General
    General
    Object Auto ID
    60237
    Alternate Codes
    objectautoid_sahrisv1_41243
    3422
    Common Name
    CLASS 25NC
    Classified Name
    Local Name
    LOCOMOTIVE, STEAM
    Quantity
    1.00
    Object Description

    REDUNDANT ASSET - An identical locomotive of this class - Locomotive 25 NC # 3410 is preserved at the Bloemfontein Locomotive depot and forms part of the Transnet Collection. Another 12 of the same class is on loan to various steam clubs.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. Compliance to the NHRA will form part of the condition of sale.

    Provenance

    In consultation with experts this locomotives was identified as not having any heritage significance. A similar locomotive representing this type/class is preserved. Request permission from SAHRA for alienation of this locomotive. Offer to purchase for preservation purposes has been received.Panle of experts: J Middleton / D Manton / M robinson / B Brinkman / E Armer / Sandstone Estate / HRASA and Fedrail.

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    Distinguishing Features

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    Measurement Type Unit Value
    History
    Object Age
    1952
    Maker Comment
    Henschel & Son
    Production Place
    Place of Use
    Collector Comment
    Transnet Soc
    Date Retrieved Reference Types Citation
    Site Association
    x y z
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