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South African Class NG5 2-8-2

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STEAM · SOUTH AF

Class code
NG5
Category
Steam locomotive
Fuel
steam
Power
Slide
Country
United Kingdom
Builder
Henschel & Son
Introduced
1921
Operator
SOUTH AF
Status
Active
Distance
Length
Speed

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