Re: Preserved steam loco at Whyalla

Bob (gioia@bmr.com.au)
Thu, 20 Nov 1997 20:38:38 +1100

John McCallum wrote:

> I was looking at a photo at work, which had in the background, a steam
> loco.
> It was a tank engine of British origin. It was too far away to see
> details,
> but appeared to be a 2-6-2. Does anyone know the history of this unit?
> Also
> visible was what appeared to be an ex-SAR Centenary coach.
>
> John McCallum.

I think that it is B.H.P. No 2. This is a Beyer Peacock 2-6-2T
(builders number 3357) built in 1891.