.
1948 Vulcan Iron Works-USA,(works number 4852) Skyliner 56337 and 1948 Beyer Peacock (works number 6960) 56116 stand isolated on their short lengths of display track.
1943 MBA 13926 DRG 52 "Kriegslok" 56523 and classic looking 46244 a 1942 Alco 70111 USATC S.200 "Middle East" Class. Viewed sitting in the sunshine.
1'C or 2-8-0, 1930 Nohab 1843 This unit has plate n°34068, obviously a mistake,thought to be 34056 and next to it is 46025 a 1932 Henschel (works number 22740)
46059 1937 Henschel 23659 Previously in Konya, arrived in Nov 2005 and 45172 a 1943 Lima 8341 USATC S.160 and 45132 a 1912 Humbolt 809 Ex SCP Rly.
With the surrounding mountains as a backdrop 45132 a 1912 Humbolt 809 Ex SCP Rly and 45002 a 1927 Nohab similar to KPEV G8.2 plus 46005 a 1926 Henschel previously in Camlik station,arrived in 2007. Finally just in view and my only shot of this engine here is 56712 a 2-8-0 1943 Batignolles DRG 44 type formerly SNCF 150X82.
Section-4 Odds and Ends of Interest around the Site.
The Turkish way to replenish the tender of a mainline steam engine! Loco being 're-coaled' is 57023,a massive 2-10-2 heavy freight engine.
Set out in the sunshine outside the old running shed here at Camlik were a couple of Workman hand-pumps trolleys. Quite a hard way to get to work! I would say---------------------
A spare tender type K2'2'T32 Wanen from a BR52 Kriegslok stands next to the Watertower in the old Depot area.
A view of the small servicing shed still standing here a Camlik.
Footnote-----All photogaphs were recorded at Camlik using a Sony-DSC-W50 6m-pixel Compact.A perfect piece of kit as long as the subjects are stationary due to the usual 'shutter delay' experienced with this type of camera! A Superb 'Holiday' Camera.