Atatürk Train Car Museum - Ankara
Have you ever wondered about the special train carriage used by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk during his nationwide travels? The Atatürk Vagonu Müzesi is precisely the place where you can see this important carriage. Trains are wonderful vehicles that carry us to different places, and this carriage transported Atatürk to many cities across Anatolia.
🚂 Where Is the Carriage Located?
This special carriage is displayed inside Ankara Station, right next to the Atatürk Konutu ve Demiryolları Müzesi. Ankara Station was already an important site in the 1920s. During the War of Independence, Atatürk used a residence next to the station building as his headquarters (the center where important decisions were made). The museum has been open to visitors since 1964.
Atatürk Vagonu Müzesi (Culture Portal)
🚂 What Are the Features of the Carriage?
Atatürk used this carriage during his travels across Anatolia from 1935 to 1938. The carriage was part of a train series known as White Train.
The exterior of the carriage is painted dark blue on the lower half and white on the upper half. This special carriage consists of a total of eight sections. Inside, you will find Atatürk’s bedroom, study room, bathroom, and relaxation areas. The interior surfaces are lined with wooden paneling made of walnut and ebony wood. Ebony wood is a dark-colored, hard, and durable type of wood.
Atatürk Vagonu Müzesi (Culture Portal)
🚂 What Is Inside the Carriage?
In the salon, a table and chairs made of ebony wood are on display. Here you will also find a gramophone (a record player) and a radio, which played the records Atatürk listened to during his journeys. Additionally, you can see personal items such as a backgammon set and a chess set.
🚂 A Journey Through Time
After Atatürk’s death, this carriage was also used to transport his body from İzmit to Ankara between 19 and 20 November 1938. Thus, this carriage became a witness not only to his travels but also to a solemn farewell.
