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West Rand Consolidated Mines 610mm gauge steeple cab no.5

West Rand Consolidated Mines 610mm gauge steeple cab no.5

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Caption - West Rand Consolidated Mines near Krugersdorp had a small electrified 610mm gauge line to bring gold ore to the processing plant. A visit in 1985 noted three of these steeple cab locos, including no.5, in service. No. 5 was built by Goodman (4664/1930) and operates on 500 volt DC overhead system.

Country - South Africa   Date - 1985   General Photo - 417

Photographer - Lou Johnson

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