CGR 0-6-0ST
{{Short description|Class of two South African 0-6-0ST locomotives}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Use South African English|date=November 2013}}
{{Infobox locomotive
| name = East London Harbour 0-6-0ST
CGR 0-6-0ST
South African 0-6-0ST
| image = Harbour Board EL 0-6-0ST no. 01028 a.jpg
| alt =
| caption = East London Harbour no. 2, CGR no. 1028,
SAR no. 01028, c. 1920
| powertype = Steam
| designer = Hunslet Engine Company
| builder = Hunslet Engine Company
| ordernumber =
| serialnumber = 793–794
| buildmodel =
| builddate = 1902
| totalproduction = 2
| rebuilder =
| rebuilddate =
| numberrebuilt =
| whytetype = {{whyte|0-6-0|ST}}
| uicclass = Cn2t
| driver = 2nd coupled axle
| gauge = {{Track gauge|Cape|allk=on}}
| leadingdiameter =
| coupleddiameter = {{convert|33|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| trailingdiameter =
| tenderdiameter =
| minimumcurve =
| wheelbase = {{convert|10|ft|5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| engine total =
| leading =
| coupled =
| trailing =
| tender total =
| tenderbogie =
| wheelspacing = 1-2: {{convert|5|ft|2|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
2-3: {{convert|5|ft|3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| length =
| over couplers = {{convert|23|ft|3+3/4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| over bufferbeams =
| pivotcentres =
| width =
| height = {{convert|10|ft|1|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| frametype =
| axleload = {{convert|8|lt|2|lcwt|kg|sigfig=4|abbr=on}}
| leadingbogie/pony=
| coupled 1 = {{convert|8|lt|2|lcwt|kg|sigfig=4|abbr=on}}
| coupled 2 = {{convert|6|lt|5|lcwt|kg|sigfig=4|abbr=on}}
| coupled 3 = {{convert|5|lt|7|lcwt|kg|sigfig=4|abbr=on}}
| coupled 4 =
| coupled 5 =
| coupled 6 =
| coupled 7 =
| coupled 8 =
| trail bogie/pony =
| tenderbogieload =
| weightondrivers = {{convert|20|lt|4|lcwt|kg|sigfig=4|abbr=on}}
| locoweight = {{convert|20|lt|4|lcwt|kg|sigfig=4|abbr=on}}
| tenderweight =
| locotenderweight =
| tendertype =
| fueltype = Coal
| fuelcap = {{convert|15|lcwt|t|1|abbr=on}}
| watercap = {{convert|400|impgal|L|sigfig=3|abbr=on}}
| tendercap =
| sandcap =
| boiler =
| pitch = {{convert|5|ft|2+3/4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| boilertype =
| diameterinside =
| lengthinside =
| smalltubediameter=
| largetubediameter=
| fireboxtype = Round-top
| boilerpressure = {{convert|140|psi|kPa|0|abbr=on}}
| safetyvalvetype =
| feedwaterheater =
| firearea = {{convert|6.38|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}
| totalsurface = {{convert|362|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}
| tubearea = {{convert|326|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}
| fluearea =
| tubesandflues =
| fireboxarea = {{convert|36|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}
| superheatertype =
| superheaterarea =
| cylindercount = Two
| cylindersize = {{convert|10+1/2|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} bore
{{convert|16|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} stroke
| frontcylindersize=
| rearcylindersize =
| hpcylindersize =
| lpcylindersize =
| valvegear = Stephenson
| valvetype =
| valvetravel =
| valvelap =
| valvelead =
| transmission =
| trainheating =
| locobrakes =
| locobrakeforce =
| trainbrakes =
| safety =
| coupling = Johnston link-and-pin
| maxspeed =
| poweroutput =
| tractiveeffort = {{convert|6150|lbf|kN|abbr=on}} @ 75%
| factorofadhesion =
| operator = East London Harbour Board
Cape Government Railways
South African Railways
| operatorclass =
| powerclass =
| numinclass = 2
| fleetnumbers = ELHB 1-2, CGR 1027-1028,
SAR 01027-01028
| officialname =
| nicknames =
| axleloadclass =
| locale =
| deliverydate = 1902
| firstrundate = 1902
| lastrundate =
| withdrawndate = 1930s
| preservedunits =
| restoredate =
| scrapdate =
| currentowner =
| disposition =
| notes =
}}
The Cape Government Railways 0-6-0ST of 1902 was a South African steam locomotive from the pre-Union era in the Cape of Good Hope.
In 1902, two {{whyte|0-6-0|ST}} locomotives entered shunting service at the East London Harbour. They were taken onto the Cape Government Railways roster in 1909 and both were still in service when the South African Railways was established in 1912.{{Holland-Vol 2|page=125–126}}{{Paxton-Bourne|pages=26}}
Manufacturer
In 1902, two {{whyte|0-6-0|ST}}locomotives were delivered from Hunslet Engine Company to the East London Harbour Board, with works numbers 793 and 794, ex works in August and September 1902 respectively. Numbered 1 and 2 with number plates on their tanks and with plates reading "EAST LONDON HARBOUR BOARD" on their cabsides, they were placed in service as harbour shunters at East London Harbour.Espitalier, T.J.; Day, W.A.J. (1944). The Locomotive in South Africa - A Brief History of Railway Development. Chapter II - The Cape Government Railways (Continued). South African Railways and Harbours Magazine, April 1944. p. 257.
Service
=Cape Government Railways=
In terms of Act 38 of 1908, the Cape Government Railways (CGR) became responsible for the administration of the three major harbours in the Cape of Good Hope with effect from 1 January 1909. Both locomotives were therefore taken onto the CGR roster and renumbered to 1027 and 1028.
=South African Railways=
When the Union of South Africa was established on 31 May 1910, the three Colonial government railways (CGR, Natal Government Railways and Central South African Railways) were united under a single administration to control and administer the railways, ports and harbours of the Union. Although the South African Railways and Harbours came into existence in 1910, the actual classification and renumbering of all the rolling stock of the three constituent railways were only implemented with effect from 1 January 1912.The South African Railways – Historical Survey. Editor George Hart, Publisher Bill Hart, Sponsored by Dorbyl Ltd., Published c. 1978, p. 25.
In 1912, the two locomotives were considered obsolete, even though they were only ten years old. As obsolete stock, they were renumbered by having the numeral "0" prefixed to their existing numbers, becoming 01027 and 01028. Even so, they remained in service into the 1930s.Classification of S.A.R. Engines with Renumbering Lists, issued by the Chief Mechanical Engineer's Office, Pretoria, January 1912, p. 17. (Reprinted in April 1987 by SATS Museum, R.3125-6/9/11-1000)
Illustration
The main picture and the following illustrate both sides of engine no. 01028 while in South African Railways service.
File:Harbour Board EL 0-6-0ST no. 01028 b.jpg
References
{{Commons category|CGR 0-6-0ST 1902|CGR 0-6-0ST|position=left}}
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{{Locomotives of the Cape Government Railways}}
{{Locomotives of South Africa}}
Category:Cape gauge railway locomotives