QST.1.4 | SAHRIS

General

Object Auto ID

60179

Alternate Codes

objectautoid_sahrisv1_41184

1019

Common Name

CLASS 7A

Classified Name

Object

LOCOMOTIVE, STEAM

Quantity

1.00

Object Description

REDUNDANT ASSET- The 7 class locomotive had a total of 7 variations, namely 7/ 7A / 7B / 7C / 7D / 7E and 7F. An identical locomotive of this class, Class 7A # 1007 and also a 7 BS # 1056 are preserved at the Transnet Transport Museum in George. 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 the publication Railways of Southern Africa 150 years by Jean Dulez of which copies of both publications are kept in the museum for reference purposes. 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