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Viewing Album: South Africa's Rolling Stock - Passenger Commuter
By:
Col André Kritzinger
Dates:
4/11/2010 - 12/31/2020
Album Info:
Passenger coaches and motor coaches designed for commuter service. The older coaches are being shown here in three groups: those with all wooden bodies, those with sheathed wooden bodies, and the all metal group with hinged doors. With effect from the introduction of the Class 5M motor coaches with sliding doors, coaches and cab coaches were classed the same as their corresponding motor coaches (Class 5M to 10M). The Class 5M series is still in use country wide and first entered service in 1958. The first batch was imported (Class 5M2), and from 1961 onwards the rest were built by Union Carriage & Wagon (Class 5M2A). Having been in service for more than half a century, they have been much modified by now. The result is quite a confusing variety of appearances, especially amongst the motor coaches. In an effort to make sense of it all, I grouped the motor coaches into five types according to their exterior side appearance from front to back, as follows: .....oo....oo..... Type 1: The cab door, a double sliding door, a guard's periscope (often removed during later modifications), 3 windows, another double sliding door, and 2 more windows. .....oo....oo..... Type 2: The cab door, a single sliding door, a guard's periscope (often removed later), 4 windows, a double sliding door, and 2 more windows. .....oo....oo..... Type 3: The cab door, 5 windows, a double sliding door, and 2 more windows. .....oo....oo..... Type 4: The cab door, a double sliding door, 4 windows, another double sliding door, and 2 more windows. .....oo....oo..... Type 5: The cab door, one window, a double sliding door, 3 windows, another double sliding door, and 2 more windows. .....oo....oo..... There are more, but these are usually one-of-a-kind modifications, for example the Cape's Rainbow Commuter, the University on Wheels, etc. Also, even with the new Class 10M motor coaches there are already models with differences in appearance.
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Title:
SAR Class 4M Motor Coach (Left)
Description:
Commuter trains are usually made up of as many as 11 to 13 wagons, of which three are motor coaches, one at each end and the third in the middle of the train. These two-pantograph metal sheathed wooden motor coaches started disappearing from South African rails during the 1960s and 1970's, gradually getting replaced by all metal coaches with driver controlled sliding doors.SAR Class 4M2, SAR Type T-43-M, Built 1954, Horsepower 1260, Number range 9446 to 9463, Length over headstocks 60' 6", Height 12' 0", Width 9' 1 2/16", To seat 78.
Photo Date:
7/3/1965
Upload Date:
1/15/2007 3:24:30 PM
Location:
Somerset West, WC, WC
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 9457(Electric M.U.)
Views:
1185
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side B)
Description:
Most Class 5M commuter coaches have two sets of driver controlled sliding doors. This is one of several coaches that were derailed in 1975 when the train was sideswiped by a shifted load on a goods train passing on the opposite line.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type S-68-T, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
7/1/1975
Upload Date:
1/16/2007 3:19:04 PM
Location:
Olifantsfontein, GP, GP
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
722
Comments:
0
Title:
Kimberley's Tram No 1
Description:
Kimberley, South Africa's diamond capital, was the first city in Africa to install electric street lights. Not long thereafter, a tram service was introduced. Today a few of these trams still run between the city centre and Kimberley's Big Hole museum.
Photo Date:
1/5/1989
Upload Date:
2/18/2009 2:56:24 PM
Location:
Kimberley, NC, NC
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
1103
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 6M Coach
Description:
Japanese built Class 6M commuter train sets come in sets of three wagons made up of a motor coach with a driver's control cab, a standard coach, and a cab coach also with a driver's control cab. This coach is painted in Metro's yellow and gray livery.
Photo Date:
7/20/2003
Upload Date:
1/16/2007 4:11:14 PM
Location:
Ysterplaat, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
511
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Steel Coach (Side B)
Description:
These metal sheathed wooden commuter coaches disappeared from South African rails during the 1960s and 1970's, gradually getting replaced by all metal coaches with driver controlled sliding doors. These coaches had toilets at one end.SAR Type L-44, Built 1949, Number range 4891 to 4935, Length over headstocks 63' 5", Height 12' 1 7/16", Width 9' 1 3/4", To seat 88.
Photo Date:
4/12/2006
Upload Date:
1/15/2007 7:24:07 PM
Location:
Voorbaai, Mosselbaai, WC, Mo
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
595
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Steel Coach (Side A)
Description:
These metal sheathed wooden commuter coaches disappeared from South African rails during the 1960s and 1970's, gradually getting replaced by all metal coaches with driver controlled sliding doors. These coaches had a toilet at one end.SAR Type L-44, Built 1949, Number range 4891 to 4935, Length over headstocks 63' 5", Height 12' 1 7/16", Width 9' 1 3/4", To seat 88.
Photo Date:
4/12/2006
Upload Date:
1/16/2007 2:35:40 PM
Location:
Voorbaai, Mosselbaai, WC, Mo
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
641
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Motor Coach (Type 3 R)
Description:
This is a special three coach commuter train painted in rainbow colours and depicting children and Table Mountain. It is inscribed 'A Metrorail, SARCC & British High Commission Project' (SARCC is the South African Rail Commuter Corporation Limited.) The train is usually utilised for charter trips only. The modified type 3 motor coach powering this train has only one set of sliding doors and three of the five windows between the motor compartment and the door set on the right side were removed.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type N-15-M, Horsepower 1216, Length over headstocks 60' 3 5/8" (18.380m) or later models 60' 10 7/8" (18.564m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
7/19/2006
Upload Date:
1/23/2007 3:29:54 PM
Location:
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 17506(Electric M.U.)
Views:
622
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Cab Coach (Right)
Description:
This is a special three coach commuter train painted in rainbow colours and depicting children and Table Mountain. It is inscribed 'A Metrorail, SARCC & British High Commission Project' (SARCC is the South African Rail Commuter Corporation Limited.) The train is usually utilised for charter trips only. The cab coach leading this train started life as a parcel van. It has only one set of sliding doors and one of the windows on this side of the coach was removed, while a large centre window was added in the driver's cab.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type KS-5-D, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
7/19/2006
Upload Date:
1/23/2007 3:34:40 PM
Location:
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
517
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side A)
Description:
Most Class 5M commuter coaches have two sets of driver controlled sliding doors. The sliding doors on this coach have been modified to run on exterior rails instead of into door cavities in the coach sides. To hide the upper door rails, fascias were added to the full length of the coach roof on both sides.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type S-7-T, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
7/19/2006
Upload Date:
1/16/2007 3:38:14 PM
Location:
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
406
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side A)
Description:
Some third class Class 5M commuter coaches have three sets of driver controlled sliding doors, and in their original configuration a toilet at one end on the A side. This one's toilet has been removed and its window blanked off.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type S-11-T, Built from 1975, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m, or later models 18.545m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
7/19/2006
Upload Date:
1/16/2007 3:46:51 PM
Location:
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
345
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side B)
Description:
Most Class 5M commuter coaches have two sets of driver controlled sliding doors. The sliding doors on this coach have been modified to run on exterior rails instead of into door cavities in the coach sides. To hide the upper door rails, fascias were added to the full length of the coach roof on both sides.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type S-68-T, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
7/19/2006
Upload Date:
1/26/2009 3:28:15 PM
Location:
Bellville, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
346
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side A)
Description:
Most Class 5M commuter coaches have two sets of driver controlled sliding doors.SAR Class 5M2A, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
8/1/2006
Upload Date:
1/26/2009 3:04:16 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
347
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side A)
Description:
Most Class 5M commuter coaches have two sets of driver controlled sliding doors, and some have a toilet at one end on the A side. This one also has a roof attachment of unknown purpose at one end. I seriously doubt that it is an air conditioning unit.....SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type L-52-T, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
9/30/2006
Upload Date:
1/16/2007 3:06:21 PM
Location:
Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
398
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side B)
Description:
Some third class Class 5M commuter coaches have three sets of driver controlled sliding doors.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type S-11-T, Built from 1975, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m, or later models 18.545m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
9/30/2006
Upload Date:
1/16/2007 3:56:59 PM
Location:
Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
421
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side B)
Description:
Most Class 5M commuter coaches have two sets of driver controlled sliding doors.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type S-68-T, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
10/3/2006
Upload Date:
1/16/2007 3:29:04 PM
Location:
Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
531
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Cab Coach (Left)
Description:
Cab coaches were designed for use at one end of short commuter trains that require only one motor coach. This modified cab coach has two sets of sliding doors and is part of the Swartland Blitz, a daily diesel hauled commuter from Malmesbury to Cape Town and back. The driver's cab has been converted to a conductor's cabin, the front windows have been blanked off, and steps with footlights have been fitted below all doors to enable passengers to embark or disembark at rural stops without platforms.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type L-7-D, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
12/1/2006
Upload Date:
1/26/2009 1:57:20 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
673
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Motor Coach (Type 1 R)
Description:
Metrorail commuter trains are usually made up of as many as 11 to 13 wagons, of which three are motor coaches, one at each end and the third in the middle of the train. The type 1 coaches were built with two sets of sliding doors with a conductor's periscope (since removed) and three windows between the two door sets. On this coach the passenger doors have been modified to run on exterior rails instead of into door cavities in the coach sides. To hide the upper door rails, fascias were added to the full length of the coach roof on both sides.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type N-26-M, Horsepower 1216, Length over headstocks 60' 3 5/8" (18.380m) or later models 60' 10 7/8" (18.564m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
1/17/2007
Upload Date:
1/18/2007 2:47:12 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 13045(Electric M.U.)
Views:
776
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Motor Coach (Type 2 R)
Description:
Metrorail commuter trains are usually made up of as many as 11 to 13 wagons, of which three are motor coaches, one at each end and the third in the middle of the train. The type 2 coaches have a conductor's door to the rear of the motor compartment and one set of sliding doors, with a conductor's periscope (since removed) and four windows between the two door sets. On this coach the passenger doors have been modified to run on exterior rails instead of into door cavities in the coach sides. To hide the upper door rails, fascias were added to the full length of the coach roof on both sides.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type N-15-M, Horsepower 1216, Length over headstocks 60' 3 5/8" (18.380m) or later models 60' 10 7/8" (18.564m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
1/17/2007
Upload Date:
1/18/2007 2:57:16 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 17503(Electric M.U.)
Views:
856
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Motor Coach (Type 3 R)
Description:
Metrorail commuter trains are usually made up of as many as 11 to 13 wagons, of which three are motor coaches, one at each end and the third in the middle of the train. The type 3 coaches appeared on the scene when the use of train conductors as ticket examiners was discontinued. They have one set of sliding doors, with five windows between the motor compartment and the door set. The passenger doors on this coach have been modified to run on exterior rails instead of into door cavities in the coach sides. To hide the upper door rails, fascias were added to the full length of the coach roof on both sides.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type N-26-M, Horsepower 1216, Length over headstocks 60' 3 5/8" (18.380m) or later models 60' 10 7/8" (18.564m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
1/17/2007
Upload Date:
1/18/2007 3:10:09 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 13672(Electric M.U.)
Views:
637
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Motor Coach (Type 4 R)
Description:
Metrorail commuter trains are usually made up of as many as 11 to 13 wagons, of which three are motor coaches, one at each end and the third in the middle of the train. The type 4 coaches have two sets of sliding doors, with four windows between the two door sets.SAR Class 5M2A, Horsepower 1216, Length over headstocks 60' 3 5/8" (18.380m) or later models 60' 10 7/8" (18.564m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
1/17/2007
Upload Date:
1/18/2007 3:38:29 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 17655(Electric M.U.)
Views:
674
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Cab Coach (Right)
Description:
Cab coaches were designed for use at one end of short commuter trains that require only one motor coach. This modified cab coach has two sets of sliding doors and is part of the Swartland Blitz, a daily diesel hauled commuter from Malmesbury to Cape Town and back. The driver's cab has been converted to a conductor's cabin, the front windows have been blanked off, and steps with footlights have been fitted below all doors to enable passengers to embark or disembark at rural stops without platforms.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type L-7-D, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
1/17/2007
Upload Date:
1/26/2009 2:30:05 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
408
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side A)
Description:
Most Class 5M commuter coaches have two sets of driver controlled sliding doors, and some have a toilet at one end on the A side.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type L-52-T, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
1/17/2007
Upload Date:
1/18/2007 1:54:34 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
461
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Motor Coach (Type 1 R)
Description:
Metrorail commuter trains are usually made up of as many as 11 to 13 wagons, of which three are motor coaches, one at each end and the third in the middle of the train. The type 1 coaches have two sets of sliding doors with a conductor's periscope and three windows between the two door sets.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type N-26-M, Horsepower 1216, Length over headstocks 60' 3 5/8" (18.380m) or later models 60' 10 7/8" (18.564m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
1/17/2007
Upload Date:
1/18/2007 1:35:00 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 13046(Electric M.U.)
Views:
867
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Motor Coach (Type 1 L)
Description:
Metrorail commuter trains are usually made up of as many as 11 to 13 wagons, of which three are motor coaches, one at each end and the third in the middle of the train. The type 1 coaches have two sets of sliding doors with a conductor's periscope and three windows between the two door sets.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type T-44-M, Horsepower 1216, Length over headstocks 60' 3 5/8" (18.380m) or later models 60' 10 7/8" (18.564m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
1/22/2007
Upload Date:
1/22/2007 6:37:29 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 13142(Electric M.U.)
Views:
959
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Motor Coach (Type 2 L)
Description:
Metrorail commuter trains are usually made up of as many as 11 to 13 wagons, of which three are motor coaches, one at each end and the third in the middle of the train. The type 2 coaches have a conductor's door to the rear of the motor compartment and one set of sliding doors, with a conductor's periscope and four windows between the two door sets. The passenger doors on this coach have been modified to run on exterior rails instead of into door cavities in the coach sides. To hide the upper door rails, fascias were added to the full length of the coach roof on both sides.SAR Class 5M2A, Horsepower 1216, Length over headstocks 60' 3 5/8" (18.380m) or later models 60' 10 7/8" (18.564m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
1/22/2007
Upload Date:
1/22/2007 6:44:27 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 13710(Electric M.U.)
Views:
623
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Motor Coach (Type 3 L)
Description:
Metrorail commuter trains are usually made up of as many as 11 to 13 wagons, of which three are motor coaches, one at each end and the third in the middle of the train. The type 3 coaches appeared on the scene when the use of train conductors as ticket examiners was discontinued. They have one set of sliding doors, with five windows between the motor compartment and the door set. The passenger doors on this coach have been modified to run on exterior rails instead of into door cavities in the coach sides. To hide the upper door rails, fascias were added to the full length of the coach roof on both sides.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type T-44-M, Horsepower 1216, Length over headstocks 60' 3 5/8" (18.380m) or later models 60' 10 7/8" (18.564m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
1/22/2007
Upload Date:
1/22/2007 6:52:56 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 13139(Electric M.U.)
Views:
858
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Motor Coach (Type 4 L)
Description:
Metrorail commuter trains are usually made up of as many as 11 to 13 wagons, of which three are motor coaches, one at each end and the third in the middle of the train. The type 4 coaches have two sets of sliding doors, with four windows between the two door sets.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type S-3-M, Horsepower 1216, Length over headstocks 60' 3 5/8" (18.380m) or later models 60' 10 7/8" (18.564m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
1/22/2007
Upload Date:
1/22/2007 6:59:00 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 13203(Electric M.U.)
Views:
751
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Motor Coach (Type 4 L)
Description:
Metrorail commuter trains are usually made up of as many as 11 to 13 wagons, of which three are motor coaches, one at each end and the third in the middle of the train. The type 4 coaches have two sets of sliding doors, with four windows between the two door sets. The passenger doors on this coach have been modified to run on exterior rails instead of into door cavities in the coach sides. To hide the upper door rails, fascias were added to the full length of the coach roof on both sides. This train, the Boland Blitz, is a special daily commuter that runs all the way from Worcester to Cape Town in the mornings and back in the afternoon.SAR Class 5M2A, Horsepower 1216, Length over headstocks 60' 3 5/8" (18.380m) or later models 60' 10 7/8" (18.564m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
1/22/2007
Upload Date:
1/22/2007 7:05:34 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 13196(Electric M.U.)
Views:
1187
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Motor Coach (Type 5 L)
Description:
Metrorail commuter trains are usually made up of as many as 11 to 13 wagons, of which three are motor coaches, one at each end and the third in the middle of the train. The type 5 coaches have two sets of sliding doors, with three windows between the two door sets and one window to the rear of the motor compartment. The passenger doors on this coach have been modified to run on exterior rails instead of into door cavities in the coach sides. To hide the upper door rails, fascias were added to the full length of the coach roof on both sides.SAR Class 5M2A, Horsepower 1216, Length over headstocks 60' 3 5/8" (18.380m) or later models 60' 10 7/8" (18.564m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
1/22/2007
Upload Date:
1/22/2007 7:12:39 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 13596(Electric M.U.)
Views:
912
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side A)
Description:
Some third class Class 5M commuter coaches have three sets of driver controlled sliding doors. The sliding doors on this coach have been modified to run on exterior rails instead of into door cavities in the coach sides. To hide the upper door rails, fascias were added to the full length of the coach roof on both sides.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type S-11-T, Built from 1975, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m, or later models 18.545m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
2/1/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2007 7:35:21 PM
Location:
Ysterplaat, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
352
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Title:
SAR Class 8M Motor Coach (Side A)
Description:
Japanese built Class 8M commuter train sets come in sets of four wagons made up of a cab coach with a driver's control cab, a standard coach, a motor coach, and another cab coach. They run as single four-wagon sets or in longer trains made up of two or three four-wagon sets. This motor coach is painted in Metro's orange livery, with the head ends in yellow and orange.
Photo Date:
2/1/2007
Upload Date:
2/3/2007 8:30:26 AM
Location:
Ysterplaat, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 8M000233(Electric M.U.)
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824
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Title:
SAR Class 8M Motor Coach (Side A)
Description:
Japanese built Class 8M commuter train sets come in sets of four wagons made up of a cab coach with a driver's control cab, a standard coach, a motor coach, and another cab coach. They run as single four-wagon sets or in longer trains made up of two or three four-wagon sets. This motor coach is painted in a special SARCC blue and yellow livery.
Photo Date:
2/1/2007
Upload Date:
2/3/2007 8:39:48 AM
Location:
Ysterplaat, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 8M000153(Electric M.U.)
Views:
714
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0
Title:
SAR Class 8M Cab Coach (Right)
Description:
Japanese built Class 8M commuter train sets come in sets of four wagons made up of a cab coach with a driver's control cab, a standard coach, a motor coach, and another cab coach. They run as single four-wagon sets or in longer trains made up of two or three four-wagon sets. This cab coach is painted in Metro's orange livery, with the head ends in yellow and orange.
Photo Date:
2/1/2007
Upload Date:
2/3/2007 8:55:46 AM
Location:
Ysterplaat, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
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630
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0
Title:
SAR Class 8M Cab Coach (Left)
Description:
Japanese built Class 8M commuter train sets come in sets of four wagons made up of a cab coach with a driver's control cab, a standard coach, a motor coach, and another cab coach. They run as single four-wagon sets or in longer trains made up of two or three four-wagon sets. This cab coach is painted in a special SARCC blue and yellow livery.
Photo Date:
2/1/2007
Upload Date:
2/3/2007 9:04:17 AM
Location:
Ysterplaat, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
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570
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Title:
SAR Class 10M Coach (Side A)
Description:
Class 10M commuter trains are totally rebuilt on Class 5M frames. The most apparent visual differences from the older wagons are the ribbed sides, the new face on the motor coach cab ends, some blue (Western Cape) or turquoise (KwaZulu-Natal) added to the usual gray and yellow livery, and a new numbering system that ends with M for motor coaches and T for standard unmotorised coaches.
Photo Date:
2/1/2007
Upload Date:
2/3/2007 9:41:09 AM
Location:
Ysterplaat, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
330
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0
Title:
SAR Class 8M Coach
Description:
Japanese built Class 8M commuter train sets come in sets of four wagons made up of a cab coach with a driver's control cab, a standard coach, a motor coach, and another cab coach. They run as single four-wagon sets or in longer trains made up of two or three four-wagon sets. This coach is painted in a special SARCC blue and yellow livery.
Photo Date:
2/1/2007
Upload Date:
1/26/2009 5:07:31 PM
Location:
Ysterplaat, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
749
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Title:
SAR Class 10M Coach (Side B)
Description:
Class 10M commuter trains are totally rebuilt on Class 5M frames. The most apparent visual differences from the older wagons are the ribbed sides, the new face on the motor coach cab ends, some blue (Western Cape) or turquoise (KwaZulu-Natal) added to the usual gray and yellow livery, and a new numbering system that ends with M for motor coaches and T for standard unmotorised coaches.
Photo Date:
2/1/2007
Upload Date:
1/26/2009 6:16:21 PM
Location:
Ysterplaat, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
359
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0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side A)
Description:
Some third class Class 5M commuter coaches have three sets of driver controlled sliding doors, and a toilet at one end on the A side.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type S-11-T, Built from 1975, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m, or later models 18.545m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
2/12/2007
Upload Date:
2/12/2007 6:54:44 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
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Views:
305
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0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side B)
Description:
Some third class Class 5M commuter coaches have three sets of driver controlled sliding doors. The sliding doors on this coach have been modified to run on exterior rails instead of into door cavities in the coach sides. To hide the upper door rails, fascias were added to the full length of the coach roof on both sides.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type S-11-T, Built from 1975, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m, or later models 18.545m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
2/12/2007
Upload Date:
1/26/2009 5:05:13 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
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Views:
308
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0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side A)
Description:
Most Class 5M commuter coaches have two sets of driver controlled sliding doors. The sliding doors on this coach have been modified to run on exterior rails instead of into door cavities in the coach sides. To hide the upper door rails, fascias were added to the full length of the coach roof on both sides.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type S-11-T, Built from 1975, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m, or later models 18.545m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
2/12/2007
Upload Date:
1/26/2009 4:12:07 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
297
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0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side A)
Description:
Most Class 5M commuter coaches have two sets of driver controlled sliding doors. The sliding doors on this coach have been modified to run on exterior rails instead of into door cavities in the coach sides. To hide the upper door rails, fascias were added to the full length of the coach roof on both sides. This one is part of the Boland Blitz, a daily commuter between Worcester and Cape Town, and has been modified by having steps and footlights added to facilitate embarking and disembarking at rural stations without platforms.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type L-52-T, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
3/15/2007
Upload Date:
1/26/2009 3:47:47 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
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Views:
307
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0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Coach (Side B)
Description:
Most Class 5M commuter coaches have two sets of driver controlled sliding doors. This one is part of the Boland Blitz, a daily commuter between Worcester and Cape Town, and has been modified by having steps, handgrips and footlights added to facilitate embarking and disembarking at rural stations without platforms.SAR Class 5M2A, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
3/16/2007
Upload Date:
3/16/2007 7:38:15 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
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432
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0
Title:
SAR Class 5M Cab Coach (Left)
Description:
This is a special three coach commuter train painted in rainbow colours and depicting children and Table Mountain. It is inscribed 'A Metrorail, SARCC & British High Commission Project' (SARCC is the South African Rail Commuter Corporation Limited.) The train is usually utilised for charter trips only. This cab coach, which started life as a parcel coach, has only one set of sliding doors and a large centre window was added in the driver's cab.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type KS-5-D, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
3/19/2007
Upload Date:
3/31/2007 10:17:39 AM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
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Passenger
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Title:
SAR Class 5M Cab Coach (Right)
Description:
This is a special three coach commuter train painted in rainbow colours and depicting children and Table Mountain. It is inscribed 'A Metrorail, SARCC & British High Commission Project' (SARCC is the South African Rail Commuter Corporation Limited.) The train is usually utilised for charter trips only. This cab coach has only one set of sliding doors and one of the windows on this side of the coach was removed, while a large centre window was added in the driver's cab.SAR Class 5M2A, SAR Type L-51-D, Length over headstocks 60'3 5/8" (18.380m), Height 12'0" (3.660m), Width 9'3" (2.820m).
Photo Date:
3/19/2007
Upload Date:
3/31/2007 10:11:10 AM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
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Views:
744
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0
Title:
SAR Class 10M Motor Coach (Type 3 L)
Description:
Class 10M commuter trains are totally rebuilt on Class 5M frames. The most apparent visual differences from the older wagons are the ribbed sides, the new "face" on the cab ends, some blue (Western Cape) or turquoise (KwaZulu-Natal) added to the usual gray and yellow livery, and a new numbering system that ends with M for motor coaches and T for standard unmotorised coaches.
Photo Date:
3/22/2007
Upload Date:
3/29/2007 7:19:08 PM
Location:
Stikland, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 10M50036M(Electric M.U.)
Views:
1407
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0
Title:
SAR Class 7M Coach
Description:
Japanese built Class 7M commuter train sets come in sets of four made up of two cab coaches with driver's control cabs, a motor coach, and a standard coach. This coach is in unpainted stainless steel with yellow sliding doors.
Photo Date:
3/26/2007
Upload Date:
3/29/2007 7:59:02 PM
Location:
Esplanade, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
612
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0
Title:
SAR Class 7M Cab Coach (Left)
Description:
Japanese built Class 7M commuter train sets come in sets of four made up of two cab coaches with driver's control cabs, a motor coach, and a standard coach. This cab coach is in unpainted stainless steel with yellow sliding doors.
Photo Date:
3/26/2007
Upload Date:
3/30/2007 8:08:03 PM
Location:
Esplanade, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
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Views:
757
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0
Title:
SAR Class 7M Cab Coach (Right)
Description:
Japanese built Class 7M commuter train sets come in sets of four made up of two cab coaches with driver's control cabs, a motor coach, and a standard coach. This cab coach is in unpainted stainless steel with yellow sliding doors.
Photo Date:
3/26/2007
Upload Date:
3/30/2007 7:54:54 PM
Location:
Esplanade, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
535
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0
Title:
SAR Class 8M Cab Coach (Right)
Description:
Japanese built Class 8M commuter train sets come in sets of four wagons made up of a cab coach with a driver's control cab, a standard coach, a motor coach, and another cab coach. They run as single four-wagon sets or in longer trains made up of two or three four-wagon sets. This cab coach is painted in a special SARCC blue and yellow livery.
Photo Date:
3/26/2007
Upload Date:
3/29/2007 7:38:26 PM
Location:
Esplanade, Cape Town, WC, Ca
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
630
Comments:
0
Title:
SAR Class 10M Motor Coach (Type 2 L)
Description:
Class 10M commuter trains are totally rebuilt on Class 5M frames. The most apparent visual differences from the older wagons are the ribbed sides (on the Type 1, 3 and 4), the new "face" on the cab ends, some blue (Western Cape) or turquoise (KwaZulu-Natal) added to the usual gray and yellow livery, and a new numbering system that ends with M for motor coaches and T for standard unmotorised coaches.
Photo Date:
8/11/2007
Upload Date:
1/26/2009 5:17:32 PM
Location:
Bayhead Depot, Durban, ZN, Du
Author:
Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
SAS 10M21001M(Electric M.U.)
Views:
731
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0
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