Class 56.0 (1'E h2 / 2-10-0) Steam Locomotives

The class 56.0 (56001-56116) is similar to a German class 44.  They were built by several German builders as well as by the Vulcan Iron Foundry in England.




TCDD 56092 resting at the Kemalpasa Locomotive Depot.




A double-headed goods train lead by a 56.1 and a 56.0 climbing Ulugecit Pass.

Note the differences in the tenders of the two identical locomotives. Skoda-built 56129 has a welded tub tender, whereas the German-built 56085 has a standard tender.




TCDD 56087 at the Kemalpasa Locomotive Terminal.





TCDD 55014 and 56093 at the coaling facility at the Kemalpasa depot.

 




A close-up of a TCDD Class 56.0 engine at the coal dock.




A goods train double-headed by 56093 and 56086 racing by Ceviztepe-East.