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CGR 1st Class 2-6-0 1891
The Cape Government Railways 1st Class 2-6-0 of 1891 was a South African steam locomotive from the pre-Union of South Africa, Union era in the Cape Colony, Cape of Good Hope. In 1891, the Cape Government Railways placed two Baldwin-built 2-6-0 Mogul type tender locomotives in freight service, the first American-built locomotives to enter service in South Africa. They were originally designated Cape 5th Class, but the classification was later changed to 1st Class. Manufacturer Following a comment in the Cape Government Railways (CGR) General Manager's report for 1890 that it was considered desirable to also obtain American-designed locomotives, a pair of tender locomotives with a Mogul type wheel arrangement were acquired from Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. The purpose was to comparatively evaluate American locomotive characteristics with those of their all-British-built CGR locomotive fleet. The two engines entered goods service in 1891, designated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baldwin Locomotive Works
The Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW) was an American manufacturer of railroad locomotives from 1825 to 1951. Originally located in Philadelphia, it moved to nearby Eddystone, Pennsylvania, in the early 20th century. The company was for decades the world's largest producer of steam locomotives, but struggled to compete as demand switched to diesel locomotives. Baldwin produced the last of its 70,000-plus locomotives in 1951, before merging with the Lima-Hamilton Corporation on September 11, 1951, to form the Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corporation. The company has no relation to the E.M. Baldwin and Sons of New South Wales, Australia, a builder of small diesel locomotives for sugar cane railroads. History: 19th century Beginning The Baldwin Locomotive Works had a humble beginning. Matthias W. Baldwin, the founder, was a jeweler and whitesmith, who, in 1825, formed a partnership with machinist David H. Mason, and engaged in the manufacture of bookbinders' tools and cylinders for cal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
