Rhodesia Railways 15th class
The Rhodesia Railways 15th class, was the second-largest class of Garratt locomotives, with 74 locomotives built. Only the Class GMA/GMAM of the South African Railways was more numerous at 120 locomotives.
15th class No. 417 arrives at Thomson Junction, Zimbabwe, with a freight train from Victoria Falls
ZR 15th class No. 405 at Ndola, Zambia, 1968
NRZ 15th class No. 406 Ikolo (Hornbill) with a passenger train at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 1997
15A class No. 398 in South Africa, 2009.
National Railways of Zimbabwe
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), formerly Rhodesia Railways (RR), is a Bulawayo headquartered state-owned enterprise that operates the country's national railway system. It was established in 1893 and is governed by an Act of Parliament. It has a commercial-administrative center in Harare and a supply center in Gweru. The Zimbabwean railway system was largely constructed during the 20th century.
National Railways of Zimbabwe
Rhodesia Railways emblem
Opening of the railway to Umtali in 1899
A diesel hauled service, near Gweru. Note the electrical overhead catenary, no longer in use. Photo from 1990.