old STEAM LOCOMOTIVES in South Africa

Photos & text about mostly plinthed (on static display) and forgotten South African Steam Locomotives found all over South Africa - These pages seek to promote awareness and appreciation for these once living machines - Main source used to supply the text: Locomotives of the South African Railways published by Struik in 1985 - Authors: Leith Paxton & David Bourne. Thanks to all photographers. Please contact me if your photo is not credited correctly.

Showing posts with label = Hawthorns Leith 162/1859. Show all posts
Showing posts with label = Hawthorns Leith 162/1859. Show all posts
12 April 2009

Cape Town, Railway Station concourse, "BLACKIE" Hawthorns & Co Leith Engine Works No. 162

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The first locomotive in South Africa Hawthorns & Co Leith Engine Works No. 162 built in 1859. This copy of a painting by T Butler was m...
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Piet Conradie (for e-mail addr: see profile plse)
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
My interest: Local SA & DSWA/SWA Steam Railway History; Please contact me if you can help with relevant corrections, information or photos.
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