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SAR Class 6E1 E1702 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1702 (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. E1702 re-entered service in 2012 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-712 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  12/3/2010  Upload Date: 12/23/2010 10:29:24 AM
Location:  King's Rest, ZN, ZN
Author:  Charles Baker
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1702(6E1)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1707 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1707 (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.
E1707 re-entered service in 2009 as Class 18E, Series 1 number 18-508 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 12:43:08 PM
Location:  Bayhead Depot, Durban, ZN, Du
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1707(6E1)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
SAS E1708
Title:  SAS E1708
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/2009  Upload Date: 6/5/2009 2:46:12 PM
Location:  Vereeniging,GP, GP
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS E1708(6E1)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
SAS E1708
Title:  SAS E1708
Description:  Four class 6E1 locomotives leaving the Leeuhof yard,As the driver explained to me they will be heading to Potchefstroom where the locomotives will run around the train.Then they will be heading to Colligny.
Photo Date:  8/30/2009  Upload Date: 8/30/2009 12:48:49 PM
Location:  Vereeniging,GP, GP
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS E1708(6E1)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1708 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1708 (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. E1708 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 no. 18-757 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  10/8/2009  Upload Date: 12/7/2009 6:29:47 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1708(6E1)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1709 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1709 (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.
In the early 1990s no. E1669 and E1709 were semi-permanently coupled as Class 16E no. 16-422A and B respectively. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 16E.
No. E1709 re-entered service in 2009 as Class 18E, Series 1 no. 18-503 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 1.
Photo Date:  12/6/1991  Upload Date: 1/6/2014 5:11:14 PM
Location:  Germiston, GP, GP
Author:  John Middleton
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1709(6E1)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
SAS E1713
Title:  SAS E1713
Description:  Two class 6e locomotives coupled up to a long train of empty grain wagons returning to Modderivier grain products at Leeuhof yard
Photo Date:  5/10/2009  Upload Date: 5/10/2009 9:27:02 AM
Location:  Vereeniging,GP, GP
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS E1713(6E1)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1715 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1715 (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.
E1715 re-entered service in 2010 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-602 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  9/30/2006  Upload Date: 4/25/2007 8:05:15 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1715(6E1)
Views:  450   Comments: 1
SAR Class 6E1 E1726 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1726 (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.
E1726 re-entered service in 2013 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-728 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 5:57:27 AM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1726(6E1)
Views:  340   Comments: 1
SAS E1726
Title:  SAS E1726
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/11/2009  Upload Date: 7/18/2009 2:55:27 PM
Location:  Vereeniging,GP, GP
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS E1726(6E1)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1728 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1728 (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.
E1728 re-entered service in 2010 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-634 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  8/5/2007  Upload Date: 3/6/2009 6:51:59 PM
Location:  Ladysmith, ZN, ZN
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1728(6E1)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
SAR Class 6E1 E1729 (Series 6)
Title:  SAR Class 6E1 E1729 (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.
E1729 re-entered service in 2010 as Class 18E, Series 2 number 18-629 after being rebuilt. See the Wikipedia article on the South African Class 18E, Series 2.
Photo Date:  10/9/2009  Upload Date: 12/8/2009 8:10:52 PM
Location:  Koedoespoort, Pretoria, GP, Pr
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1729(6E1)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
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 elecsric 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, NW
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1735(6E1)
Views:  222   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, Ki
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1736(6E1)
Views:  306   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, Ke
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1739(6E1)
Views:  276   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, Du
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1741(6E1)
Views:  257   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, Joh
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS E1741(6E1)
Views:  310   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, Ke
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1743(6E1)
Views:  256   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, Ke
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1744(6E1)
Views:  221   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, Du
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1745(6E1)
Views:  250   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, Du
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1751(6E1)
Views:  276   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, Du
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1757(6E1)
Views:  275   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, ZN
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1760(6E1)
Views:  227   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, ZN
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1762(6E1)
Views:  280   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, Du
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1763(6E1)
Views:  322   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, Du
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1767(6E1)
Views:  267   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, ZN
Author:  Unknown Spoornet photographer, Greg Hart collection
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1771(6E1)
Views:  362   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, Du
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1773(6E1)
Views:  249   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, ZN
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1781(6E1)
Views:  290   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, Ke
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1783(6E1)
Views:  234   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, ZN
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1786(6E1)
Views:  265   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, Du
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1791(6E1)
Views:  254   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, Du
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1798(6E1)
Views:  346   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, WC
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1800(6E1)
Views:  369   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, MP
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1801(6E1)
Views:  208   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, GP
Author:  Logan Stone
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SAS E1806(6E1)
Views:  372   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, Ke
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1807(6E1)
Views:  268   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, ZN
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1811(6E1)
Views:  287   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, Du
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1812(6E1)
Views:  237   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, WC
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  TFR E1813(6E1) TFR E1816(6E1)
Views:  98   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, WC
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  TFR E1813(6E1) TFR E1816(6E1)
Views:  97   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, Ca
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  TFR E1816(6E1) TFR E1813(6E1)
Views:  112   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, WC
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  TFR E1813(6E1) TFR E1816(6E1)
Views:  106   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, WC
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  TFR E1813(6E1) TFR E1816(6E1)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
E1817
Title:  E1817
Description:  The Transkaroo passing through Paarl.
Photo Date:  6/6/2006  Upload Date: 3/3/2025 5:41:02 AM
Location:  Cape Town, ZA
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  TFR E1817(6E1) TFR E1813(6E1)
Views:  64   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, Ca
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1813(6E1)
Views:  285   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, WC
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TFR E1813(6E1) TFR E1844(6E1) TFR 34450(U26C)
Views:  70   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, Pr
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1815(6E1)
Views:  268   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, Ca
Author:  Col André Kritzinger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SAS E1816(6E1)
Views:  302   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, Ca
Author:  Fanie Kleynhans
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TFR E1817(6E1) TFR E1950(6E1)
Views:  153   Comments: 0


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