Beyer, Peacock & Company – Works No 5942 2166

This locomotive was built by Beyer, Peacock and Company at Gorton, Manchester in 1921 for the South African Railways (SAR). It is the only member of the class GB to be preserved.

The locomotive was erected in the Durban shops and placed in service in June 1921. It was superheated, with a Belpaire firebox, plate frames and Walschaerts valve gear. The boiler was provided with the Gresley type air valve and mechanical lubrication was provided for the coupled wheel axle boxes.

The locomotive was placed in service working passenger trains on the Natal South Coast line. It proved to be a successful locomotive, having good riding qualities and flexibility on light track with poor ballasting and many curves of 300 feet radius.

The locomotive was withdrawn from service in 1967.

It was steamed in 1992 on the Barkly East branch.

It latter spent some time at Voorbaai in the Western Cape.

The locomotive is part of the National Collection and is on static display at the Outeniqua Transport Museum in George.

On its first run after restoration GB 2166 on its first run after restoration waits to depart 4th Reverse on the Barkly East line in 1992.
GB 2166 departs 6th Reverse with a short a short Mixed train, May 1992.
GB 2166 works away from 4th Reverse with a special Mixed, May 1992.

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