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Justin
Thanks for that. Some of the sources you show are listed in the book I mentioned in my last post. If even I get to the NAM (unlikely) or they get digitised, they would be interesting!!
Regards
UIL

An article on traction engines from 2 Jun 1900:

From The Pall Mall Gazette, Monday, April 16, 1900:

A photo from eBay of the Mclaren Road Locomotive No 603 in service at Frere Natal in January 1900 during the Boer War as part of the 45th (Steam Road Transport) Co RE showing Sergeant Luckin and men.

David
Splendid pic! The book "Steam Traction in the REs" shows 603 as being one of two McLaren patterns; one of these being a crane engine - probably the other one. Most traction engines in use in SA were made by Fowler.
Regards
IL.

A model sold last week at C&T Auctions. Look just like the picture above.


Picture courtesy of C&T Auctions

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