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De Beers (0-4-2WT)
Title:  De Beers (0-4-2WT)
Description:  Kimberley's Big Hole Museum's 0-4-2WT Olive with two mining cocopans on static display. Builder's number 1814 by Bagnall Ltd, It ran on 18" gauge track. (The kids are mine - Annemarie and Andre Jr.)
Photo Date:  1/5/1989  Upload Date: 2/4/2007 11:18:04 AM
Location:  Kimberley, NC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SAS OLIVE(UNKNOWN)
Views:  805   Comments: 0
SAS test
Title:  SAS test
Description:  This wagon is a weigh bridge test wagon.
Photo Date:  9/1/2018  Upload Date: 9/2/2018 1:53:35 AM
Location:  Vereeniging,GP, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS TEST(UNKNOWN)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
Paton's Country NGR UVE2 (0-4-2)
Title:  Paton's Country NGR UVE2 (0-4-2)
Description:  UVE 2, the Paton's Country Narrow Gauge Railway's 0-4-2, was built in 1933 by Avonside Engine Co, Bristol, England, builder's number 2065.
Photo Date:  6/4/2005  Upload Date: 2/4/2007 1:21:32 PM
Location:  Ixopo, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SAS UVE2(UNKNOWN)
Views:  592   Comments: 0
SAS 7E
Title:  SAS 7E
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2017  Upload Date: 5/28/2017 10:28:53 AM
Location:  Vereeniging,GP, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS 7E(UNKNOWN)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
CGR Blackie 9 (0-4-2WT)
Title:  CGR Blackie 9 (0-4-2WT)
Description:  In September 1859 Messrs. E. & J. Pickering, contractors to the Cape Town Railway and Dock Company for the construction of the Cape Town-Wellington Railway, imported a small 0-4-2WT well-tank steam locomotive from England for use during the construction of the railway. This locomotive, later to become the Cape Town-Wellington Railway’s engine number 9, was the first locomotive in South Africa. In 1872 the Cape Government took over the operation of all railways and the Cape Town-Wellington and Salt River-Wynberg lines were amalgamated into the Cape Government Railways. No. 9 remained on the Wellington line until June 1874, when it was shipped to the Kowie to assist with construction at the Port Alfred harbour.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African "Blackie" 0-4-2WT.
Photo Date:  8/24/2003  Upload Date: 12/20/2006 4:38:19 PM
Location:  Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SAS CGR9(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1316   Comments: 0
SAS 19D
Title:  SAS 19D
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2021  Upload Date: 9/24/2021 2:05:43 PM
Location:  Driemanskap, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS 19D(UNKNOWN)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
SAS 19D
Title:  SAS 19D
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2021  Upload Date: 9/24/2021 2:33:56 PM
Location:  Driemanskap, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS 19D(UNKNOWN)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
SAS 19D
Title:  SAS 19D
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2021  Upload Date: 9/24/2021 2:32:15 PM
Location:  Driemanskap, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS 19D(UNKNOWN)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
SAS 19D
Title:  SAS 19D
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2021  Upload Date: 9/24/2021 2:01:35 PM
Location:  Heidelberg, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS 19D(UNKNOWN)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
SAS 19D
Title:  SAS 19D
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2021  Upload Date: 9/24/2021 1:52:02 PM
Location:  Heidelberg, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS 19D(UNKNOWN)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
SAS 19D
Title:  SAS 19D
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2021  Upload Date: 9/24/2021 1:50:40 PM
Location:  Heidelberg, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS 19D(UNKNOWN)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
SAS 19D
Title:  SAS 19D
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2021  Upload Date: 9/24/2021 1:49:43 PM
Location:  Heidelberg, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS 19D(UNKNOWN)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
SAS 19D
Title:  SAS 19D
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2022  Upload Date: 9/24/2022 7:54:50 PM
Location:  Heidelberg, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  SAS 19D(UNKNOWN)
Views:  29   Comments: 0
SAS 19D
Title:  SAS 19D
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2022  Upload Date: 9/24/2022 7:56:06 PM
Location:  Heidelberg, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  SAS 19D(UNKNOWN)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
SAR Class 1E E23 (Series 1)
Title:  SAR Class 1E E23 (Series 1)
Description:  Between 1925 and 1945 the South African Railways placed altogether one hundred and seventy-two Class 1E electric locomotives in service, designed by Metropolitan-Vickers and spread over seven orders from four manufacturers (Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works, Metropolitan-Vickers, Nederlandsche Fabriek van Werktuigen en Spoorwegmaterieel and Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns). They were the first main-line electric locomotives to be introduced in South Africa and were subclassified and numbered in seven series (Series 1 E1 to E78, Series 2 E79 to E95, Series 3 E98 to E102, Series 4 E103 to E122, Series 5 E139 to E160, Series 6 E161 to E180, and Series 7 E181 to E190).
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 1E.
Photo Date:  9/24/2009  Upload Date: 12/6/2009 7:01:58 AM
Location:  Nigel, GP, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E23(UNKNOWN)
Views:  3377   Comments: 0
SAR Class 1E E25 (Series 1)
Title:  SAR Class 1E E25 (Series 1)
Description:  Between 1925 and 1945 the South African Railways placed altogether one hundred and seventy-two Class 1E electric locomotives in service, designed by Metropolitan-Vickers and spread over seven orders from four manufacturers (Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works, Metropolitan-Vickers, Nederlandsche Fabriek van Werktuigen en Spoorwegmaterieel and Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns). They were the first main-line electric locomotives to be introduced in South Africa and were subclassified and numbered in seven series (Series 1 E1 to E78, Series 2 E79 to E95, Series 3 E98 to E102, Series 4 E103 to E122, Series 5 E139 to E160, Series 6 E161 to E180, and Series 7 E181 to E190).
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 1E.
Photo Date:  12/5/2010  Upload Date: 12/23/2010 7:35:52 AM
Location:  Danskraal, Ladysmith, ZN, ZA
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E25(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1953   Comments: 0
SAS 33
Title:  SAS 33
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/26/2021  Upload Date: 9/26/2021 5:30:37 AM
Location:  Vereeniging,GP, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS 33(UNKNOWN)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
SAS 33
Title:  SAS 33
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/26/2021  Upload Date: 9/26/2021 5:29:54 AM
Location:  Vereeniging,GP, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS 33(UNKNOWN)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
SAS 44-035
Title:  SAS 44-035
Description:  Two class 44 diesels basking in the sun at Witbank deoit.
Photo Date:  12/20/2017  Upload Date: 10/28/2015 6:26:18 AM
Location:  Witbank Locomotive shed, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS 44(UNKNOWN)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
SAR Class NG G13 49 (2-6-2+2-6-2)
Title:  SAR Class NG G13 49 (2-6-2+2-6-2)
Description:  In 1927 and 1928 the South African Railways placed twelve Class NG G13 Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 2-6-2+2-6-2 wheel arrangement in service on the Langkloof and Alfred County Railway narrow gauge lines. Designed and built by Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG (Hanomag), it was to become the standard narrow gauge Garratt locomotive in South Africa for the next forty years. They were built in three batches and numbered in the ranges 49 to 50, 58 to 60 and 77 to 83.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class NG G13 2-6-2+2-6-2.
Photo Date:  4/9/2006  Upload Date: 2/3/2007 5:31:22 PM
Location:  Ficksburg, FS, ZA
Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SAS NG49(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1310   Comments: 0
SAR Class NG G11 54 (2-6-0+0-6-2)
Title:  SAR Class NG G11 54 (2-6-0+0-6-2)
Description:  In 1919 and 1925 the South African Railways placed five Class NG G11 Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 2-6-0+0-6-2 wheel arrangement in service on the Avontuur narrow gauge line through the Langkloof and also in Natal. They were the first Garratt locomotives to enter service in South Africa, numbered in the range from 51 to 55, and were built in two batches by Beyer, Peacock and Company.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class NG G11 2-6-0+0-6-2.
Photo Date:  10/17/2009  Upload Date: 11/11/2009 11:29:33 AM
Location:  Humewood, Port Elizabeth, EC, ZA
Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SAS NG54(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1117   Comments: 0
 SAR Class NG G11 55 (2-6-0+0-6-2)
Title:  SAR Class NG G11 55 (2-6-0+0-6-2)
Description:  In 1919 and 1925 the South African Railways placed five Class NG G11 Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 2-6-0+0-6-2 wheel arrangement in service on the Avontuur narrow gauge line through the Langkloof and also in Natal. They were the first Garratt locomotives to enter service in South Africa, numbered in the range from 51 to 55, and were built in two batches by Beyer, Peacock and Company.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class NG G11 2-6-0+0-6-2.
Photo Date:  6/4/2005  Upload Date: 2/3/2007 5:01:55 PM
Location:  Ixopo, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SAS NG55(UNKNOWN)
Views:  2871   Comments: 0
SAS NGG13  Number 59
Title:  SAS NGG13 Number 59
Description:  Weenen -Estcourt
Photo Date:  6/3/1981  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 7:39:19 AM
Location:  Estcourt, ZA
Author:  Alan Hall
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SAS NG59(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1114   Comments: 1
NZASM 46 Tonner 61 Roos (0-6-4T)
Title:  NZASM 46 Tonner 61 Roos (0-6-4T)
Description:  Between 1893 and 1898 one hundred and seventy-five 46 Tonner 0-6-4T tank steam locomotives were placed in service by the Nederlandsche-Zuid-Afrikaansche Spoorwegmaatschappij (NZASM) in the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR). In 1899 twenty more were ordered, of which only two were delivered by the time the Boer War broke out and the Imperial Military Railways (IMR) took over all railway operations in the ZAR. The other eighteen locomotives in this order were delivered directly to the IMR, who diverted two of them to Lourenço Marques. They were built in twelve batches by the Maschinenfabrik Esslingen in Germany (who designed the locomotive) and the Nederlandse Fabriek van Werktuigen en Spoorwegmaterieel (Werkspoor) in Holland. They were numbered in the range from 61 to 237 by the NZASM and also named, while the eighteen commandeered locomotives were numbered 238 to 255 by the IMR. At the end of the war the surviving locomotives were taken onto the roster of the Central South African Railways, renumbered and reclassified to Class B, while the two in Mozambique were taken onto the roster of the Caminhos de Ferro de Mocambique. In 1912, when the remaining locomotives were assimilated into the South African Railways, they were renumbered again but retained their Class B classification.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class B 0-6-4T.
Photo Date:  4/15/2013  Upload Date: 6/14/2013 10:51:41 AM
Location:  George, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SAS NZASM61(UNKNOWN)
Views:  727   Comments: 0
SAR Class NG G13 80 (2-6-2+2-6-2)
Title:  SAR Class NG G13 80 (2-6-2+2-6-2)
Description:  In 1927 and 1928 the South African Railways placed twelve Class NG G13 Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 2-6-2+2-6-2 wheel arrangement in service on the Langkloof and Alfred County Railway narrow gauge lines. Designed and built by Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG (Hanomag), it was to become the standard narrow gauge Garratt locomotive in South Africa for the next forty years. They were built in three batches and numbered in the ranges 49 to 50, 58 to 60 and 77 to 83.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class NG G13 2-6-2+2-6-2.
Photo Date:  10/18/2009  Upload Date: 11/11/2009 12:33:30 PM
Location:  Joubertina, EC, ZA
Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SAS NG80(UNKNOWN)
Views:  900   Comments: 0
SAR Class NG G16 112 (2-6-2+2-6-2)
Title:  SAR Class NG G16 112 (2-6-2+2-6-2)
Description:  Between 1937 and 1968 the South African Railways placed thirty-four Class NG G16 Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 2-6-2+2-6-2 wheel arrangement in service on the Avontuur Railway and on the Natal narrow gauge lines. They were built in five batches by Société Anonyme John Cockerill in Belgium, Beyer, Peacock and Company in England and Hunslet-Taylor in Germiston, and numbered in the ranges 85 to 88, 109 to 116, 125 to 131, 137 to 143 and 149 to 156. In 1989 and 1990 two of them, numbers 141 and 155, were rebuilt by the Alfred County Railway using technology similar to that used in the Class 26 Red Devil and reclassified to Class NG G16A.
See also the Wikipedia articles on the South African Class NG G16 2-6-2+2-6-2 and South African Class NG G16A 2-6-2+2-6-2.
Photo Date:  1/7/2015  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 6:22:26 PM
Location:  Century City, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SAS NG112(UNKNOWN)
Views:  474   Comments: 0
SAR Class NG G16 113 (2-6-2+2-6-2)
Title:  SAR Class NG G16 113 (2-6-2+2-6-2)
Description:  Between 1937 and 1968 the South African Railways placed thirty-four Class NG G16 Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 2-6-2+2-6-2 wheel arrangement in service on the Avontuur Railway and on the Natal narrow gauge lines. They were built in five batches by Société Anonyme John Cockerill in Belgium, Beyer, Peacock and Company in England and Hunslet-Taylor in Germiston, and numbered in the ranges 85 to 88, 109 to 116, 125 to 131, 137 to 143 and 149 to 156. In 1989 and 1990 two of them, numbers 141 and 155, were rebuilt by the Alfred County Railway using technology similar to that used in the Class 26 Red Devil and reclassified to Class NG G16A.
See also the Wikipedia articles on the South African Class NG G16 2-6-2+2-6-2 and South African Class NG G16A 2-6-2+2-6-2.
Photo Date:  4/9/2006  Upload Date: 12/11/2006 7:47:27 PM
Location:  Ficksburg, FS, ZA
Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SAS NG113(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1717   Comments: 0
SAR Class 1ES E145 (Series 5)
Title:  SAR Class 1ES E145 (Series 5)
Description:  Between 1925 and 1945 the South African Railways placed altogether one hundred and seventy-two Class 1E electric locomotives with a Bo-Bo wheel arrangement in service, designed by Metropolitan-Vickers and spread over seven orders from four manufacturers (Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works, Metropolitan-Vickers, Nederlandsche Fabriek van Werktuigen en Spoorwegmaterieel and Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns). They were the first main-line electric locomotives to be introduced in South Africa and were subclassified and numbered in seven series (Series 1 E1 to E78, Series 2 E79 to E95, Series 3 E98 to E102, Series 4 E103 to E122, Series 5 E139 to E160, Series 6 E161 to E180, and Series 7 E181 to E190). Thirty-five were later modified and reclassified to Class 1ES for use as shunter locomotives. The modifications included alteration of the resistance grids in the electrical circuit and enlarged and widened cabs.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 1E.
Photo Date:  1/1/1975  Upload Date: 8/5/2013 4:28:07 PM
Location:  Salt River, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  John N. Middleton
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E145(UNKNOWN)
Views:  727   Comments: 0
SAR Class NG G16 153 (2-6-2+2-6-2)
Title:  SAR Class NG G16 153 (2-6-2+2-6-2)
Description:  Between 1937 and 1968 the South African Railways placed thirty-four Class NG G16 Garratt articulated steam locomotives with a 2-6-2+2-6-2 wheel arrangement in service on the Avontuur Railway and on the Natal narrow gauge lines. They were built in five batches by Société Anonyme John Cockerill in Belgium, Beyer, Peacock and Company in England and Hunslet-Taylor in Germiston, and numbered in the ranges 85 to 88, 109 to 116, 125 to 131, 137 to 143 and 149 to 156. In 1989 and 1990 two of them, numbers 141 and 155, were rebuilt by the Alfred County Railway using technology similar to that used in the Class 26 Red Devil and reclassified to Class NG G16A.
See also the Wikipedia articles on the South African Class NG G16 2-6-2+2-6-2 and South African Class NG G16A 2-6-2+2-6-2.
Photo Date:  4/9/2006  Upload Date: 2/3/2007 5:39:11 PM
Location:  Ficksburg, FS, ZA
Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  SAS NG153(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1219   Comments: 0
SAR Class 1E E155 (Series 5)
Title:  SAR Class 1E E155 (Series 5)
Description:  Between 1925 and 1945 the South African Railways placed altogether one hundred and seventy-two Class 1E electric locomotives in service, designed by Metropolitan-Vickers and spread over seven orders from four manufacturers (Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works, Metropolitan-Vickers, Nederlandsche Fabriek van Werktuigen en Spoorwegmaterieel and Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns). They were the first main-line electric locomotives to be introduced in South Africa and were subclassified and numbered in seven series (Series 1 E1 to E78, Series 2 E79 to E95, Series 3 E98 to E102, Series 4 E103 to E122, Series 5 E139 to E160, Series 6 E161 to E180, and Series 7 E181 to E190).
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 1E.
Photo Date:  3/24/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2011 2:00:48 PM
Location:  Durban, ZN, ZA
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E155(UNKNOWN)
Views:  551   Comments: 0
SAR Class 3E E201
Title:  SAR Class 3E E201
Description:  In 1947 and 1948 the South African Railways placed twenty-eight Class 3E electric locomotives with a Co+Co wheel arrangement in service. Designed by Metropolitan-Vickers and built by Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns, they were numbered in the range from E191 to E218. Unlike later electric locomotives that used separate steam heating wagons on passenger service, the Class 3E had an integral steam boiler for train heating. Provision was also made for electric heating of passenger coaches, although this feature was never used.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 3E.
Photo Date:  9/18/2015  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 5:38:06 PM
Location:  Bloemfontein, FS, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E201(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1217   Comments: 0
SAR Class 3E E215
Title:  SAR Class 3E E215
Description:  In 1947 and 1948 the South African Railways placed twenty-eight Class 3E electric locomotives with a Co+Co wheel arrangement in service. Designed by Metropolitan-Vickers and built by Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns, they were numbered in the range from E191 to E218. Unlike later electric locomotives that used separate steam heating wagons on passenger service, the Class 3E had an integral steam boiler for train heating. Provision was also made for electric heating of passenger coaches, although this feature was never used.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 3E.
Photo Date:  4/15/2013  Upload Date: 6/19/2013 10:47:57 AM
Location:  George, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E215(UNKNOWN)
Views:  507   Comments: 0
SAR Class 4E E229
Title:  SAR Class 4E E229
Description:  Between 1952 and 1954 the South African Railways placed forty Class 4E electric locomotives with a 1Co+Co1 wheel arrangement in service, numbered in the range from E219 to E258. It was designed by the General Electric Company (GEC) and built by North British Locomotive Company. The Class 4E was amongst the most powerful electric locomotives in the world at the time and was specifically built for use on the main line from Cape Town through the proposed new Hex River tunnels to Touws River, but by the time the tunnel system was eventually opened in 1989, the Class 4Es were already retired after spending their entire careers double heading trains up the old Hex River rail pass.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 4E.
Photo Date:  3/24/2013  Upload Date: 7/8/2013 3:20:21 PM
Location:  Durban, ZN, ZA
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E229(UNKNOWN)
Views:  479   Comments: 0
SAR Class 4E E237
Title:  SAR Class 4E E237
Description:  Between 1952 and 1954 the South African Railways placed forty Class 4E electric locomotives with a 1Co+Co1 wheel arrangement in service, numbered in the range from E219 to E258. It was designed by the General Electric Company (GEC) and built by North British Locomotive Company. The Class 4E was amongst the most powerful electric locomotives in the world at the time and was specifically built for use on the main line from Cape Town through the proposed new Hex River tunnels to Touws River, but by the time the tunnel system was eventually opened in 1989, the Class 4Es were already retired after spending their entire careers double heading trains up the old Hex River rail pass.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 4E.
Photo Date:  1/7/1966  Upload Date: 3/4/2009 7:23:11 PM
Location:  Salt River, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E237(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1216   Comments: 0
SAR Class 4E E238
Title:  SAR Class 4E E238
Description:  Between 1952 and 1954 the South African Railways placed forty Class 4E electric locomotives with a 1Co+Co1 wheel arrangement in service, numbered in the range from E219 to E258. It was designed by the General Electric Company (GEC) and built by North British Locomotive Company. The Class 4E was amongst the most powerful electric locomotives in the world at the time and was specifically built for use on the main line from Cape Town through the proposed new Hex River tunnels to Touws River, but by the time the tunnel system was eventually opened in 1989, the Class 4Es were already retired after spending their entire careers double heading trains up the old Hex River rail pass.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 4E.
Photo Date:  1/7/1966  Upload Date: 12/12/2006 4:20:04 PM
Location:  Salt River, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E238(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1287   Comments: 0
SAR Class 4E E258
Title:  SAR Class 4E E258
Description:  Between 1952 and 1954 the South African Railways placed forty Class 4E electric locomotives with a 1Co+Co1 wheel arrangement in service, numbered in the range from E219 to E258. It was designed by the General Electric Company (GEC) and built by North British Locomotive Company. The Class 4E was amongst the most powerful electric locomotives in the world at the time and was specifically built for use on the main line from Cape Town through the proposed new Hex River tunnels to Touws River, but by the time the tunnel system was eventually opened in 1989, the Class 4Es were already retired after spending their entire careers double heading trains up the old Hex River rail pass.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 4E.
Photo Date:  9/18/2015  Upload Date: 12/1/2009 7:09:50 PM
Location:  Bloemfontein, FS, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E258(UNKNOWN)
Views:  800   Comments: 0
SAR Class 5E E259 (Series 1)
Title:  SAR Class 5E E259 (Series 1)
Description:  In 1955 and 1956 the South African Railways placed sixty Class 5E, Series 1 electric locomotives with a Bo-Bo wheel arrangement in main line service, numbered in the range from E259 to E318. It was designed by English Electric, who built the first forty-eight locomotives while the building of the last twelve was subcontracted to Vulcan Foundry. The Class 5E was the prototype of what eventually became the most prolific locomotive type in South Africa, being succeeded by the Class 5E1, Class 6E and Class 6E1. The type is still surviving in the rebuilt Class 18E.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 5E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  5/24/2009  Upload Date: 5/26/2009 4:50:49 PM
Location:  Bellville, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E259(UNKNOWN)
Views:  2114   Comments: 1
SAR Class 5E E262 (Series 1)
Title:  SAR Class 5E E262 (Series 1)
Description:  In 1955 and 1956 the South African Railways placed sixty Class 5E, Series 1 electric locomotives with a Bo-Bo wheel arrangement in main line service, numbered in the range from E259 to E318. It was designed by English Electric, who built the first forty-eight locomotives while the building of the last twelve was subcontracted to Vulcan Foundry. The Class 5E was the prototype of what eventually became the most prolific locomotive type in South Africa, being succeeded by the Class 5E1, Class 6E and Class 6E1. The type is still surviving in the rebuilt Class 18E.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 5E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  7/4/2017  Upload Date: 7/17/2017 10:44:26 AM
Location:  Bellville, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E262(UNKNOWN)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
SAR Class 5E E263 (Series 1)
Title:  SAR Class 5E E263 (Series 1)
Description:  In 1955 and 1956 the South African Railways placed sixty Class 5E, Series 1 electric locomotives with a Bo-Bo wheel arrangement in main line service, numbered in the range from E259 to E318. It was designed by English Electric, who built the first forty-eight locomotives while the building of the last twelve was subcontracted to Vulcan Foundry. The Class 5E was the prototype of what eventually became the most prolific locomotive type in South Africa, being succeeded by the Class 5E1, Class 6E and Class 6E1. The type is still surviving in the rebuilt Class 18E.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 5E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  7/4/2017  Upload Date: 7/17/2017 10:56:36 AM
Location:  Bellville, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E263(UNKNOWN)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
SAR Class 5E E293 (Series 1)
Title:  SAR Class 5E E293 (Series 1)
Description:  In 1955 and 1956 the South African Railways placed sixty Class 5E, Series 1 electric locomotives with a Bo-Bo wheel arrangement in main line service, numbered in the range from E259 to E318. It was designed by English Electric, who built the first forty-eight locomotives while the building of the last twelve was subcontracted to Vulcan Foundry. The Class 5E was the prototype of what eventually became the most prolific locomotive type in South Africa, being succeeded by the Class 5E1, Class 6E and Class 6E1. The type is still surviving in the rebuilt Class 18E.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 5E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  7/4/2017  Upload Date: 7/17/2017 10:26:39 AM
Location:  Bellville, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E293(UNKNOWN)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
SAR Class 5E E348 (Series 2)
Title:  SAR Class 5E E348 (Series 2)
Description:  In 1957 and 1958 the South African Railways placed forty-five Class 5E, Series 2 electric locomotives with a Bo-Bo wheel arrangement in main line service, numbered in the range from E319 to E363. The locomotives were ordered from English Electric, who subcontracted their building to Vulcan Foundry. The Class 5E gave a rough ride, which soon earned them the nickname balstamper.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 5E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  7/1/1975  Upload Date: 12/12/2006 4:30:39 PM
Location:  Olifantsfontein, GP, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E348(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1605   Comments: 0
SAR Class 5E1 E397 (Series 1)
Title:  SAR Class 5E1 E397 (Series 1)
Description:  Between 1959 and 1961 the South African Railways placed one hundred and thirty-five Class 5E1, Series 1 electric locomotives in service, numbered in the range from E364 to E498. It was designed and built by Metropolitan-Vickers at its Bowesfield Works, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries. While virtually identical in outward appearance to the forerunner Class 5E, it had more powerful traction motors and a new bogie design that gave a smoother ride.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 5E1, Series 1.
Photo Date:  9/22/2009  Upload Date: 12/5/2009 6:34:24 PM
Location:  Sentrarand, GP, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E397(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1100   Comments: 0
SAR Class 5E1 E445 (Series 1)
Title:  SAR Class 5E1 E445 (Series 1)
Description:  Between 1959 and 1961 the South African Railways placed one hundred and thirty-five Class 5E1, Series 1 electric locomotives in service, numbered in the range from E364 to E498. It was designed and built by Metropolitan-Vickers at its Bowesfield Works, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries. While virtually identical in outward appearance to the forerunner Class 5E, it had more powerful traction motors and a new bogie design that gave a smoother ride.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 5E1, Series 1.
Photo Date:  1/7/1966  Upload Date: 12/1/2009 7:33:19 PM
Location:  Salt River, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E445(UNKNOWN)
Views:  869   Comments: 1
SAR Class 5E1 E461 (Series 1)
Title:  SAR Class 5E1 E461 (Series 1)
Description:  Between 1959 and 1961 the South African Railways placed one hundred and thirty-five Class 5E1, Series 1 electric locomotives in service, numbered in the range from E364 to E498. It was designed and built by Metropolitan-Vickers at its Bowesfield Works, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries. While virtually identical in outward appearance to the forerunner Class 5E, it had more powerful traction motors and a new bogie design that gave a smoother ride.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 5E1, Series 1.
Photo Date:  9/22/2009  Upload Date: 12/5/2009 6:40:30 PM
Location:  Sentrarand, GP, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E461(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1038   Comments: 0
SAR Class 5E1 E464 (Series 1)
Title:  SAR Class 5E1 E464 (Series 1)
Description:  Between 1959 and 1961 the South African Railways placed one hundred and thirty-five Class 5E1, Series 1 electric locomotives in service, numbered in the range from E364 to E498. It was designed and built by Metropolitan-Vickers at its Bowesfield Works, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries. While virtually identical in outward appearance to the forerunner Class 5E, it had more powerful traction motors and a new bogie design that gave a smoother ride.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 5E1, Series 1.
Photo Date:  1/7/1966  Upload Date: 4/27/2007 5:24:44 PM
Location:  Salt River, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E464(UNKNOWN)
Views:  762   Comments: 0
SAR Class 5E1 E496 (Series 1)
Title:  SAR Class 5E1 E496 (Series 1)
Description:  Between 1959 and 1961 the South African Railways placed one hundred and thirty-five Class 5E1, Series 1 electric locomotives in service, numbered in the range from E364 to E498. It was designed and built by Metropolitan-Vickers at its Bowesfield Works, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries. While virtually identical in outward appearance to the forerunner Class 5E, it had more powerful traction motors and a new bogie design that gave a smoother ride.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 5E1, Series 1.
Photo Date:  11/6/2014  Upload Date: 11/7/2014 7:50:18 AM
Location:  Salt River, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E496(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1196   Comments: 0
SAR Class ES E518 (Series 3)
Title:  SAR Class ES E518 (Series 3)
Description:  Between 1936 and 1964 twenty-four Class ES electric shunting locomotives, based on the Class 1E mainline electric locomotive, were placed in service by the South African Railways. The first two, numbered E500 and E501 (Series 1), were built in the Pietermaritzburg shops in 1936. Series 2 in 1937 and Series 3 in 1951 were built by the Nederlandsche Fabriek van Werktuigen en Spoorwegmaterieel and were numbered in the ranges E503 to E512 and E515 to E524 respectively. In 1964 the last two, numbers E525 and E526 (Series 4), were rebuilt from Class 1E locomotives. In 1952 and 1957 four more were built new for Driefontein Consolidated Gold Mine.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class ES.
Photo Date:  12/5/2010  Upload Date: 12/23/2010 7:33:47 AM
Location:  Danskraal, Ladysmith, ZN, ZA
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E518(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1005   Comments: 0
SAR Class ES E526 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class ES E526 (Series 4)
Description:  Between 1936 and 1964 twenty-four Class ES electric shunting locomotives, based on the Class 1E mainline electric locomotive, were placed in service by the South African Railways. The first two, numbered E500 and E501 (Series 1), were built in the Pietermaritzburg shops in 1936. Series 2 in 1937 and Series 3 in 1951 were built by the Nederlandsche Fabriek van Werktuigen en Spoorwegmaterieel and were numbered in the ranges E503 to E512 and E515 to E524 respectively. In 1964 the last two, numbers E525 and E526 (Series 4), were rebuilt from Class 1E locomotives. In 1952 and 1957 four more were built new for Driefontein Consolidated Gold Mine.
E526 was rebuilt from Class 1E, Series 5 E146 and commissioned in 1964.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class ES.
Photo Date:  3/29/2013  Upload Date: 7/8/2013 4:48:03 PM
Location:  Durban, ZN, ZA
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E526(UNKNOWN)
Views:  436   Comments: 0
SAR Class 5E E563 (Series 3)
Title:  SAR Class 5E E563 (Series 3)
Description:  In 1958 and 1959 the South African Railways placed fifty-five Class 5E, Series 3 electric locomotives with a Bo-Bo wheel arrangement in service, numbered in the range from E536 to E590. The number range of the Series 3 locomotives do not follow directly on that of the Series 2 since the Class 5E1, Series 1 and the Class ES locomotives were allocated most of the numbers in between. The locomotives were ordered from English Electric, who subcontracted their building to Vulcan Foundry.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 5E, Series 3.
Photo Date:  9/10/2007  Upload Date: 11/7/2007 1:30:04 PM
Location:  Salt River, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E563(UNKNOWN)
Views:  966   Comments: 0
SAR Class 5E E564 (Series 3)
Title:  SAR Class 5E E564 (Series 3)
Description:  In 1958 and 1959 the South African Railways placed fifty-five Class 5E, Series 3 electric locomotives with a Bo-Bo wheel arrangement in service, numbered in the range from E536 to E590. The number range of the Series 3 locomotives do not follow directly on that of the Series 2 since the Class 5E1, Series 1 and the Class ES locomotives were allocated most of the numbers in between. The locomotives were ordered from English Electric, who subcontracted their building to Vulcan Foundry.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 5E, Series 3.
Photo Date:  7/4/2017  Upload Date: 7/17/2017 10:28:23 AM
Location:  Bellville, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E564(UNKNOWN)
Views:  405   Comments: 0


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