QST.1.3 | SAHRIS

General

Object Auto ID

60178

Alternate Codes

objectautoid_sahrisv1_41183

249

Common Name

CLASS H2

Classified Name

Object

LOCOMOTIVE, STEAM

Quantity

1.00

Object Description

REDUNDANT ASSET- An identical locomotive of this class, Class H2 # 330 , is preserved at the Transnet Transport Museum in George and forms part of the locomotive collection on display. The history of this class is captured in the publications " Locomotives of the South African railways" by Leith Paxton and David Bourne as well as "railways of Southern Africa 150 years" by Jean Dulez, which are kept for reference purposes. Original locomotive drawings and other 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