BLV.1.3 | SAHRIS

General

Object Auto ID

60234

Alternate Codes

objectautoid_sahrisv1_41239

E615

Common Name

CLASS 5E1

Classified Name

Object

LOCOMOTIVE, ELECTRIC

Quantity

1.00

Object Description

REDUNDANT ASSET - n identical locomotive of this class - Locomotive 5E1 # E613, is preserved at the Bloemfontein Locomotive depot and forms part of the Transnet Collection. The history of this class is captured in two publications " locomotives of the South African railways" by Leith Paxton and David bourne and " Railways of Southern Africa 150 years by Jean Dulez. A copy of both publications are available at the museum for reference purposes. Locomotive drawings (plans) and other information relating to this class are 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