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Viewing Album: South African Steam Locomotives
By:
Col André Kritzinger
Dates:
12/31/2016 - 12/31/2016
Album Info:
One picture of every South African steam locomotive I've ever photographed, A to Z arranged by class and loco number, starting with old Blackie and the Class NG locomotives and ending with some industrial and mining steam locomotives as well as other weird and wonderful items that I have come across. Unfortunately, I started with this way too late to catch most of them still alive and barking. I am receiving assistance from fellow railfans in the attempt to post a picture of each and every SA locomotive, most notably from Charles Baker.
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Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3407 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed fifty Class 25NC locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Eleven Class 25NC locomotives, numbers 3401 to 3411, were built by North British Locomotive Company and thirty-nine, numbers 3412 to 3450, by Henschel and Son. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which ninety were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25NC 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
10/20/2009
Upload Date:
11/11/2009 4:42:03 PM
Location:
Worcester, WC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3407(4-8-4)
Views:
1262
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3410 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed fifty Class 25NC locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Eleven Class 25NC locomotives, numbers 3401 to 3411, were built by North British Locomotive Company and thirty-nine, numbers 3412 to 3450, by Henschel and Son. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which ninety were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25NC 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
10/14/2009
Upload Date:
11/10/2009 5:36:13 PM
Location:
Bloemfontein, FS, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3410(4-8-4)
Views:
1042
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3411 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed fifty Class 25NC locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Eleven Class 25NC locomotives, numbers 3401 to 3411, were built by North British Locomotive Company and thirty-nine, numbers 3412 to 3450, by Henschel and Son. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which ninety were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25NC 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
6/26/1966
Upload Date:
5/6/2009 3:42:54 PM
Location:
Beaufort West, WC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3411(4-8-4)
Views:
922
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3417 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed fifty Class 25NC locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Eleven Class 25NC locomotives, numbers 3401 to 3411, were built by North British Locomotive Company and thirty-nine, numbers 3412 to 3450, by Henschel and Son. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which ninety were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25NC 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
10/20/2009
Upload Date:
11/11/2009 4:49:52 PM
Location:
Worcester, WC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3417(4-8-4)
Views:
1136
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3422 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed fifty Class 25NC locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Eleven Class 25NC locomotives, numbers 3401 to 3411, were built by North British Locomotive Company and thirty-nine, numbers 3412 to 3450, by Henschel and Son. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which ninety were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25NC 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
4/10/2010
Upload Date:
4/12/2010 6:22:04 PM
Location:
Monument, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3422(4-8-4)
Views:
858
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3437 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed fifty Class 25NC locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Eleven Class 25NC locomotives, numbers 3401 to 3411, were built by North British Locomotive Company and thirty-nine, numbers 3412 to 3450, by Henschel and Son. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which ninety were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25NC 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
9/17/2009
Upload Date:
11/8/2009 6:26:28 PM
Location:
Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3437(4-8-4)
Views:
1635
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3440 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed fifty Class 25NC locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Eleven Class 25NC locomotives, numbers 3401 to 3411, were built by North British Locomotive Company and thirty-nine, numbers 3412 to 3450, by Henschel and Son. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which ninety were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25NC 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
8/25/2007
Upload Date:
5/7/2009 10:26:17 AM
Location:
Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3440(4-8-4)
Views:
1124
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3441 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed fifty Class 25NC locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Eleven Class 25NC locomotives, numbers 3401 to 3411, were built by North British Locomotive Company and thirty-nine, numbers 3412 to 3450, by Henschel and Son. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which ninety were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25NC 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
8/25/2007
Upload Date:
5/7/2009 10:16:02 AM
Location:
Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3441(4-8-4)
Views:
2252
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3442 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed fifty Class 25NC locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Eleven Class 25NC locomotives, numbers 3401 to 3411, were built by North British Locomotive Company and thirty-nine, numbers 3412 to 3450, by Henschel and Son. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which ninety were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25NC 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
9/28/2006
Upload Date:
5/7/2009 8:55:27 AM
Location:
Capital Park, Pretoria, GP, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3442(4-8-4)
Views:
1153
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3442 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed fifty Class 25NC locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Eleven Class 25NC locomotives, numbers 3401 to 3411, were built by North British Locomotive Company and thirty-nine, numbers 3412 to 3450, by Henschel and Son. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which ninety were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25NC 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
10/5/2009
Upload Date:
11/9/2009 6:48:57 PM
Location:
Capital Park, Pretoria, GP, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3442(4-8-4)
Views:
943
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC (4-8-4) Type EW1 tender
Description:
Class 25 Type EW1 tender.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25NC 4-8-4
Photo Date:
9/18/2009
Upload Date:
3/24/2010 10:37:59 AM
Location:
Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
438
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC (4-8-4) Type EW1 tender
Description:
Class 25 Type EW1 tender.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25NC 4-8-4
Photo Date:
9/18/2009
Upload Date:
3/24/2010 10:35:50 AM
Location:
Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
387
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3454 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed ninety Class 25 condensing steam locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Henschel and Son built one locomotive complete with tender, number 3451, while North British Locomotive Company built the rest of the Class 25 locomotives, numbers 3452 to 3540. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which fifty were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC. In the process their condensing tenders were also rebuilt to ordinary coal-and-water tenders by removing the condensing radiators and roof fans and replacing it with a massive round-top water tank.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
10/14/2009
Upload Date:
11/10/2009 6:25:40 PM
Location:
Bloemfontein, FS, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3454(4-8-4)
Views:
1295
Comments:
3
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3457 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed ninety Class 25 condensing steam locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Henschel and Son built one locomotive complete with tender, number 3451, while North British Locomotive Company built the rest of the Class 25 locomotives, numbers 3452 to 3540. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which fifty were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC. In the process their condensing tenders were also rebuilt to ordinary coal-and-water tenders by removing the condensing radiators and roof fans and replacing it with a massive round-top water tank.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
8/25/2007
Upload Date:
2/19/2009 5:40:20 PM
Location:
Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3457(4-8-4)
Views:
1816
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3467 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed ninety Class 25 condensing steam locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Henschel and Son built one locomotive complete with tender, number 3451, while North British Locomotive Company built the rest of the Class 25 locomotives, numbers 3452 to 3540. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which fifty were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC. In the process their condensing tenders were also rebuilt to ordinary coal-and-water tenders by removing the condensing radiators and roof fans and replacing it with a massive round-top water tank.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
8/25/2007
Upload Date:
5/7/2009 9:46:30 AM
Location:
Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3467(4-8-4)
Views:
1091
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3479 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed ninety Class 25 condensing steam locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Henschel and Son built one locomotive complete with tender, number 3451, while North British Locomotive Company built the rest of the Class 25 locomotives, numbers 3452 to 3540. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which fifty were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC. In the process their condensing tenders were also rebuilt to ordinary coal-and-water tenders by removing the condensing radiators and roof fans and replacing it with a massive round-top water tank.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
10/14/2009
Upload Date:
11/10/2009 6:35:07 PM
Location:
Bloemfontein, FS, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3479(4-8-4)
Views:
758
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3482 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed ninety Class 25 condensing steam locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Henschel and Son built one locomotive complete with tender, number 3451, while North British Locomotive Company built the rest of the Class 25 locomotives, numbers 3452 to 3540. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which fifty were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC. In the process their condensing tenders were also rebuilt to ordinary coal-and-water tenders by removing the condensing radiators and roof fans and replacing it with a massive round-top water tank.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
9/17/2009
Upload Date:
11/8/2009 6:22:01 PM
Location:
Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3482(4-8-4)
Views:
1590
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3484 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed ninety Class 25 condensing steam locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Henschel and Son built one locomotive complete with tender, number 3451, while North British Locomotive Company built the rest of the Class 25 locomotives, numbers 3452 to 3540. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which fifty were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC. In the process their condensing tenders were also rebuilt to ordinary coal-and-water tenders by removing the condensing radiators and roof fans and replacing it with a massive round-top water tank.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
10/5/2009
Upload Date:
12/8/2006 4:24:00 PM
Location:
Capital Park, Pretoria, GP, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3484(4-8-4)
Views:
1550
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25 3511 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed ninety Class 25 condensing steam locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Henschel and Son built one locomotive complete with tender, number 3451, while North British Locomotive Company built the rest of the Class 25 locomotives, numbers 3452 to 3540. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which fifty were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC. In the process their condensing tenders were also rebuilt to ordinary coal-and-water tenders by removing the condensing radiators and roof fans and replacing it with a massive round-top water tank.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
9/18/2009
Upload Date:
11/8/2009 6:40:54 PM
Location:
Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3511(4-8-4)
Views:
3050
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3533 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed ninety Class 25 condensing steam locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Henschel and Son built one locomotive complete with tender, number 3451, while North British Locomotive Company built the rest of the Class 25 locomotives, numbers 3452 to 3540. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which fifty were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC. In the process their condensing tenders were also rebuilt to ordinary coal-and-water tenders by removing the condensing radiators and roof fans and replacing it with a massive round-top water tank.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
10/5/2009
Upload Date:
11/9/2009 7:20:06 PM
Location:
Capital Park, Pretoria, GP, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3533(4-8-4)
Views:
1478
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25 3537 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed ninety Class 25 condensing steam locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Henschel and Son built one locomotive complete with tender, number 3451, while North British Locomotive Company built the rest of the Class 25 locomotives, numbers 3452 to 3540. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which fifty were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC. In the process their condensing tenders were also rebuilt to ordinary coal-and-water tenders by removing the condensing radiators and roof fans and replacing it with a massive round-top water tank.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
6/26/1966
Upload Date:
5/6/2009 3:41:57 PM
Location:
Beaufort West, WC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3537(4-8-4)
Views:
868
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC 3537 (4-8-4)
Description:
Between 1953 and 1955 the South African Railways placed ninety Class 25 condensing steam locomotives with a 4-8-4 Northern wheel arrangement in service. Henschel and Son built one locomotive complete with tender, number 3451, while North British Locomotive Company built the rest of the Class 25 locomotives, numbers 3452 to 3540. The Class 25NC is the non condensing version of the Class 25 condensing locomotive, of which fifty were placed in service at the same time. Between 1973 and 1980 all but three of the condensing locomotives were converted to non condensing and also classified as Class 25NC. In the process their condensing tenders were also rebuilt to ordinary coal-and-water tenders by removing the condensing radiators and roof fans and replacing it with a massive round-top water tank.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
8/25/2007
Upload Date:
5/7/2009 9:39:51 AM
Location:
Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3537(4-8-4)
Views:
1118
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25 (4-8-4) Type CZ tender
Description:
Class 25 Type CZ tender. The condensing tender was a Henschel patent and these huge tenders were given builder's numbers, displayed on builder's plates on the rear ends.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25 4-8-4
Photo Date:
9/17/2009
Upload Date:
3/24/2010 10:08:07 AM
Location:
Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
515
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 25NC (4-8-4) Type CZ tender
Description:
Class 25NC Type CZ tender without her locomotive but all dressed up in Rovos Rail's livery. Type CZ worshond tenders were converted from Class 25 condensing tenders by replacing the condensing radiator assemblies with a water tank. Since tenders were usually not individually numbered, it was often SAR practice to weld-write locomotive numbers on the rear ends of their tenders, as on this one (3480).
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 25NC 4-8-4
Photo Date:
10/5/2009
Upload Date:
11/9/2009 6:51:44 PM
Location:
Capital Park, Pretoria, GP, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
673
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 26 3450 (4-8-4)
Description:
The Class 26, popularly known as the Red Devil, is a 4-8-4 steam locomotive that was rebuilt from a Class 25NC locomotive by mechanical engineer David Wardale from England while in the employ of the South African Railways. The rebuilding took place at the Salt River Works in Cape Town and was based on the principles developed by Argentinian mechanical engineer L.D. Porta. Work on Class 25NC number 3450 started at the end of 1979. These extensive modifications justified reclassification and the locomotive became the first and only Class 26, although the locomotive’s original Class 25NC running number 3450 was retained. The Red Devil’s great power, however, also turned out to be its one weakness. The Class 25NC had already proven to be on the slippery side and the much more powerful Class 26, with essentially still the same dimensions as the Class 25NC, was even worse. It was a poor performer at starting or at low speeds on steep gradients.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class 26 4-8-4.
Photo Date:
8/8/2010
Upload Date:
4/12/2010 6:56:45 PM
Location:
Monument, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3450(4-8-4)
Views:
1534
Comments:
3
Title:
SAR Class S2 3706 (0-8-0)
Description:
In 1952 and 1953 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class S2 shunter steam locomotives with a 0-8-0 wheel arrangement in service, numbered in the range from 3701 to 3800. Friedrich Krupp AG undertook to build the locomotives to the required specifications, but it was discovered that they could not be built within the specified weight limit if the specified Watson Standard no. 1 boiler, the smallest of the standard boilers, were to be used. Krupp therefore designed a suitable smaller boiler to bring the locomotive’s weight down to the stipulated maximum and the end result was a locomotive that had the appearance of a Cape gauge locomotive with a Narrow gauge boiler, particularly when viewed from the front. It had a Vanderbilt type torpedo tender that rode on Buckeye three axle bogies to reduce the axle load.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class S2 0-8-0.
Photo Date:
4/15/2013
Upload Date:
6/13/2013 2:14:14 PM
Location:
George, WC, ZA
Author:
Col André Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3706(0-8-0)
Views:
378
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class S2 3778 (0-8-0)
Description:
In 1952 and 1953 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class S2 shunter steam locomotives with a 0-8-0 wheel arrangement in service, numbered in the range from 3701 to 3800. Friedrich Krupp AG undertook to build the locomotives to the required specifications, but it was discovered that they could not be built within the specified weight limit if the specified Watson Standard no. 1 boiler, the smallest of the standard boilers, were to be used. Krupp therefore designed a suitable smaller boiler to bring the locomotive’s weight down to the stipulated maximum and the end result was a locomotive that had the appearance of a Cape gauge locomotive with a Narrow gauge boiler, particularly when viewed from the front. It had a Vanderbilt type torpedo tender that rode on Buckeye three axle bogies to reduce the axle load.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class S2 0-8-0.
Photo Date:
4/16/2010
Upload Date:
4/16/2010 3:23:54 PM
Location:
Masons Mill, ZN, ZA
Author:
Charles Baker
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS 3778(0-8-0)
Views:
907
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class GB 2166 (2-6-2+2-6-2)
Description:
In June 1921 the South African Railways placed a single experimental Class GB Garratt articulated steam locomotive with a 2-6-2+2-6-2 wheel arrangement in service. Six more of these locomotives entered service in 1924. Built by Beyer, Peacock and Company, they were numbered in the range from 2160 to 2166.
See also the Wikipedia article on the
South African Class GB 2-6-2+2-6-2.
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4/15/2013
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George, WC, ZA
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SAR Class GDA 2257 (2-6-2+2-6-2)
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In 1929 the South African Railways placed five Class GDA Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 2-6-2+2-6-2 wheel arrangement in branch line service. The locomotive was built to the same specifications and was, for all intents and purposes, identical to the Class GD in its main dimensions. The main differences were the use of bar frames instead of plate frames, differently shaped coal and water bunkers, and a round-top firebox instead of a Belpaire firebox. They were ordered from Linke-Hofmann Werke AG in Breslau, Germany in 1929 and numbered 2255 to 2259 upon delivery.
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South African Class GDA 2-6-2+2-6-2.
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4/23/2013
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Grahamstown, EC, ZA
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Col André Kritzinger
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SAS 2257(UNKNOWN)
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Title:
SAR Class GEA 4023 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
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During 1946 and 1947 the South African Railways placed fifty Class GEA Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. Designed by Chief Mechanical Engineer Dr. M.M. Loubser, it was the first South African Garratt to have streamlined water tanks and coal bunkers. An order for fifty locomotives was placed with Beyer, Peacock and Company in 1945, the largest single Garratt order ever placed with them. They were numbered in the range from 4001 to 4050.
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South African Class GEA 4-8-2+2-8-4.
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4/15/2013
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George, WC, ZA
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Col André Kritzinger
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SAS 4023(UNKNOWN)
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SAR Class GF 2401 (4-6-2+2-6-4)
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In 1927 and 1928 the South African Railways placed sixty-five Class GF Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-6-2+2-6-4 wheel arrangement in service. They were built in three batches by Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG (Hanomag), numbered in the range from 2370 to 2406, Henschel and Son, numbered in the range from 2407 to 2424, and J.A. Maffei, numbered in the range from 2425 to 2434. Until the arrival of the Class GMA and Class GMAM, they were the most numerous Garratt locomotive in SAR service.
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South African Class GF 4-6-2+2-6-4.
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4/15/2013
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George, WC, ZA
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Col André Kritzinger
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SAR Class GL 2351 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
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During 1929 and 1930 the South African Railways placed eight Class GL Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. Constructed at Beyer, Peacock and Company's Gorton Foundry, they were originally designed to work on the Durban to Cato Ridge section of the Natal mainline. They were numbered in the range from 2350 to 2357. Their tractive effort of 78,650 pounds-force (349.9 kilonewtons) at 75% boiler pressure made them the most powerful steam locomotives to be placed in service anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere at the time.
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South African Class GL 4-8-2+2-8-4.
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4/15/2013
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George, WC, ZA
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Col André Kritzinger
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SAR Class GL 2355 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
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During 1929 and 1930 the South African Railways placed eight Class GL Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. Constructed at Beyer, Peacock and Company's Gorton Foundry, they were originally designed to work on the Durban to Cato Ridge section of the Natal mainline. They were numbered in the range from 2350 to 2357. Their tractive effort of 78,650 pounds-force (349.9 kilonewtons) at 75% boiler pressure made them the most powerful steam locomotives to be placed in service anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere at the time.
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South African Class GL 4-8-2+2-8-4.
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4/15/2013
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George, WC, ZA
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Col André Kritzinger
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Title:
SAR Class GMAM 4070 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
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Between 1954 and 1958 the South African Railways placed one hundred and twenty Class GMA branch line and Class GMAM mainline Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. This was the most numerous Garratt class in the world and was built in four batches by Henschel and Son, Beyer, Peacock and Company and North British Locomotive Company. Numbered in the range from 4051 to 4170, the light rail branch line Class GMA and mainline Class GMAM Garratt locomotives were identical and their water and coal capacities were adjusted to suit the rail capacity by installing or removing plates in the coal and water spaces. The locomotive carried water in its front tank only and the water supply was augmented by semi-permanently coupling a purpose-built Type X-20 auxiliary tank wagon to the locomotive.
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South African Class GMA 4-8-2+2-8-4.
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4/15/2013
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George, WC, ZA
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Col André Kritzinger
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SAR Class GMAM 4074 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
Description:
Between 1954 and 1958 the South African Railways placed one hundred and twenty Class GMA branch line and Class GMAM mainline Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. This was the most numerous Garratt class in the world and was built in four batches by Henschel and Son, Beyer, Peacock and Company and North British Locomotive Company. Numbered in the range from 4051 to 4170, the light rail branch line Class GMA and mainline Class GMAM Garratt locomotives were identical and their water and coal capacities were adjusted to suit the rail capacity by installing or removing plates in the coal and water spaces. The locomotive carried water in its front tank only and the water supply was augmented by semi-permanently coupling a purpose-built Type X-20 auxiliary tank wagon to the locomotive.
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South African Class GMA 4-8-2+2-8-4.
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4/16/2010
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4/16/2010 3:20:47 PM
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Masons Mill, ZN, ZA
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Charles Baker
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Steam
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SAS 4074(UNKNOWN)
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Title:
SAR Class GMAM 4079 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
Description:
Between 1954 and 1958 the South African Railways placed one hundred and twenty Class GMA branch line and Class GMAM mainline Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. This was the most numerous Garratt class in the world and was built in four batches by Henschel and Son, Beyer, Peacock and Company and North British Locomotive Company. Numbered in the range from 4051 to 4170, the light rail branch line Class GMA and mainline Class GMAM Garratt locomotives were identical and their water and coal capacities were adjusted to suit the rail capacity by installing or removing plates in the coal and water spaces. The locomotive carried water in its front tank only and the water supply was augmented by semi-permanently coupling a purpose-built Type X-20 auxiliary tank wagon to the locomotive.
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South African Class GMA 4-8-2+2-8-4.
Photo Date:
9/30/2006
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5/7/2009 9:07:49 AM
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Capital Park, Pretoria, GP, ZA
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Col Andre Kritzinger
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SAS 4079(UNKNOWN)
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SAR Class GMAM 4090 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
Description:
Between 1954 and 1958 the South African Railways placed one hundred and twenty Class GMA branch line and Class GMAM mainline Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. This was the most numerous Garratt class in the world and was built in four batches by Henschel and Son, Beyer, Peacock and Company and North British Locomotive Company. Numbered in the range from 4051 to 4170, the light rail branch line Class GMA and mainline Class GMAM Garratt locomotives were identical and their water and coal capacities were adjusted to suit the rail capacity by installing or removing plates in the coal and water spaces. The locomotive carried water in its front tank only and the water supply was augmented by semi-permanently coupling a purpose-built Type X-20 auxiliary tank wagon to the locomotive.
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South African Class GMA 4-8-2+2-8-4.
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10/14/2009
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Bloemfontein, FS, ZA
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Col Andre Kritzinger
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SAS 4090(UNKNOWN)
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SAR Class GMAM 4105 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
Description:
Between 1954 and 1958 the South African Railways placed one hundred and twenty Class GMA branch line and Class GMAM mainline Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. This was the most numerous Garratt class in the world and was built in four batches by Henschel and Son, Beyer, Peacock and Company and North British Locomotive Company. Numbered in the range from 4051 to 4170, the light rail branch line Class GMA and mainline Class GMAM Garratt locomotives were identical and their water and coal capacities were adjusted to suit the rail capacity by installing or removing plates in the coal and water spaces. The locomotive carried water in its front tank only and the water supply was augmented by semi-permanently coupling a purpose-built Type X-20 auxiliary tank wagon to the locomotive.
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South African Class GMA 4-8-2+2-8-4.
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4/15/2013
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George, WC, ZA
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Col André Kritzinger
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Title:
SAR Class GMAM 4114 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
Description:
Between 1954 and 1958 the South African Railways placed one hundred and twenty Class GMA branch line and Class GMAM mainline Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. This was the most numerous Garratt class in the world and was built in four batches by Henschel and Son, Beyer, Peacock and Company and North British Locomotive Company. Numbered in the range from 4051 to 4170, the light rail branch line Class GMA and mainline Class GMAM Garratt locomotives were identical and their water and coal capacities were adjusted to suit the rail capacity by installing or removing plates in the coal and water spaces. The locomotive carried water in its front tank only and the water supply was augmented by semi-permanently coupling a purpose-built Type X-20 auxiliary tank wagon to the locomotive.
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South African Class GMA 4-8-2+2-8-4.
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10/14/2009
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11/10/2009 7:09:09 PM
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Bloemfontein, FS, ZA
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Col Andre Kritzinger
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SAS 4114(UNKNOWN)
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SAR Class GMAM 4122 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
Description:
Between 1954 and 1958 the South African Railways placed one hundred and twenty Class GMA branch line and Class GMAM mainline Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. This was the most numerous Garratt class in the world and was built in four batches by Henschel and Son, Beyer, Peacock and Company and North British Locomotive Company. Numbered in the range from 4051 to 4170, the light rail branch line Class GMA and mainline Class GMAM Garratt locomotives were identical and their water and coal capacities were adjusted to suit the rail capacity by installing or removing plates in the coal and water spaces. The locomotive carried water in its front tank only and the water supply was augmented by semi-permanently coupling a purpose-built Type X-20 auxiliary tank wagon to the locomotive.
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South African Class GMA 4-8-2+2-8-4.
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10/19/2009
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5/6/2009 7:23:16 PM
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Voorbaai, Mosselbaai, WC, ZA
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Col Andre Kritzinger
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SAS 4122(UNKNOWN)
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SAR Class GMAM 4128 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
Description:
Between 1954 and 1958 the South African Railways placed one hundred and twenty Class GMA branch line and Class GMAM mainline Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. This was the most numerous Garratt class in the world and was built in four batches by Henschel and Son, Beyer, Peacock and Company and North British Locomotive Company. Numbered in the range from 4051 to 4170, the light rail branch line Class GMA and mainline Class GMAM Garratt locomotives were identical and their water and coal capacities were adjusted to suit the rail capacity by installing or removing plates in the coal and water spaces. The locomotive carried water in its front tank only and the water supply was augmented by semi-permanently coupling a purpose-built Type X-20 auxiliary tank wagon to the locomotive.
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South African Class GMA 4-8-2+2-8-4.
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4/12/2006
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Voorbaai, Mosselbaai, WC, ZA
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Col Andre Kritzinger
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SAS 4128(UNKNOWN)
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SAR Class GMAM 4129 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
Description:
Between 1954 and 1958 the South African Railways placed one hundred and twenty Class GMA branch line and Class GMAM mainline Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. This was the most numerous Garratt class in the world and was built in four batches by Henschel and Son, Beyer, Peacock and Company and North British Locomotive Company. Numbered in the range from 4051 to 4170, the light rail branch line Class GMA and mainline Class GMAM Garratt locomotives were identical and their water and coal capacities were adjusted to suit the rail capacity by installing or removing plates in the coal and water spaces. The locomotive carried water in its front tank only and the water supply was augmented by semi-permanently coupling a purpose-built Type X-20 auxiliary tank wagon to the locomotive.
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South African Class GMA 4-8-2+2-8-4.
Photo Date:
10/14/2009
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11/10/2009 7:21:02 PM
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Bloemfontein, FS, ZA
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Col Andre Kritzinger
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SAS 4129(UNKNOWN)
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SAR Class GMAM 4136 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
Description:
Between 1954 and 1958 the South African Railways placed one hundred and twenty Class GMA branch line and Class GMAM mainline Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. This was the most numerous Garratt class in the world and was built in four batches by Henschel and Son, Beyer, Peacock and Company and North British Locomotive Company. Numbered in the range from 4051 to 4170, the light rail branch line Class GMA and mainline Class GMAM Garratt locomotives were identical and their water and coal capacities were adjusted to suit the rail capacity by installing or removing plates in the coal and water spaces. The locomotive carried water in its front tank only and the water supply was augmented by semi-permanently coupling a purpose-built Type X-20 auxiliary tank wagon to the locomotive.
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South African Class GMA 4-8-2+2-8-4.
Photo Date:
10/14/2009
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Bloemfontein, FS, ZA
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Col Andre Kritzinger
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SAS 4136(UNKNOWN)
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527
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Title:
SAR Class GO 2575 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
Description:
In 1954 the South African Railways placed twenty-five Class GO light branch line Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. They were built by Henschel and Son in 1953 and were numbered in the range from 2572 to 2596. The Class GO was very similar to the Class GMA, the chief differences being aimed at reducing weight, such as a smaller boiler with a reduced diameter, a smaller firebox and grate area and a half ton smaller capacity coal bunker. The locomotive carried water in its front tank only and the water supply was augmented by semi-permanently coupling a purpose-built Type X-20 auxiliary tank wagon to the locomotive.
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South African Class GO 4-8-2+2-8-4.
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4/15/2013
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George, WC, ZA
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Col André Kritzinger
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SAS 2575(UNKNOWN)
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SAR Class GO 2595 (4-8-2+2-8-4)
Description:
In 1954 the South African Railways placed twenty-five Class GO light branch line Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 4-8-2+2-8-4 wheel arrangement in service. They were built by Henschel and Son in 1953 and were numbered in the range from 2572 to 2596. The Class GO was very similar to the Class GMA, the chief differences being aimed at reducing weight, such as a smaller boiler with a reduced diameter, a smaller firebox and grate area and a half ton smaller capacity coal bunker. The locomotive carried water in its front tank only and the water supply was augmented by semi-permanently coupling a purpose-built Type X-20 auxiliary tank wagon to the locomotive.
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South African Class GO 4-8-2+2-8-4.
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4/15/2013
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George, WC, ZA
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Col André Kritzinger
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SAS 2595(UNKNOWN)
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Title:
ESKOM Tugela (0-4-0)
Description:
Colenso power station was built by the South African Railways in the 1920s to supply power to the electrified Glencoe to Pietermaritzburg section of the Natal mainline. The power station was sold to the Electricity Supply Commission (Eskom) in 1927. In 1935 the power station acquired the Tugela, a 0-4-0 fireless steam locomotive, for use as shunter. Instead of a boiler, this locomotive type has a large insulated pressure vessel to hold steam under pressure, suitable for yard work at sites where large steam generating plants are available to recharge the pressure vessel. Tugela was built by R. & W. Hawthorn Leslie and Company and served at Colenso power station until it was closed in 1984.
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6/29/2012
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7/7/2013 8:37:14 PM
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Colenso, ZN, ZA
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Charles Baker
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Steam
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SAS TUGELA(0-4-0)
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384
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Title:
ESKOM Escom (0-6-0)
Description:
Colenso power station was built by the South African Railways in the 1920s to supply power to the electrified Glencoe to Pietermaritzburg section of the Natal mainline. The power station was sold to the Electricity Supply Commission (Eskom) in 1927. In 1937 the power station acquired the Escom, a 0-6-0 fireless steam locomotive, for use as shunter. Instead of a boiler, this locomotive type has a large insulated pressure vessel to hold steam under pressure, suitable for yard work at sites where large steam generating plants are available to recharge the pressure vessel. Escom was built by W. G. Bagnall and Company and served at Colenso power station until it was closed in 1984.
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6/29/2012
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7/7/2013 8:57:13 PM
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Colenso, ZN, ZA
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Charles Baker
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Steam
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SAS ESCOM(0-6-0)
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362
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Title:
Rand Water Board (0-8-0T)
Description:
This 0-8-0T locomotive was used by the Rand Water Board and is still standing on their premises at Alberton.
Photo Date:
9/21/2000
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2/22/2009 9:10:25 AM
Location:
Alberton, GP, ZA
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Col Andre Kritzinger
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Steam
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556
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Title:
Freegold 2 (4-8-2T)
Description:
Several steam locomotives were used by the gold mines of the Orange Free State. Freegold North 4-8-2T No 2 was built new for the Free State Geduld Gold Mine near Welkom by North British in 1954, works number NBL 27405/1954.
Photo Date:
8/25/2007
Upload Date:
2/22/2009 9:39:42 AM
Location:
Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, ZA
Author:
Col André Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
SAS FGM2(4-8-2)
Views:
529
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Title:
Paton's Country NGR (0-4-0)
Description:
The Paton's Country Narrow Gauge Railway's 0-4-0 was built in 1929 by Avonside Engine Co, Bristol, England, builder's number 2038.
Photo Date:
6/4/2005
Upload Date:
2/3/2007 6:12:29 PM
Location:
Ixopo, ZN, ZA
Author:
Col André Kritzinger
Categories:
Steam
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SAS PCNGR(0-4-0)
Views:
535
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