Steam Locomotive Information

Here are the notes for SAR No. 3450 'Red Devil', a 4-8-4 located in Witzenberg, Western Cape. If you have additional information about this locomotive, and would like to share it, click the Add Note button.

Posted: Jul 3, 2018 @ 13:07:28 by Russell Newman
The status of the most famous steam locomotive in South Africa No. 3450 ‘The Red Devil’ the unique Class 26 4-8-4 should now say operational as the locomotive steamed and ran for the first time in 15 years. No. 3450 will be operated by Ceres Rail Company between Ceres and Robertson which details will on the Ceres Rail website.

Posted: Jun 4, 2018 @ 13:06:29 by Russell Newman
Overhaul work on the most famous steam locomotive in South Africa No. 3450 ‘The Red Devil’ is in its final stages as the locomotive is to make its first mainline run for the first time since the winter of 2004 with Ceres Rail on the weekend of July 13th to 15th 2018. On a special 3 day trip from Cape Town to Robertson and back with some photo run bys as well.

Posted: Mar 21, 2018 @ 07:03:44 by Russell Newman
The most famous steam locomotive in South Africa No. 3450 ‘The Red Devil’ has been moved from Bellville South Africa to Worcester for restoration to full working order by Ceres Rail Company.

Posted: May 22, 2016 @ 12:05:55 by Russell Newman
It has been announced that South African locomotive ‘The Red Devil’ is to be restored to working order. It was subsequently stripped of many of its modifications, and it is not clear whether it will be outshopped in its 1981 form or not. It last ran in 2003.

Posted: Nov 24, 2012 @ 03:11:55 by MA Robinson
At this time (Nov. 2012) 3450 has been in under cover storage at Cape Town station OOU for several years.

Posted: Feb 14, 2012 @ 10:02:10 by H.G.Graser
Please note: The Builder of SAR No. 3450 is not North British Locomotiv Co. but Henschel and Son, Germany. For further information see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAR_Class_26 Best wishes H.G.Graser

Posted: Feb 20, 2009 @ 18:02:07 by Bill
This engine was modified extensively by David Wardale. The detail are in "The Red Devil and Other Tales From the Age of Steam".


SAR 4-8-4 No. 3450 'Red Devil' Witzenberg, Western Cape, South Africa	Location: Ceres Steam Railway Status: Operational