Bireimli

Bireimli is a Turkish term that refers to a locomotive or a machine that pulls a carriage or a trailer. The term bireimli is derived from the Turkish words "bi" meaning one or single and "rengi" or "lüğü" meaning arm or rod. In the context of trains, a bireimli locomotive is one that has a single or a single arm of the driving wheels facing the single arm of the trailer or the carriage.

The term bireimli is often used in the context of vintage or historic steam locomotives. This term is relevant to the train enthusiasts who collect information about older models. Typically, bireimli locomotives were equipped with either two pairs of wheels, with one waggling opposite to the driving wheels or with one lame couple with respect to the seating.

The development and usage of bireimli locomotives significantly influenced the history of train technology. Initially manufactured in the United States and England, the use of single-rod or bireimli locomotives dates back to the early nineteenth century. The design allowed for more stable and efficient transfer of power from the engine to the wheels of the train. Over time, advancements in railway technology made the use of bireimli locomotives obsolete, but the design still holds historical significance.