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| This locomotive began its life in Mozambique and also worked in industry in South Africa in its 114-year career. In 1892 construction began of a 2ft gauge railway between Beira and Umtali in the then Rhodesia. Pauling & Co. who were the builders, subcontracted the work on the 370 km line to Alfred Lawley. 42 locomotives were ordered of the F2 and slightly more powerful F4 class from Falcon Engine and Car Works of Loughborough, England. Works number 233 was of the F2 class and became Beira Railway number 7 (BR7). With reference to the contractor, the locomotives became known as “Lawleys”. The locomotive is painted in authentic Beira Railway green, this colour having been discovered under many layers of paint on the tender toolbox. In 2001 Sandstone purchased this locomotive and it began its restoration at the Hoekfontein workshops. Since 2002 the locomotive has been refitted with vacuum brake gear and is an extremely popular attraction for both enthusiasts and the public. |
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