Camlik Locomotive Museum
Camlik Locomotive Museum
4.5
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Dean-Traveller
Mugla, Türkiye1,241 contributions
Jun 2021
Çamlık open air steam locomotive museum is in the centre of Çamlık. Turn off the main Aydin to Selçuk road at the brown tourist sign and there is parking near the museum gate. It is a short bus ride of about 12km from Selçuk. Some people try to avoid the 30TL (3 Euro) fee by entering via a neighbouring restaurant, but checks on tickets are made.
The sidings that form the site were bypassed by the new route for the main line running past. Plant life is taking over and some locomotives have vegetation growing through them. There are many locomotives and examples from several countries of manufacture. There is minimal signage and sadly no steps to allow access to the engines. There are hard paths but mostly this is an outside experience where you are exposed to sun or rain. Trees and the exhibits themselves provide some shade. Volunteers are clearly doing that they can but the site seems in need of investment and renovation.
Covid regulations meant that access to the carriages was prevented. I was sad not to be able to see inside the carriage from which Mustafa Kemal (Atatürk) had directed operations in the 1930’s.
The onsite cafe provided inexpensive food and drinks, including a set lunch menu. Views over the rose garden to the locomotives aids relaxation.
There were very few people here, but there is space for peaceful reflection should a bus trip arrive. This is a good place to take a break from the tour of ancient cities and think about a different time in history. Lunch and an hours wandering should do it.
The sidings that form the site were bypassed by the new route for the main line running past. Plant life is taking over and some locomotives have vegetation growing through them. There are many locomotives and examples from several countries of manufacture. There is minimal signage and sadly no steps to allow access to the engines. There are hard paths but mostly this is an outside experience where you are exposed to sun or rain. Trees and the exhibits themselves provide some shade. Volunteers are clearly doing that they can but the site seems in need of investment and renovation.
Covid regulations meant that access to the carriages was prevented. I was sad not to be able to see inside the carriage from which Mustafa Kemal (Atatürk) had directed operations in the 1930’s.
The onsite cafe provided inexpensive food and drinks, including a set lunch menu. Views over the rose garden to the locomotives aids relaxation.
There were very few people here, but there is space for peaceful reflection should a bus trip arrive. This is a good place to take a break from the tour of ancient cities and think about a different time in history. Lunch and an hours wandering should do it.
Written June 20, 2021
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Charlie C
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Apr 2023 • Couples
A fantastic place for anyone interested in steam locomotives. Çamlik locomotive museum is set in a former locomotive depot yard. There are around 30 locomotives on display, as well as historic carriages, wagons and snow-ploughs. Entrance fee was quite reasonable at 100 lire per person (about £5.00). There is a very pleasant cafe/restaurant on site, although this might be a little expensive. We spent a good two hours exploring the museum. Children should be well supervised however, due to trip hazards, and the rather deep turntable well.
Written April 19, 2023
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COYDRCOY
Izmir, Türkiye101 contributions
Sep 2011 • Couples
Just 10 kms from Kuşadası,minibuses from Söke and Ortaklar and Selçuk pass thruogh the village "Çamlık" where the museum and old railway station are located,some 20+ locomotives mostly older than a century,a real turntable for locomotive parking,a restaurant,a museum of photografs for those old days,no museum shop which is still on planning.visit during early hours as hot weather is a pity for summer season on your way to Ephesus/Selçuk historic area,one hour duration is suitable.
Written April 5, 2012
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Cormac McCaughey
Northampton, UK464 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
The museum is pretty big with a good number of engines spread out around the place. Flat and big enough for a comfortable walk after lunch at the adjoining cafe.
I think you get free entry if eating in the cafe.
I think you get free entry if eating in the cafe.
Written October 18, 2024
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kohechin
Toyama, Japan3,899 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
I visited in August 2023. (Sorry for the late review)
On the tour, the restaurant next door was the place to eat. I heard that people who ate could see it for free. There is probably a treasured train for the railway enthusiasts, but it was just a place full of old trains for me who wasn't interested. I'm sorry.
On the tour, the restaurant next door was the place to eat. I heard that people who ate could see it for free. There is probably a treasured train for the railway enthusiasts, but it was just a place full of old trains for me who wasn't interested. I'm sorry.
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Written September 11, 2024
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grinandbareit
69 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
If you like steam engines this is the place for you. In a lovely setting you can climb onboard the engines again and again.
There is an carriage here the Ataturk used to travel around Turkey.
Well worth a visit for anyone interested in trains and tracks.
There is an carriage here the Ataturk used to travel around Turkey.
Well worth a visit for anyone interested in trains and tracks.
Written March 8, 2019
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nchotorova
Sofia, Bulgaria107 contributions
Sep 2013 • Family
Don't miss to visit this museum. After visiting a lot of historical places, take a rest and make a pleasure to your children. After visiting Ephesus, they will have the chance to eneter into the locomotives and trains, to feel like engine-drivers, to touch everything. The trains are very well renovated and you will say that nothing have been touched. When you enter int the train you are back in the past. You imagine the people who travelled in the train, the sounds, even the smells.
The garden is quiet and there are a lot of flowers. I recoommend this museum!
The garden is quiet and there are a lot of flowers. I recoommend this museum!
Written August 7, 2014
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caroleng
Lucan, Ireland20 contributions
Sep 2013 • Friends
Took a trip here, not knowing what to expect. The place was almost deserted. When we found the entrance and went in we were pleasantly surprised. It is so interesting and I have never seen so many trains in one place. Definately worth a visit if you have any interest in old trains, or are looking for something different to do for a few hours.
Written October 7, 2013
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mickael m
Rueil-Malmaison, France85 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We were looking for something different to visit with the kids & found this outdoor train museum.
This museum was really impressive with very old train (around 1900 !); we even sat in former Turkish President's Carriage, Ataturk.
This museum was really impressive with very old train (around 1900 !); we even sat in former Turkish President's Carriage, Ataturk.
Written August 21, 2018
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Jivko Lalka J
Plovdiv, Bulgaria4 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
an incredibly large, spacious, perfectly maintained museum full of exhibits. It's worth 100% to visit. you can go back in time. You have the opportunity to get on the locomotives and explore them.
Written July 18, 2018
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thank you for your lovely comments
Written August 10, 2018
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