Henschel, Beyer Peacock and North British
SAR Class GMAM
South African Railways GMAM
Germany · 1954
Specification
| Class | South African Railways GMAM |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | GMA, Garratt |
| Builder | Henschel, Beyer Peacock and North British |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Country built | Germany |
| Region | Africa |
| Operators | South African Railways |
| Era | Golden-age steam |
| Motive power | Steam |
| Role | Freight |
| Whyte | 4-8-2+2-8-4 |
| UIC | (2′D1′)(1′D2′) |
| Wheel arrangement | 4-8-2+2-8-4 |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm — 3 ft 6 in Cape gauge |
| Quantity built | 120 |
| Power | Large freight Garratt with an auxiliary water tank |
| Tractive effort | About 270 kN |
| Top speed | 90 km/h · 56 mph |
| Weight | About 190 tonnes |
| Length | About 28 m, plus the bunker tank |
| Status | Operational heritage |