Class 18E Electric Loco

The class 18E is a rebuild of the Class 6E1 locos. For that reason, the outside looks very similar. Main differences between 6E1 and 18E units include additional grilles and vents, bogie details and the cab on the one end has no windows. This is to accomodate female drivers by supplying full toilet facilities on the loco. The electronics and electrical systems have all been upgraded. Also in the upgrade is the great new Corporate colors and the new Spoornet logo.

Class 18E001 and 18E002. These are the first to 6E1 conversion/upgrades. They are coupled to a test car. Photographed at Sentra Rand, June 2001.

This is a more square on side view of no 18001. Notice the bogies compared to the normal class 6E1s. Also note the additional side vents (centre bottom of loco). Photographed at Sentra Rand, June 2001.

This is the end view of what would presumably be in front. The windows on the other end is closed to house the toilet. Photographed at Sentra Rand, June 2001.

This is a closer view of the front side of the loco. Photographed at Sentra Rand, June 2001.

Here the closed windows on the rear is clearly visible, as well as some of the bogie details. Photographed at Sentra Rand, June 2001.

The MU couplers and brake hoses are clearly visible here. Photographed at Phalaborwa, October 2002.

Compare the production version of the closed end cab with the cab of 18E001 and 002 above. It has been completely closed off now. Photographed at Phalaborwa, October 2002.

This a close look at the 2 massive sillinders on the side of the 18E. Photographed at Phalaborwa, October 2002.

After a discussion with a friend about the number of 18E on the road, I got evidence proving that at least 50 are already in use. Photographed at Phalaborwa, October 2002.

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	Class 18E001 and 18E002. These are the first to 6E1 conversion/upgrades. They are coupled to a test car. Photographed at Sentra Rand, June 2001.
	This is a more square on side view of no 18001. Notice the bogies compared to the normal class 6E1s. Also note the additional side vents (centre bottom of loco). Photographed at Sentra Rand, June 2001.
	This is the end view of what would presumably be in front. The windows on the other end is closed to house the toilet. Photographed at Sentra Rand, June 2001.
	This is a closer view of the front side of the loco. Photographed at Sentra Rand, June 2001.
	Here the closed windows on the rear is clearly visible, as well as some of the bogie details. Photographed at Sentra Rand, June 2001.
	The MU couplers and brake hoses are clearly visible here. Photographed at Phalaborwa, October 2002.
	Compare the production version of the closed end cab with the cab of 18E001 and 002 above. It has been completely closed off now. Photographed at Phalaborwa, October 2002.
	This a close look at the 2 massive sillinders on the side of the 18E. Photographed at Phalaborwa, October 2002.
	After a discussion with a friend about the number of 18E on the road, I got evidence proving that at least 50 are already in use. Photographed at Phalaborwa, October 2002.