T.2008.1_01
Type
steam locomotive
Maker of the object
North British Locomotive Co Ltd
Date
1944 - 1945
Materials
metal, wood, glass
Place
Scotland, Glasgow, Polmadie, Queen's Park Works (place of manufacture); South Africa (place of use)
Description
CClass 15F steam locomotive, with 4-8-2 wheel alignment. Built for the South African Railways by the North British Locomotive Company (NBL) at the Queen's Park Works, Polmadie, Glasgow, during 1944–1945. Running number 3007. Originally painted black with white and grey details on the smoke box and running boards.
Category
TRANSPORT
Measurements
overall: 3950 mm x 22500 mm x 3040 mm 180 metric ton