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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1146(6E) |
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534 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1147(6E) |
| Views: |
487 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
TFR E1167(6E) TFR E1147(6E) TFR E1189(6E) |
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13 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
TFR E1167(6E) TFR E1147(6E) TFR E1189(6E) |
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16 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
TFR E1147(6E) TFR E1168(6E) TFR E1221(6E) TFR E1173(6E) |
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4 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1151(6E) |
| Views: |
366 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SAS E1153 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/15/2010 Upload Date: 8/15/2010 6:51:16 AM |
| Location: |
Vereeniging,GP, ZA |
| Author: |
Logan Stone |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SAS E1153(6E) |
| Views: |
159 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1153(6E) |
| Views: |
165 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
TFR E1157(6E) TFR E1162(6E) |
| Views: |
45 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1157(6E) |
| Views: |
367 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1161(6E) |
| Views: |
384 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
TFR E1222(6E) TFR E1162(6E) TFR E1221(6E) |
| Views: |
60 Comments: 0 |
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| 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 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: |
1/17/2007 Upload Date: 3/6/2009 3:10:28 PM |
| Location: |
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1162(6E) |
| Views: |
401 Comments: 0 |
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| 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 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: |
1/16/2007 Upload Date: 3/6/2009 3:08:35 PM |
| Location: |
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1163(6E) |
| Views: |
329 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1164(6E) |
| Views: |
354 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1165(6E) |
| Views: |
385 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SAS E1165 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/16/2009 Upload Date: 8/16/2009 10:15:32 AM |
| Location: |
Vereeniging,GP, ZA |
| Author: |
Logan Stone |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SAS E1165(6E) |
| Views: |
145 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
E1167 |
| Description: |
Freight train with empties north of Worcester between De Wet and De Doorns. |
| Photo Date: |
2/20/2006 Upload Date: 4/13/2023 11:54:33 AM |
| Location: |
Worcester, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
TFR E1167(6E) TFR E1183(6E) |
| Views: |
39 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1221(6E) TFR E1197(6E) TFR E1167(6E) |
| Views: |
37 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
E1214 |
| Description: |
Transkaroo departing Wellington. |
| Photo Date: |
7/16/2006 Upload Date: 6/12/2023 10:03:10 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1214(6E) TFR E1167(6E) |
| Views: |
32 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1167 |
| 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: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 3/6/2009 2:31:13 PM |
| Location: |
Worcester, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1167(6E) |
| Views: |
372 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SAS E1167 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/15/2008 Upload Date: 11/12/2008 2:37:51 PM |
| Location: |
Gouda,WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Logan Stone |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SAS E1167(6E) |
| Views: |
254 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1168 |
| 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: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 3/6/2009 2:34:40 PM |
| Location: |
Worcester, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1168(6E) |
| Views: |
424 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SAS E1169 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
3/19/2009 Upload Date: 3/19/2009 1:58:49 PM |
| Location: |
Redan, ZA |
| Author: |
Logan Stone |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SAS E1169(6E) |
| Views: |
160 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1169 |
| 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: |
9/30/2009 Upload Date: 12/6/2009 11:20:30 AM |
| Location: |
Centurion, Pretoria, GP, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1169(6E) |
| Views: |
346 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
TFR E1223(6E) TFR E1170(6E) |
| Views: |
63 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1170(6E) |
| Views: |
512 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
E1170 |
| Description: |
Passing through Brackenfell station. |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/2007 Upload Date: 10/3/2023 12:30:54 PM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
TFR E1170(6E) |
| Views: |
25 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
TFR E1214(6E) TFR E1171(6E) |
| Views: |
62 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1171(6E) TFR E1197(6E) |
| Views: |
36 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
TFR E1171(6E) |
| Views: |
41 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1171(6E) |
| Views: |
368 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1171(6E) |
| Views: |
19 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Station |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1172(6E) |
| Views: |
80 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1172(6E) TFR E1173(6E) |
| Views: |
38 Comments: 0 |
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| 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 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: |
1/10/2009 Upload Date: 3/8/2009 4:01:54 PM |
| Location: |
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1172(6E) |
| Views: |
384 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1173(6E) |
| Views: |
34 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1173(6E) |
| Views: |
401 Comments: 0 |
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| 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. |
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10/9/2009 Upload Date: 12/8/2009 6:11:42 PM |
| Location: |
Koedoespoort, Pretoria, GP, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
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Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1174(6E) |
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| 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. |
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9/21/2006 Upload Date: 4/27/2007 4:49:02 PM |
| Location: |
Beaufort West, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1175(6E) |
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488 Comments: 0 |
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| 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. |
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4/13/2006 Upload Date: 12/12/2006 4:37:20 PM |
| Location: |
Worcester, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1176(6E) |
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639 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
E1177 |
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A short passenger train departing Cape Town. |
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4/12/2004 Upload Date: 1/25/2023 7:55:17 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1177(6E) TFR E1222(6E) |
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| Title: |
E1177 |
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Parked in the Worcester yard. |
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5/1/2006 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 6:41:07 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1177(6E) |
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| Title: |
SAR Class 6E E1177 |
| 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: |
10/6/2006 Upload Date: 3/6/2009 1:50:52 PM |
| Location: |
Beaufort West, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1177(6E) |
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334 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
E1197 |
| Description: |
Inbound passenger train running through Brackenfell. |
| Photo Date: |
4/9/2006 Upload Date: 4/24/2023 11:57:27 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1197(6E) TFR E1178(6E) |
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| Title: |
E1178 |
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The Cape Town to Durban passenger train passing through Brackenfell. |
| Photo Date: |
9/20/2006 Upload Date: 6/27/2023 9:18:06 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Town, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Fanie Kleynhans |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
TFR E1178(6E) |
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32 Comments: 0 |
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| 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 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: |
11/25/2006 Upload Date: 3/6/2009 2:54:58 PM |
| Location: |
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1178(6E) |
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299 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1179(6E) |
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537 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1180(6E) |
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299 Comments: 0 |
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| 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, ZA |
| Author: |
Col André Kritzinger |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SAS E1185(6E) |
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304 Comments: 0 |
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