- TCDD 46201 Class
The
Turkish Republic Railways (TCDD) 46201 Class is a class of ex-USATC Lend-Lease S200 Class2-8-2 steam locomotive s.Overview
The
USATC S200 Class was an American-designed locomotive which theylent-leased to the British for use in theMiddle East . The first 29 locomotives, Nos. 46201-29 were delivered to the Turks in1943 . All werecoal -burners. The Allies wanted to ensure that the Turks had efficient railway network should theirsupply lines extend through Turkey, while keeping neutral Turkey friendly towards them.Nazi Germany meanwhile also suppliedDRG BR 52 -type Kriegsloks to the Turks in1943 which formed the 56501 Class.After the war, TCDD acquired 24 more engines, Nos. 46230-53, which were mostly oil-burners. The Turks also obtained ex-
USATC S160 Class 2-8-0 s which formed the 45171 Class.Preservation
Two have been preserved, 46244 at
Çamlık railway museum and at 46224 Ankara railway museum.External links
http://www.trainsofturkey.com/w/pmwiki.php/Steam/46201
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