Hi All,

I know in the past this group has had records of the H.K. Porter serial numbers. Would anyone be able to help me identify the history of #8213. We have the builders plate and would like to confirm the details. I've checked online resources such as University of Pittsburgh records with no luck.

Thank you,
Derek

H.K. Porter c/n 8213 is South African Iron & Steel Co., locomotive number unknown, a narrow gauge diesel-electric (model DE-35) 35-ton, 0-4-0, built May 1949.

K.R. Bell

Porter 8213 (and multiple sisters) shipped 5/20/49, 35 ton 4W diesel-electric, 42" ga., End cab design, single Cummins NHBIS-600 engine at 234 HP, Westinghouse electrical equipment, two WH 1443A traction motors, geared 22:1 to 33" wheels, WH 193PC main generator. Lettered "ISCOR #VDB-26" for South African Iron & Steel Co., Vanderbyl Park Works.

Enough?

Yes, thank you both for your timely and very detailed responses. I appreciate you both!