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SAS E1498
Title:  SAS E1498
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/27/2009  Upload Date: 1/27/2009 1:36:03 PM
Location:  Kroonstad,FS, FS
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS E1498(6E1)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1499 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1499 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:46:33 PM
Location:  Camperdown, ZN, ZN
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1499(6E1)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1502 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1502 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1502 re-entered service in 2011 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-675 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  10/24/2010  Upload Date: 10/31/2010 8:01:33 PM
Location:  Lions River, ZN, ZN
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1502(6E1)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1503 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1503 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1503 re-entered service in 2011 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-669 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  7/18/2009  Upload Date: 7/20/2009 5:13:34 PM
Location:  Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1503(6E1)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
E1855
Title:  E1855
Description:  Container train parked in the Worcester yard.
Photo Date:  7/26/2009  Upload Date: 1/31/2024 8:52:17 AM
Location:  Cape Town, WC, WC
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  TFR E1855(6E1) TFR E1627(6E1) TFR E1503(6E1) TFR E1951(6E1)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
E1503
Title:  E1503
Description:  Leading a freight train through Brackenfell.
Photo Date:  11/2/2009  Upload Date: 2/21/2024 8:45:47 AM
Location:  Cape Town, WC, WC
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TFR E1503(6E1)
Views:  33   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1504 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1504 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
Photo Date:  10/8/2010  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 7:56:37 PM
Location:  Bayhead Yard, Durban, ZN, Du
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1504(6E1)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1505 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1505 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
Photo Date:  3/20/2011  Upload Date: 7/3/2010 5:17:18 PM
Location:  Newcastle, ZN, ZN
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster,Track
Locomotives:  SAS E1505(6E1)
Views:  255   Comments: 1
SAR Class 6E1 E1506 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1506 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
Photo Date:  8/6/2007  Upload Date: 11/7/2007 3:25:22 PM
Location:  Estcourt, ZN, ZN
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1506(6E1)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
SAS E1507
Title:  SAS E1507
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/21/2010  Upload Date: 2/25/2010 1:59:51 PM
Location:  Vereeniging,GP, GP
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS E1507(6E1)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
SAS E1507
Title:  SAS E1507
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2010  Upload Date: 8/15/2010 6:52:58 AM
Location:  Vereeniging,GP, GP
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS E1507(6E1)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1507 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1507 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
No. E1507 re-entered service in 2015 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-838 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  5/9/2013  Upload Date: 6/21/2013 2:52:15 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1507(6E1)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1508 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1508 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1508 re-entered service in 2010 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-638 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  10/2/2009  Upload Date: 12/6/2009 2:16:25 PM
Location:  Koedoespoort, Pretoria, GP, Pr
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1508(6E1)
Views:  321   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1509 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1509 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
No. E1509 re-entered service in 2015 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-841 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  10/8/2009  Upload Date: 12/7/2009 7:32:25 PM
Location:  Sentrarand, GP, GP
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1509(6E1)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1510 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1510 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
No. E1510 re-entered service in 2015 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-845 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  5/2/2013  Upload Date: 6/21/2013 2:57:30 PM
Location:  Warrenton, NC, NC
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1510(6E1)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1511 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1511 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1511 re-entered service in 2014 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-784 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  4/30/2013  Upload Date: 12/23/2010 9:23:12 AM
Location:  Bloemfontein, FS, FS
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1511(6E1)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1512 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1512 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1512 re-entered service in 2012 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-688 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/25/2010  Upload Date: 9/5/2010 7:52:06 PM
Location:  Bayhead Yard, Durban, ZN, Du
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1512(6E1)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1513 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1513 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
No. E1513 re-entered service in 2015 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-843 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  2/4/2011  Upload Date: 4/7/2011 4:58:51 PM
Location:  Bayhead Yard, Durban, ZN, Du
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1513(6E1)
Views:  318   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1514 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1514 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
No. E1514 re-entered service in 2015 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-836 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  4/29/2013  Upload Date: 10/9/2010 8:07:24 PM
Location:  Bloemfontein, FS, FS
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1514(6E1)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1515 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1515 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
Photo Date:  10/3/2006  Upload Date: 3/6/2009 11:17:36 AM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1515(6E1)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1519 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1519 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1519 re-entered service in 2011 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-650 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/5/2007  Upload Date: 3/6/2009 6:30:53 PM
Location:  Ladysmith, ZN, ZN
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1519(6E1)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1520 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1520 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
Photo Date:  8/13/2007  Upload Date: 11/7/2007 3:47:32 PM
Location:  Mandini, ZN, ZN
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1520(6E1)
Views:  1254   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1521 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1521 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1521 re-entered service in 2010 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-643 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  10/2/2009  Upload Date: 12/6/2009 2:21:24 PM
Location:  Koedoespoort, Pretoria, GP, Pr
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1521(6E1)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1522 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1522 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
No. E1522 re-entered service in 2015 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-839 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  5/24/2013  Upload Date: 12/23/2010 9:32:23 AM
Location:  Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, Ki
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1522(6E1)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1523 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1523 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
Photo Date:  10/2/2009  Upload Date: 12/6/2009 2:24:57 PM
Location:  Koedoespoort, Pretoria, GP, Pr
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1523(6E1)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1524 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1524 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction notors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step belov the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1524 re-entered service in 2011 as Class 18E, Series 2%number 18-674 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  10/14/2010  Upload Date: 10/31/2010 6:48:56 PM
Location:  Camperdown, ZN, ZN
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1524(6E1)
Views:  370   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1525 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1525 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 5 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from hach other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
Photo Date:  4/24/2007  Upload Date: 1/28/2013 9:52:04 AM
Location:  Danskraal, Ladysmith, ZN, La
Author:  John N. Middleton
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1525(6E1)
Views:  282   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1526 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1526 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1526 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-740 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  3/21/2010  Upload Date: 3/22/2010 9:23:30 AM
Location:  Nottingham Road, ZN, ZN
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1526(6E1)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1527 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1527 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
No. E1527 re-entered service in 2015 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-758 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  12/3/2010  Upload Date: 12/23/2010 9:38:21 AM
Location:  King's Rest, ZN, ZN
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1527(6E1)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1528 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1528 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
Photo Date:  9/30/2006  Upload Date: 12/13/2006 3:55:38 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1528(6E1)
Views:  316   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1529 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1529 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
No. E1529 re-entered service in 2015 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-833 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/5/2007  Upload Date: 3/6/2009 6:33:27 PM
Location:  Ladysmith, ZN, ZN
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1529(6E1)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1530 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1530 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1530 re-entered service in 2011 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-656 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  10/9/2009  Upload Date: 12/8/2009 7:02:08 PM
Location:  Koedoespoort, Pretoria, GP, Pr
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1530(6E1)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1531 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1531 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1531 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-718 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  2/25/2011  Upload Date: 4/7/2011 5:08:15 PM
Location:  Bayhead Yard, Durban, ZN, Du
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1531(6E1)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1532 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1532 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1532 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-739 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/5/2007  Upload Date: 3/6/2009 6:36:08 PM
Location:  Ladysmith, ZN, ZN
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1532(6E1)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
SAS E1532
Title:  SAS E1532
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2010  Upload Date: 8/15/2010 6:50:32 AM
Location:  Vereeniging,GP, GP
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS E1532(6E1)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1533 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1533 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
No. E1533 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-767 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  11/14/2010  Upload Date: 12/23/2010 10:17:32 AM
Location:  Durban, ZN, ZN
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1533(6E1)
Views:  353   Comments: 1
SAR Class 6E1 E1534 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1534 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
Photo Date:  8/5/2007  Upload Date: 11/7/2007 3:38:02 PM
Location:  Ladysmith, ZN, ZN
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1534(6E1)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
SAS E1534
Title:  SAS E1534
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/27/2008  Upload Date: 1/27/2009 12:22:14 PM
Location:  Kroonstad,FS, FS
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS E1534(6E1)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1535 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1535 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
No. E1535 re-entered service in 2010 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-636 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  10/9/2009  Upload Date: 12/8/2009 7:05:10 PM
Location:  Koedoespoort, Pretoria, GP, Pr
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1535(6E1)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1536 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1536 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1536 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-717 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  10/29/2010  Upload Date: 10/31/2010 8:06:31 PM
Location:  Bayhead Yard, Durban, ZN, Du
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1536(6E1)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1537 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1537 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
No. E1537 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-753 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/11/2007  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 12:28:05 PM
Location:  Bayhead Depot, Durban, ZN, Du
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1537(6E1)
Views:  300   Comments: 0
SAS E1537
Title:  SAS E1537
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 5/28/2011 2:25:32 PM
Location:  Redan, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS E1537(6E1)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1538 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1538 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1538 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-694 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  9/16/2009  Upload Date: 12/5/2009 1:54:17 PM
Location:  Beaufort West, WC, WC
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1538(6E1)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
E1219
Title:  E1219
Description:  Freight train through Joostenbergvlakte to Worcester.
Photo Date:  10/23/2009  Upload Date: 7/15/2024 9:49:41 AM
Location:  Cape Town, WC, WC
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TFR E1219(6E) TFR E1538(6E1)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
E1627
Title:  E1627
Description:  Short grain train passing through Joostenbergvlakte.
Photo Date:  12/21/2009  Upload Date: 11/18/2024 10:12:10 AM
Location:  Cape Town, WC, WC
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TFR E1641(6E1) TFR E1627(6E1) TFR E1206(6E) TFR E1538(6E1)
Views:  29   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1540 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1540 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1540 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-746 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/14/2007  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 3:58:07 PM
Location:  Empangeni, ZN, ZN
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1540(6E1)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1542 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1542 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
E1542 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-780 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  5/3/2013  Upload Date: 6/8/2013 10:12:59 AM
Location:  Klerksdorp, NW, NW
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1542(6E1)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1544 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1544 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South Afrrcan Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built b} Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogres and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Se{ies 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Clas 6E1, Series 4.
No. E1544 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-749 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on tge South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  10/13/2009  Upload Date: 12/9/2009 10:58:03 AM
Location:  Orkney, NW, NW
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1544(6E1)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1545 (Series 4)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1545 (Series 4)
Description:  In 1973 and 1974 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 4 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1446 to E1545. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). In 1978 E1525 was modified for experiments in high speed traction by re-gearing the traction motors and installing Scheffel bogies and a streamlined nose cone. In this configuration it reached a speed of 245 kilometres per hour (152 miles per hour) on 31 October 1978, a still unbeaten world speed record on Cape gauge. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 4.
No. E1545 re-entered service in 2014 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-781 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  2/27/2011  Upload Date: 4/7/2011 5:23:18 PM
Location:  Durban, ZN, ZN
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1545(6E1)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1546 (Series 5)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1546 (Series 5)
Description:  In 1974 and 1975 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 5 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1546 to E1645. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). One of them, E1600, was later withdrawn from revenue service and rebuilt to an experimental 25 kV AC locomotive. Apart from the narrower stirrup step below the side doors of Series 3 number E1345 and earlier locomotives, Series 3 to Series 5 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 5.
No. E1546 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-726 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  3/19/2011  Upload Date: 12/9/2009 1:31:23 PM
Location:  Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1546(6E1)
Views:  268   Comments: 0

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