|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1146 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
In the 1990s the Bellville Depot was authorised to repaint eight Class 6E locomotives, numbers E1171 to E1178, in Blue Train livery. In the process three locomotives that were considered to be better candidates, numbers E1146, E1157 and E1223, unofficially exchanged running numbers with numbers E1172, E1177 and E1174 respectively.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
3/28/2009 Upload Date: 4/1/2009 2:27:00 PM |
| Location: |
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1146(6E) |
| Views: |
622 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1147 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
7/21/2009 Upload Date: 7/22/2009 6:24:45 PM |
| Location: |
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1147(6E) |
| Views: |
568 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1167 |
| Description: |
Freight train approaching Muldersvlei. |
| Photo Date: |
8/14/2009 Upload Date: 2/7/2024 8:27:09 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1147(6E) TFR E1189(6E) TFR E1167(6E) |
| Views: |
69 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1167 |
| Description: |
Freight train through Muldersvlei. |
| Photo Date: |
8/14/2009 Upload Date: 2/12/2024 4:39:56 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1167(6E) TFR E1147(6E) TFR E1189(6E) |
| Views: |
64 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1147 |
| Description: |
Freight train approaching Muldersvlei. |
| Photo Date: |
9/11/2009 Upload Date: 4/11/2024 4:37:28 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1147(6E) TFR E1168(6E) TFR E1221(6E) TFR E1173(6E) |
| Views: |
60 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1151 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
9/29/2009 Upload Date: 12/6/2009 7:40:31 AM |
| Location: |
Sentrarand, GP, GP |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1151(6E) |
| Views: |
461 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAS E1153 |
| Description: |
|
| Photo Date: |
8/15/2010 Upload Date: 8/15/2010 6:51:16 AM |
| Location: |
Vereeniging,GP, GP |
| Author: |
Logan Stone |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1153(6E) |
| Views: |
208 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1153 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
9/17/2015 Upload Date: 10/24/2015 10:40:26 AM |
| Location: |
Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, Ki |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1153(6E) |
| Views: |
249 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1157 |
| Description: |
Two 6Es running light north between Malan and Soetendal. |
| Photo Date: |
5/9/2005 Upload Date: 1/17/2023 6:01:04 AM |
| Location: |
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1157(6E) TFR E1162(6E) |
| Views: |
104 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1157 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
In the 1990s the Bellville Depot was authorised to repaint eight Class 6E locomotives, numbers E1171 to E1178, in Blue Train livery. In the process three locomotives that were considered to be better candidates, numbers E1146, E1157 and E1223, unofficially exchanged running numbers with numbers E1172, E1177 and E1174 respectively.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/2006 Upload Date: 3/5/2009 2:03:02 PM |
| Location: |
Beaufort West, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1157(6E) |
| Views: |
442 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1161 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to(the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
10/5/2006 Upload Date: 3/6/2009 1:04:08 PM |
| Location: |
Bloemhof, NW, NW |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1161(6E) |
| Views: |
460 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1222 |
| Description: |
Three 6Es with a dead class 34 behind lead a freight train through Klapmuts to Worcester. |
| Photo Date: |
5/17/2004 Upload Date: 8/8/2022 11:52:50 AM |
| Location: |
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1222(6E) TFR E1162(6E) TFR E1221(6E) |
| Views: |
130 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1162 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more"were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nimel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared po the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
1/17/2007 Upload Date: 3/6/2009 3:10:28 PM |
| Location: |
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1162(6E) |
| Views: |
464 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1163 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1125. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was kquipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
1/16/2007 Upload Date: 3/6/2009 3:08:35 PM |
| Location: |
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1163(6E) |
| Views: |
401 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1164 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
9/29/2009 Upload Date: 12/6/2009 7:44:22 AM |
| Location: |
Sentrarand, GP, GP |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1164(6E) |
| Views: |
433 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1165 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
4/14/2001 Upload Date: 3/5/2009 7:46:01 AM |
| Location: |
Koup, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1165(6E) |
| Views: |
463 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAS E1165 |
| Description: |
|
| Photo Date: |
8/16/2009 Upload Date: 8/16/2009 10:15:32 AM |
| Location: |
Vereeniging,GP, GP |
| Author: |
Logan Stone |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1165(6E) |
| Views: |
197 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1167 |
| Description: |
Empty coal train heading north between De Wet and Sandhills. |
| Photo Date: |
2/20/2006 Upload Date: 2/28/2025 5:38:07 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1167(6E) TFR E1183(6E) |
| Views: |
29 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1221 |
| Description: |
Locos parked in the Worcester yard. |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/2006 Upload Date: 4/25/2023 12:37:45 PM |
| Location: |
Worcester, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1221(6E) TFR E1167(6E) TFR E1197(6E) |
| Views: |
113 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1214 |
| Description: |
Transkaroo departing Wellington. |
| Photo Date: |
7/16/2006 Upload Date: 6/12/2023 10:03:10 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1214(6E) TFR E1167(6E) |
| Views: |
104 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1167 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline seMvice, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was!designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 3/6/2009 2:31:13 PM |
| Location: |
Worcester, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1167(6E) |
| Views: |
445 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAS E1167 |
| Description: |
|
| Photo Date: |
6/15/2008 Upload Date: 11/12/2008 2:37:51 PM |
| Location: |
Gouda,WC, WC |
| Author: |
Logan Stone |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1167(6E) |
| Views: |
350 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1168 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotivos in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more werf built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, whth the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was?equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 3/6/2009 2:34:40 PM |
| Location: |
Worcester, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzicger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1168(6E) |
| Views: |
1622 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAS E1169 |
| Description: |
|
| Photo Date: |
3/19/2009 Upload Date: 3/19/2009 1:58:49 PM |
| Location: |
Redan, ZA |
| Author: |
Logan Stone |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1169(6E) |
| Views: |
242 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1223 |
| Description: |
Four 6Es at the front of this freight departing the Bellville yard. |
| Photo Date: |
4/5/2004 Upload Date: 8/2/2022 12:36:47 PM |
| Location: |
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1223(6E) TFR E1170(6E) |
| Views: |
127 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1170 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
3/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/27/2007 5:09:34 PM |
| Location: |
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1170(6E) |
| Views: |
582 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1214 |
| Description: |
Four 6Es (with only the first 2 running) head out of the Bellville yard to Worcester. |
| Photo Date: |
3/9/2004 Upload Date: 7/27/2022 12:21:45 PM |
| Location: |
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1214(6E) TFR E1171(6E) |
| Views: |
135 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1171 |
| Description: |
Rovos Rail passing through Parow with Table Mountain in the back. |
| Photo Date: |
4/12/2004 Upload Date: 1/6/2023 5:52:30 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1171(6E) TFR E1197(6E) |
| Views: |
95 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1171 |
| Description: |
The outbound Transkaroo passing through Stikland. |
| Photo Date: |
11/10/2005 Upload Date: 3/28/2023 12:19:49 PM |
| Location: |
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1171(6E) |
| Views: |
106 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1171 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
4/21/2006 Upload Date: 3/5/2009 1:47:52 PM |
| Location: |
Esplanade, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1171(6E) |
| Views: |
437 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1171 |
| Description: |
The Transkaroo passing through Brackenfell. |
| Photo Date: |
6/5/2008 Upload Date: 1/9/2024 7:55:13 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1171(6E) |
| Views: |
76 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1172 |
| Description: |
Four 6Es (with only the first 3 running) at the front of the afternoon freight out of the Bellville yard running here through Stikland station.. |
| Photo Date: |
1/19/2004 Upload Date: 7/21/2022 11:24:34 AM |
| Location: |
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Station |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1172(6E) |
| Views: |
146 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1172 |
| Description: |
After stopping in Worcester the Transkaroo is on its way again to Cape Town |
| Photo Date: |
12/6/2005 Upload Date: 3/29/2023 12:11:26 PM |
| Location: |
Worcester, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1172(6E) TFR E1173(6E) |
| Views: |
105 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1172 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the rdnge from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and Engoish Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
In the 1990s the Bellville Depot was authorised to repaint eight Class 6E locomotives, numbhrs E1171 to E1178, in Blue Train livery. In the process three locomotives that were considered to be better candidates, numbers E1146, E1157 and E1223, unofficially exchanged running numbers with numbers E1172, E1177 and E1174 respeftively.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
1/10/2009 Upload Date: 3/8/2009 4:01:54 PM |
| Location: |
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1172(6E) |
| Views: |
470 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1173 |
| Description: |
The inbound Transkaroo running here through Parow towards Cape Town. |
| Photo Date: |
5/10/2004 Upload Date: 8/30/2022 12:20:22 PM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1173(6E) |
| Views: |
86 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1173 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
8/2/2006 Upload Date: 3/5/2009 5:17:04 PM |
| Location: |
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1173(6E) |
| Views: |
473 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1173 |
| Description: |
Freight train through Muldersvlei. |
| Photo Date: |
9/11/2009 Upload Date: 9/16/2024 4:19:50 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1173(6E) |
| Views: |
34 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1174 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
In the 1990s the Bellville Depot was authorised to repaint eight Class 6E locomotives, numbers E1171 to E1178, in Blue Train livery. In the process three locomotives that were considered to be better candidates, numbers E1146, E1157 and E1223, unofficially exchanged running numbers with numbers E1172, E1177 and E1174 respectively.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
10/9/2009 Upload Date: 12/8/2009 6:11:42 PM |
| Location: |
Koedoespoort, Pretoria, GP, Pr |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1174(6E) |
| Views: |
802 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1175 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
9/21/2006 Upload Date: 4/27/2007 4:49:02 PM |
| Location: |
Beaufort West, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1175(6E) |
| Views: |
590 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1176 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/2006 Upload Date: 12/12/2006 4:37:20 PM |
| Location: |
Worcester, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1176(6E) |
| Views: |
699 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1177 |
| Description: |
A short passenger train departing Cape Town. |
| Photo Date: |
4/12/2004 Upload Date: 1/25/2023 7:55:17 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1177(6E) TFR E1222(6E) |
| Views: |
77 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1177 |
| Description: |
Parked in the Worcester yard. |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/2006 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 6:41:07 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1177(6E) |
| Views: |
96 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
R Class 6E E1177 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E e`ectric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E116 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Comparel to the Class 5E1, the Class 7E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
In the 1990s the Bellville Depot was authorised to repaint eight Class 2E locomotives, numbers E1171 to E1178, in Blue Train livery. In the process three locomotives that were considered to be better candidates, numbers E1166, E1157 and E1223, unofficially exchanged runnnng numbers with numbers E1172, E1177 and E1174 respectively.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
10/6/2006 Upload Date: 3/6/2009 1:50:52 PM |
| Location: |
Beaufort West, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1177(6E) |
| Views: |
401 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1197 |
| Description: |
Passenger train running through Brackenfell towards Cape Town. |
| Photo Date: |
4/9/2006 Upload Date: 2/28/2025 8:20:35 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1197(6E) TFR E1178(6E) |
| Views: |
28 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1178 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Skshen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvbal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors `nd was equippedSee also the Wikipedia article on the South African Cmass 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2006 Upload Date: 3/6/2009 2:54:58 PM |
| Location: |
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1178(6E) |
| Views: |
380 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1179 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
10/9/2009 Upload Date: 12/8/2009 6:16:11 PM |
| Location: |
Koedoespoort, Pretoria, GP, Pr |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1179(6E) |
| Views: |
606 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1180 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/2006 Upload Date: 3/5/2009 1:33:34 PM |
| Location: |
Worcester, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1180(6E) |
| Views: |
378 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1185 |
| Description: |
In 1970 and 1971 the South African Railways placed eighty Class 6E electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1146 to E1225. Two more were built for the Sishen iron ore mine. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by Associated Electrical Industries and English Electric. Compared to the Class 5E1, the Class 6E had improved traction motors and was equipped with electronic wheel slip detection.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E. |
| Photo Date: |
8/21/2007 Upload Date: 3/8/2009 5:30:14 AM |
| Location: |
Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1185(6E) |
| Views: |
379 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1186 |
| Description: |
Running from the Bellville yard to Cape Town station here through Parow to pickup a passenger train. |
| Photo Date: |
7/12/2004 Upload Date: 9/1/2022 12:17:42 PM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
|
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1186(6E) TFR E1189(6E) |
| Views: |
95 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
E1817 |
| Description: |
Parked in the Worcester yard. |
| Photo Date: |
2/20/2006 Upload Date: 4/12/2023 12:01:36 PM |
| Location: |
Worcester, WC, WC |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1817(6E1) TFR E1186(6E) |
| Views: |
104 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
