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This 4'-8 1/2" gauge locomotive was built by Fox, Walker & Co works No 352 and was deliv...
This 4'-8 1/2" gauge locomotive was built by Fox, Walker & Co works No 352 and was delivered on the 1 January 1878 for work on the east bank of Port Alfred harbour for construction. It was buried during WW1. In 1960 the remains were exhumed and moved by road to Port Elizabeth Museum. In the 1970's she was unceremoniously cut up by a local scrap merchant.
Port Alfred. Group of children from St Paul's Sunday School on platform with decorated locomotive.
Port Alfred. Group of children from St Paul's Sunday School on platform with decorated locomotive.
Port Alfred, 1884. Decorated train at station with banner 'St Pauls Sunday School' at the opening...
Port Alfred, 1884. Decorated train at station with banner 'St Pauls Sunday School' at the opening of the Kowie railway line.
Port Alfred, 1874. First locomotive imported in South Africa 'Blackie' from Hawthorns & Compa...
Port Alfred, 1874. First locomotive imported in South Africa 'Blackie' from Hawthorns & Company, Leith Engine Works in 1859. It was sent to Port Alfred in 1874 for harbour construction, where the photograph was taken.
Port Alfred, 1882. Seven "Kowie" locomotives at railway and harbour works.
Port Alfred, 1882. Seven "Kowie" locomotives at railway and harbour works.
Port Alfred. A 4-4-0 engine built by Hunslet Engine in 1882 for the Kowie Railway.
Port Alfred. A 4-4-0 engine built by Hunslet Engine in 1882 for the Kowie Railway.
Port Alfred. Harbour locomotive 'Aid' built by Fox Walker in 1878.
Port Alfred. Harbour locomotive 'Aid' built by Fox Walker in 1878.