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
ManufacturerMAN, Duewag, Esslingen, Westwaggon
Constructed1951-52
Entered service1951
Number built16
Formation3 cars
Capacity120
OperatorsTurkish State Railways
Specifications
Car length70.93 m (232 ft 9 in) (total)
Width2,868 mm (9 ft 4.9 in)
Maximum speed125 kilometres per hour (78 mph)
Weight135 t (133 long tons; 149 short tons)
Prime mover(s)MAN Diesel L12V 17,5/18
Power output810 kW
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
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