page_title: South African Class 6Y 2-6-2
hierarchical_section_title: South African Class 6Y 2-6-2
caption_attribution_description: English: South African Railways Class 6Y 2-6-2 no. 712
context_page_description: The South African Railways Class 6Y 2-6-2 of 1903 was a steam locomotive from the pre-Union era in the Cape of Good Hope.
  In 1903, the Cape Government Railways placed two 6th Class steam locomotives with a 2-6-2 Prairie type wheel arrangement in service. In 1912, when these locomotives were assimilated into the South African Railways, they were renumbered and designated Class 6Y.
context_section_description: The South African Railways Class 6Y 2-6-2 of 1903 was a steam locomotive from the pre-Union era in the Cape of Good Hope.
  In 1903, the Cape Government Railways placed two 6th Class steam locomotives with a 2-6-2 Prairie type wheel arrangement in service. In 1912, when these locomotives were assimilated into the South African Railways, they were renumbered and designated Class 6Y.
caption: No. 712 at Paardeneiland, c. 1930
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