North British and Henschel
SAR Class 25NC
South African Railways 25NC
United Kingdom · 1953
Specification
| Class | South African Railways 25NC |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | 25NC, Non-condensing |
| Builder | North British and Henschel |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Country built | United Kingdom |
| Region | Africa |
| Operators | South African Railways |
| Era | Golden-age steam |
| Motive power | Steam |
| Role | Mixed traffic |
| Whyte | 4-8-4 |
| UIC | 2′D2′ |
| Wheel arrangement | 4-8-4 |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm — 3 ft 6 in Cape gauge |
| Quantity built | 50 |
| Power | Large modern Northern, some rebuilt from condensing Class 25s |
| Tractive effort | About 195 kN |
| Top speed | 110 km/h · 68 mph |
| Weight | About 117 tonnes engine |
| Length | A very long engine and tender by Cape-gauge standards |
| Status | Operational heritage |