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Engine 950 was sent to West South Africa (Namibia) during WW I. The railways there were controlled by the SAR. The engine returned to South Africa in 1961.
Technical details
| Series | 7 |
| Set-up | 2'D (4-8-0) |
| Length | 15265 mm |
| Diameter driving wheels | 1086 mm |
| Weight full | 76 ton |
| Grate area | 2 m2 |
| Gear | Stephenson |
| Cilinders | 2: 432x584 mm |
| Fuel capacity | coal: 5,1 ton |
| Water capacity | 10 m3 |
| Power | 88,1 kN |
History
| Date | Event | Owner | Series | Identification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | Build for | Cape Government Railways | 7 | / 315 |
| 1912 | Take over by | South African Railways (Transnet Freight Rail) | 7 | / 950 |
| 1973 | Take over by | City of Upington | 7 | Grietjie/ 950 |
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