[ebaykal]

Hi again,

This ones for you Peter. (hope I can post the pictures the first time)

The "Skyliners " all originated from the USA ( Vulcan Iron Works )
88 of them was in service in TCDD (Turkish State Railways) in 1948.
They weight 110,6 mtons
had a speed of 70 km/hr max
Length : 21.8 meters

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and the lovely tender with typical american trucks:

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Cheers
Baykal

 

[ebaykal]

OOOps ,

Sorry first time picture posting seems a bit large!

Anyway glad you liked them.As I've said the pictures were taken at a place called "Camlik" in the west part of Turkey.
It's Europes largest open air steam loco museum.80 odd locos on display. A cattle of British,German,USA ,KPEV..etc.
If you are into it I can post more Peter.

Cheers
Baykal

 

[ebaykal]

Peter a bonus :

The Stanier 8F.

If you want more abt skyliners I suggest you visit :

http://www.trainsofturkey.com/index.htm

Cheers

Baykal