87 was built by John Cockerill of Seraing, Belgium for South African Railways to their 2-6-2+2-6-2T NGG16 Garratt design. This loco was fourth of the first batch of NGG16s built in 1936. It carries the works number 3267. The early NGG16s were originally classified as part of the NGG13 class.
Number 87 arrived at Minffordd Yard on 4 February 2006.
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