TCDD MT5300

TCDD MT5300 was a series of diesel multiple units operated by the Turkish State Railways. The trains were used on intercity services, and offered higher speeds and comfort than steam powered trains. There had many similarities to the MT5200. The motor units were built by MAN, Esslingen and Duewag with MAN Diesel engines, while the centre cars were built by Westwaggon.

TCDD MT5300
MT5300 at Haydarpaşa
Manufacturer	MAN, Duewag, Esslingen, Westwaggon
Constructed	1951–1952
Entered service	1951
Number built	16
Formation	3 cars
Capacity	120
Operators	Turkish State Railways
Specifications
Car length	70.93 m (232 ft 9 in) (total)
Width	2,868 mm (9 ft 4.9 in)
Maximum speed	125 kilometres per hour (78 mph)
Weight	135 t (133 long tons; 149 short tons)
Prime mover(s)	MAN Diesel L12V 17,5/18
Power output	810 kW
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

External links

• Trains on Turkey page on MT5300