General
    General
    Object Auto ID
    60259
    Alternate Codes
    objectautoid_sahrisv1_41265
    840
    Common Name
    CLASS 16CR
    Classified Name
    Local Name
    LOCOMOTIVE, STEAM
    Quantity
    1.00
    Object Description

    REDUNDANT ASSET - Four similar locomotives representing the 16 Class locomotive, Locomotive 16B # 805 at Transnet Transport Museum , 16D # 860 Loan Locomotive, 16DA # 876 at the Bloemfontein Locomotive Depot and 16E # 858 at Kimberley are preserved 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. 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.

    Description
    Material Types
    Technique Types
    Distinguishing Features

    none

    Measurement Type Unit Value
    History
    Object Age
    1921
    Maker Comment
    North British Locomotive Co
    Production Place
    Collector Comment
    Transnet Soc
    Date Retrieved Reference Types Citation
    Site Association
    x y z
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