3800537 | SAHRIS

General

Object Auto ID

60215

Alternate Codes

objectautoid_sahrisv1_41220

2940

Common Name

CLASS 15F

Classified Name

Object

LOCOMOTIVE, STEAM

Quantity

1.00

Object Description

REDUNDANT ASSET - The 15 Class consists of 9 variations , 15 / 15 A/ 15 AR / 15B / 15BR / 15CB / CA/ 15E AND 15 F . An identical locomotive of this class - Locomotive 15F # 2994 is preserved at the Klein Plasie Museum Worcester(Transnet Asset)and forms part the Transnet collection. 8 other 15F's are on loan to preservation clubs. The museum has two books where the history of this class is captured " Locomotive of South Africa" by Leith Paxton and David Bourne and "Railways of Southern Africa" by Jean Dulez. Drawings(plans) and other historical information relating to this class is in safe custody at the Transnet Heritage Library.

Provenance

In consultation with experts this locomotive was identified as not having any heritage significance. A similar locomotive representing this type/class of locomotive is preserved. Request permission for disposal on open tender /auction. Person consulted :- J Middleton/ D Manton / M Robinson / B Brinkman / E Armer/ Sandstone Estate/ HARSA and Fedrail.

Parent

LOCOMOTIVE-QST-CASEID11481

Owner

TRANSNET TRANSPORT MUSEUM - GEORGE

Description

Material Types

Metal (other)

Technique Types

Industrial

Distinguishing Features

NONE