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SAR Class 6E1 E1735 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1735 (Series 6)
Description:  Between 1975 and 1977 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 6 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1646 to E1745. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 6.
Photo Date:  10/13/2009  Upload Date: 12/9/2009 10:50:18 AM
Location:  Klerksdorp, NW, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1735(6E1)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1736 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1736 (Series 6)
Description:  Between 1975 and 1977 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 6 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1646 to E1745. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 6.
E1736 re-entered service in 2010 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-645 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/25/2007  Upload Date: 3/8/2009 10:14:06 AM
Location:  Beaconsfield, Kimberley, NC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1736(6E1)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1739 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1739 (Series 6)
Description:  Between 1975 and 1977 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 6 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1646 to E1745. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 6.
E1739 re-entered service in 2010 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-617 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  10/3/2006  Upload Date: 3/6/2009 11:41:31 AM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1739(6E1)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1741 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1741 (Series 6)
Description:  Between 1975 and 1977 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 6 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1646 to E1745. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 6.
E1741 re-entered service in 2010 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-604 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/11/2007  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 12:46:05 PM
Location:  Bayhead Depot, Durban, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1741(6E1)
Views:  205   Comments: 1
SAS E1741
Title:  SAS E1741
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2008  Upload Date: 6/29/2008 2:33:30 AM
Location:  Braamfontein,Johannesburg,GP, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS E1741(6E1)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1743 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1743 (Series 6)
Description:  Between 1975 and 1977 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 6 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1646 to E1745. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 6.
E1743 re-entered service in 2007 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-367 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  9/30/2006  Upload Date: 3/5/2009 8:20:24 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1743(6E1)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1744 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1744 (Series 6)
Description:  Between 1975 and 1977 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 6 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1646 to E1745. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 6.
No. E1744 re-entered service in 2015 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-832 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  9/30/2006  Upload Date: 3/5/2009 8:23:15 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1744(6E1)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1745 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1745 (Series 6)
Description:  Between 1975 and 1977 the South African Railways placed one hundred Class 6E1, Series 6 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1646 to E1745. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 6.
E1745 re-entered service in 2009 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-518 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  8/11/2007  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 12:48:29 PM
Location:  Bayhead Yard, Durban, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1745(6E1)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1751 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1751 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1751 re-entered service in 2008 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-390 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  8/11/2007  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 12:50:54 PM
Location:  Bayhead Depot, Durban, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1751(6E1)
Views:  215   Comments: 2
SAR Class 6E1 E1757 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1757 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1757 re-entered service in 2009 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-521 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  8/11/2007  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 12:57:57 PM
Location:  Bayhead Depot, Durban, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1757(6E1)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1760 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1760 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1760 re-entered service in 2008 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-389 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  8/6/2007  Upload Date: 3/6/2009 8:08:29 PM
Location:  Mooirivier, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1760(6E1)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1762 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1762 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1762 re-entered service in 2010 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-607 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/14/2007  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 4:10:12 PM
Location:  Empangeni, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1762(6E1)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1763 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1763 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1763 re-entered service in 2009 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-516 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  8/8/2007  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 10:30:54 AM
Location:  Bayhead Yard, Durban, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1763(6E1)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1767 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1767 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1767 re-entered service in 2010 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-603 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/8/2007  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 10:33:56 AM
Location:  Maydon Wharf, Durban, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1767(6E1)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1771 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1771 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1771 re-entered service in 2009 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-410 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  8/1/2005  Upload Date: 7/17/2012 3:06:14 PM
Location:  Tongaat, ZN, ZA
Author:  Unknown Spoornet photographer, Greg Hart collection
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1771(6E1)
Views:  294   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1773 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1773 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1773 re-entered service in 2009 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-522 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  8/11/2007  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 12:52:10 PM
Location:  Bayhead Depot, Durban, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1773(6E1)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1781 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1781 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1781 re-entered service in 2009 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-510 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  8/14/2007  Upload Date: 11/8/2007 7:51:02 PM
Location:  Empangeni, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1781(6E1)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1783 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1783 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
No. E1783 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-772 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  9/30/2006  Upload Date: 3/5/2009 8:26:50 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1783(6E1)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1786 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1786 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1786 re-entered service in 2009 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-417 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  8/14/2007  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 4:20:22 PM
Location:  Empangeni, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1786(6E1)
Views:  180   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1791 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1791 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1791 re-entered service in 2010 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-601 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/11/2007  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 1:00:33 PM
Location:  Bayhead Depot, Durban, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1791(6E1)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1798 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1798 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1798 re-entered service in 2009 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-500 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  8/8/2007  Upload Date: 11/7/2007 6:03:34 PM
Location:  Bayhead Yard, Durban, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1798(6E1)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1800 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1800 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1800 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-699 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  4/4/2006  Upload Date: 12/14/2006 4:24:51 PM
Location:  Beaufort West, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1800(6E1)
Views:  323   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1801 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1801 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1801 re-entered service in 2007 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-331 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  6/2/2005  Upload Date: 3/5/2009 9:03:44 AM
Location:  Balfour, MP, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1801(6E1)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
SAS E1806
Title:  SAS E1806
Description:  6E 1806 parked at Leeuhof locomotive depot.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/16/2009 4:27:11 AM
Location:  Vereeniging,GP, ZA
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS E1806(6E1)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1807 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1807 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
No. E1807 re-entered service in 2011 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-654 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  9/23/2009  Upload Date: 12/6/2009 6:16:17 AM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1807(6E1)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1811 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1811 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1811 re-entered service in 2009 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-512 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  8/5/2007  Upload Date: 3/6/2009 6:54:51 PM
Location:  Ladysmith, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1811(6E1)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1812 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1812 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
No. E1812 re-entered service in 2011 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-649 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/11/2007  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 1:03:49 PM
Location:  Bayhead Depot, Durban, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1812(6E1)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
E1813
Title:  E1813
Description:  The Transkaroo running here through Parow towards Cape Town.
Photo Date:  5/24/2004  Upload Date: 9/1/2022 12:14:06 PM
Location:  Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  TFR E1813(6E1) TFR E1816(6E1)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
E1813
Title:  E1813
Description:  The Transkaroo heading through Parow having departed a short while ago from Cape Town.
Photo Date:  7/12/2004  Upload Date: 1/6/2023 5:48:13 AM
Location:  Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  TFR E1813(6E1) TFR E1816(6E1)
Views:  29   Comments: 0
E1813
Title:  E1813
Description:  The inbound Transkaroo passing through Malan heading towards Cape Town.
Photo Date:  5/9/2005  Upload Date: 1/11/2023 8:20:50 AM
Location:  Bellville, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  TFR E1813(6E1) TFR E1816(6E1)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
E1813
Title:  E1813
Description:  Premier Classe heading through Paarl.
Photo Date:  6/6/2006  Upload Date: 6/24/2023 9:29:59 AM
Location:  Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  TFR E1813(6E1) TFR E1816(6E1)
Views:  29   Comments: 0
E1813
Title:  E1813
Description:  The Premier Classe running through Malan heading north.
Photo Date:  6/6/2006  Upload Date: 8/7/2023 12:31:47 PM
Location:  Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  TFR E1813(6E1) TFR E1816(6E1)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1813 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1813 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
Photo Date:  9/1/2006  Upload Date: 3/5/2009 5:23:17 PM
Location:  Stikland, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1813(6E1)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
E1813
Title:  E1813
Description:  Freight train through Joostenbergvlakte towards Bellville.
Photo Date:  7/5/2009  Upload Date: 1/25/2024 8:46:59 AM
Location:  Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TFR E1813(6E1) TFR E1844(6E1) TFR 34450(U26C)
Views:  18   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1815 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1815 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1815 re-entered service in 2008 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-401 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  5/10/2006  Upload Date: 3/5/2009 4:13:52 PM
Location:  Capital Park, Pretoria, GP, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1815(6E1)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1816 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1816 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
Photo Date:  3/16/2007  Upload Date: 11/7/2007 5:57:28 PM
Location:  Stikland, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1816(6E1)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
E1817
Title:  E1817
Description:  The outbound Transkaroo passing through Bellville.
Photo Date:  6/21/2005  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 8:13:50 AM
Location:  Bellville, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TFR E1817(6E1) TFR E1950(6E1)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
E1817
Title:  E1817
Description:  Parked in the Worcester yard.
Photo Date:  2/20/2006  Upload Date: 4/12/2023 12:01:36 PM
Location:  Worcester, WC, ZA
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  TFR E1817(6E1) TFR E1186(6E)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1817 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1817 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1817 re-entered service in 2007 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-369 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  4/13/2006  Upload Date: 12/14/2006 4:42:51 PM
Location:  Worcester, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1817(6E1)
Views:  413   Comments: 0
E1817
Title:  E1817
Description:  The Transkaroo passing through Paarl.
Photo Date:  6/6/2006  Upload Date: 4/27/2023 6:16:50 AM
Location:  Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  TFR E1817(6E1) TFR E1818(6E1)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
E1817
Title:  E1817
Description:  The Premier Classe passing through Brackenfell on a sunny morning.
Photo Date:  12/16/2006  Upload Date: 8/7/2023 12:37:42 PM
Location:  Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  TFR E1817(6E1) TFR E1818(6E1)
Views:  32   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1818 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1818 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
Photo Date:  6/30/2006  Upload Date: 3/5/2009 5:08:43 PM
Location:  Stikland, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1818(6E1)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1823 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1823 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1823 re-entered service in 2010 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-610 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/6/2007  Upload Date: 3/6/2009 8:14:10 PM
Location:  Mooirivier, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1823(6E1)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1825 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1825 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1825 re-entered service in 2009 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-524 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  8/11/2007  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 1:10:59 PM
Location:  Bayhead Depot, Durban, ZN, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1825(6E1)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1826 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1826 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1826 re-entered service in 2007 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-344 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  9/28/2006  Upload Date: 12/15/2006 3:44:11 PM
Location:  Capital Park, Pretoria, GP, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1826(6E1)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1830 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1830 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1830 re-entered service in 2008 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-387 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  9/30/2006  Upload Date: 3/5/2009 8:29:59 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1830(6E1)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1834 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1834 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1834 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-431 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  8/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/6/2009 4:16:27 PM
Location:  Beaufort West, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1834(6E1)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1834 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1834 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1834 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-431 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  5/15/2010  Upload Date: 5/15/2010 7:23:31 PM
Location:  Bellville, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1834(6E1)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1844 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1844 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1844 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-725 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  1/15/2009  Upload Date: 3/8/2009 4:50:09 PM
Location:  Stikland, Cape Town, WC, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1844(6E1)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1845 (Series 7)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1845 (Series 7)
Description:  Between 1977 and 1979 the South African Railways placed one hundred and fifty Class 6E1, Series 7 electric locomotives in mainline service, numbered in the range from E1746 to E1895. It was designed and built by Union Carriage and Wagon in Nigel, Transvaal, with the electrical equipment supplied by the General Electric Company (GEC). The Series 6 and Series 7 locomotives are visually indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from earlier series models by their rainwater beadings above the small grilles on the sides just to the right of the side doors.
See also the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 6E1, Series 7.
E1845 re-entered service in 2010 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-626 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/21/2007  Upload Date: 3/8/2009 6:06:17 AM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, ZA
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1845(6E1)
Views:  959   Comments: 0


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