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The CGR 1st Class 4-4-0 of 1879 is a South African steam locomotive from the pre-Union era in the Cape Colony.In 1878 the Cape Government Railways placed orders with the Avonside Engine Company for four more 1st Class tender locomotives with a 4-4-0 American type wheel arrangement. They were intended for fast passenger service on the Cape Western and Eastern systems and were delivered in 1879. Eleven more locomotives followed from Neilson and Company in 1880.

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height (cm)
3.6576
length (km)
12.4968
active years end year
1880-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1879-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
builder
Avonside Engine Company, Neilson and Company
designer
Avonside Engine Company
number built
15

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