Locomotive Museum
Do anbey Mh., 06250 Ankara, Turkiye
About the company:
One of the many attractions of the Turkish capital is the Locomotive Museum, located in the open air in the Maltepe district. The museum is owned and operated by Turkish State Railways. The main building of the museum was built in 1924 and has historical significance.
The total area of this two-storey stone structure is about 680 square meters. There are expositions dedicated to the history of railway transport in Turkey. You can get acquainted with old lanterns, parts of locomotives, plumbing appliances, means of communication, as well as original tickets, documents and bonds.
But the main exhibits of the Locomotive Museum are located right in front of the entrance to the building, under the open sky. These are Henschel & Son, Vulcan Iron Works, Schwartzkopf and Baldwin Locomotive Works. Many of them have been renovated many times, making them look new.