International Railroad Discussion > South African industrial steam -- Witbank Colliery

In the Witbank coalfields Witbank and S. Witbank collierys had a collection of former SAR 4-8-2s over the years.  Near the end of steam operations, they acquired three Baldwin-built former SAR class CB 4-8-2s from nearby Tavistock Colliery.  Their shed was located near the SAR sidings at Saaiwater where the 8 km line connected with the SAR.

1.  Dawn finds 4-8-2 No. 7 hard at work.  7/2/83

2.  4-8-2 No. 2 in action  7/2/83

3.  4-8-2s Nos 5 and 2 working upgrade.  7/5/83

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4.  4-8-2 No. 5 x-works on a train.  6/13/84

5.  4-10-2T No. 1 long out of use at the shed.  6/13/84    This engine was built new by North British Loco Works for Witbank Colliery in 1928.  A copy of the SAR H class built much earlier.  This engine is preserved and the only existing example of an unmodified H class.

6.  Baldwin built former SAR class 15B 4-8-2 No. 1 near the end of steam operations on 6/27/92.

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Great photos.  Thanks for posting.

Lovely work Alan. Keep 'em comming!

Cheers,
Jack



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 01/14/16 08:55 by africansteam.

Wow!!

Truly great pictures.  Thank you.

Haruo

What happened to them?

That 4-10-2 is  a Beast!
Andy