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SAR Class 5M Cab Coach (Left) |
| Description: |
Cab coaches were designed for use at one end of short commuter trains that require only one motor coach. This modified cab coach has two sets of sliding doors and is part of the Swartland Blitz, a daily diesel hauled commuter from Malmesbury to Cape Town and back. The driver's cab has been converted to a conductor's cabin, the front windows have been blanked off, and steps with footlights have been fitted below all doors to enable passengers to embark or disembark at rural stops without platforms.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type L-7-D, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m). |
| Photo Date: |
12/1/2006 Upload Date: 1/26/2009 1:57:20 PM |
| Location: |
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Col Andre Kritzinger |
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SAR Class 5M Cab Coach (Right) |
| Description: |
Cab coaches were designed for use at one end of short commuter trains that require only one motor coach. This modified cab coach has two sets of sliding doors and is part of the Swartland Blitz, a daily diesel hauled commuter from Malmesbury to Cape Town and back. The driver's cab has been converted to a conductor's cabin, the front windows have been blanked off, and steps with footlights have been fitted below all doors to enable passengers to embark or disembark at rural stops without platforms.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type L-7-D, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m). |
| Photo Date: |
1/17/2007 Upload Date: 1/26/2009 2:30:05 PM |
| Location: |
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca |
| Author: |
Col Andre Kritzinger |
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Passenger |
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