Beyer & Peacock 15F 4-8-2

Built by BMAG, Henschel, NBL, Beyer & Peacock

Length

22.4 m

73 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1938–1946

255 units

Axle arrangement

2'D1' h2

Overview of the Beyer & Peacock 15F 4-8-2

Discover the impressive 15F 4-8-2 steam locomotive, a true icon of rail history.

Built by renowned manufacturers like BMAG, Henschel, NBL, and Beyer & Peacock between 1938 and 1946, this powerful machine features a robust 4-8-2 wheel arrangement.

Its standard gauge of 1067 mm and impressive length of 22.4 meters highlight its substantial presence on the tracks.

Operating under the classification of FOTR 15F within South Africa, it served with "Friends Of The Rail," contributing to the preservation of railway heritage.

This magnificent steam locomotive, with a height of 3.95 meters, represents a significant era in railway engineering.

Beyer & Peacock 15F 4-8-2 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BMAG, Henschel, NBL, Beyer & Peacock · 1938–1946255 units
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	2'D1' h2
Whyte notation	4-8-2
Length	22.4 m73 ft 6 in	73 ft 6 in
Height	3.95 m13 ft 0 in	13 ft 0 in