Two Class A 4-6-2 Pacific type locomotives, built in their Durban workshops. In 1912, these locomotives will be designated Class 2C on the South African Railways (SAR).[5][6][7]
A single Class B 4-8-2 Mountain type locomotive, also known as the America D and nicknamed "Maud Allan" by the enginemen. In 1912, it will be designated Class 3A on the SAR.[5][6]
Twenty-one Class B 4-8-0 Mastodon type tender locomotives. In 1912, they will be designated Class 1A on the SAR.[5][6]
In March, ten Class 10-2 4-6-2 Pacific type steam locomotives, five with and five without superheaters. In 1912, they will be designated Class 10A (saturated steam) and Class 10B (superheated) on the SAR.[5][6]
Twelve lighter Class 10-C 4-6-2 Pacific type locomotives. In 1912, they will be designated Class 10C on the SAR.[6][8]
One American-built Class 10 4-6-2 Pacific type. In 1912, it will be designated the sole Class 10D on the SAR.[6]
Also in March, a single experimental 2-6-6-2 Mallet articulated locomotive. In 1912, it will be designated Class MD on the SAR.[5][6]
↑ The South African Railways - Historical Survey. Editor George Hart, Publisher Bill Hart, Sponsored by Dorbyl Ltd., Published c. 1978, p. 25.
↑ Simpson, Thula (2021). History of South Africa: From 1902 to the present. Cape Town, South Africa: Penguin Books. ISBN9781776095865.
1 2 3 4 5 Statement Showing, in Chronological Order, the Date of Opening and the Mileage of Each Section of Railway, Statement No. 19, p. 186, ref. no. 200954-13
1 2 3 4 5 Holland, D.F. (1971). Steam Locomotives of the South African Railways. Vol.1: 1859–1910 (1sted.). Newton Abbott, England: David & Charles. pp.99–105, 138–140. ISBN978-0-7153-5382-0.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Paxton, Leith; Bourne, David (1985). Locomotives of the South African Railways (1sted.). Cape Town: Struik. pp.34–37, 52–53, 84–86. ISBN0869772112.
1 2 Classification of S.A.R. Engines with Renumbering Lists, issued by the Chief Mechanical Engineer’s Office, Pretoria, January 1912. (Reprinted in April 1987 by SATS Museum, R.3125-6/9/11-1000)
1 2 Holland, D. F. (1972). Steam Locomotives of the South African Railways. Vol.2: 1910-1955 (1sted.). Newton Abbott, England: David & Charles. pp.13–17, 140. ISBN978-0-7153-5427-8.
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