Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The CGR Fairlie 0-6-6-0 of 1876 is a South African steam locomotive from the pre-Union era in the Cape Colony.In 1876 the Cape Government Railways placed a single experimental 0-6-6-0 Fairlie side-tank locomotive in service on the Cape Eastern system, working out of East London. It was the first articulated locomotive to enter service in South Africa and also the first locomotive to be equipped with Walschaerts valve gear. After some shortcomings were brought to the attention of the locomotive builders, a second Fairlie that incorporated these improvements was delivered and placed in service in 1878.. }
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- CGR_Fairlie_0-6-6-0 abstract "The CGR Fairlie 0-6-6-0 of 1876 is a South African steam locomotive from the pre-Union era in the Cape Colony.In 1876 the Cape Government Railways placed a single experimental 0-6-6-0 Fairlie side-tank locomotive in service on the Cape Eastern system, working out of East London. It was the first articulated locomotive to enter service in South Africa and also the first locomotive to be equipped with Walschaerts valve gear. After some shortcomings were brought to the attention of the locomotive builders, a second Fairlie that incorporated these improvements was delivered and placed in service in 1878.".