Blinkpan Collieries (SAR) 4-6-0 No. 473 'Patricia'
Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa 		Location: Reefsteamers
Status: Operational
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Posted: Apr 12, 2026 @ 18:04:08 by Russell Newman
The newly restored ex South African Railways, 1897 Dubs & Co. built 6A Class 4-6-0 No. 473, has now relocated to its new home at Voorbaai depot in Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to operate steam tourist trains with Atlantic Rail in the area.
Posted: Sep 22, 2025 @ 14:09:18 by Russell Newman
The ex South African Railways, 1897 Dubs & Co. built 4-6-0 No. 473, has been fully restored to operational condition and has steamed for the first time after a number of years at Germiston depot and maybe steamed for special steam trips and events there.