Syria 28.9.2008: Another locomotive that was listed to participate in the tour group's haulage in Syria was oil-fired 2-8-0 No.160 (Borsig 9009/1914). However, she was found cold and side-lined outside Cadem engine shed; note that the loco's normal 4-wheel tender has been replaced by a bogie version from a scrapped Hartmann 2-8-2. No.160 looked to have been recently used though we were assured that she was not in working order, but if some money had been made available she could have easily been repaired - a disappointment for the railway staff and for us!
Roger Griffiths; roger.griffiths@hotmail.com