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South African class 17E
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South Africa | 1993
139 produced
Triple working of E1826, E1913 and E1924 in September 2006 at Capital Park, Pretoria
Triple working of E1826, E1913 and E1924 in September 2006 at Capital Park, Pretoria
Col André Kritzinger
General
Built1993-1994
ManufacturerUnion Carriage & Wagon
Wheel arr.B-B 
Gauge3 ft 6 in (Cape gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length50 ft 10 in
Wheelbase37 ft
Rigid wheelbase11 ft 3 in
Service weight196,000 lbs
Adhesive weight196,000 lbs
Axle load49,000 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - DC
Electric system3,000 V
Continuous power3,020 hp (2,252 kW)
Top speed70 mph
Starting effort70,000 lbf
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