A replica of the first
ever 100% South
African-engineered,
designed and
manufactured Trans
African Locomotive
(TAL) 2001 was
unveiled by Transnet
Engineering last week.
“The TAL 2001 is
a 16-tonne axle-load
locomotive that has
been designed for
light railways and also
features South Africandesigned
software for
the control system,”
said Thamsanqua
Jiyane, chief officer
of manufacturing at
Transnet Engineering.
While the TAL 2001
– manufactured at the
Transnet Koedoespoort
mechanical workshop
in Mpumalanga – is
still in its prototype
phase, Jiyane said that
Transnet was looking at
replacing South Africa’s
ageing shunting f leet of
300 locomotives with
the TAL 2001.
Further details will be
revealed at the official
launch in August.
CAPTION
A replica of the TAL 2001. Photo: Michael Ferguson
‘Made in Africa’ loco unveiled
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