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DH27001 to DH27003

• Axle: CC
• Total quantity: 3
• First year: 1961
• Manufacturer: Krauss Maffei

 These three loco were purchased by TCDD and tried as an alternative to the American built diesel. Although the performance of these mighty locos was very good, TCDD never ordered a follow-up batch and went for the GE locos. It is said that the price and the financing package of the later was much better.

Factory picture of DH27003. Photo Krauss-Maffei, Published in "Lokomotiven made in Germany"

An unknown DH27000 ready to depart Haydarpasa with the Anatolia Express to Ankara. On the opposite side of the same platform, a 46000 heading a local commuter train. On the far left, a MT5300. This pictures was taken in the mid to late 1960's. Published in Trains Magazine, April 1970, page 26