English Electric Growl 

Locomotives: 9017 / 8717 

9017 / 8717 

© English Electric Growl / Kevin Patience
Most 90/87 class photographs seem to be of the 'front cab' leading. During a visit to Mombasa Shed in May 1966, two 90 class locomotives are seen from the hood end between turns. Nearest the camera is 90 class no. 9017, the other loco is unidentifed

Missing Details
Locomotive to be confirmed

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Unknown
Number Carried
8717
Information
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Works Number
3431/D889
Constructed At
English Electric Co. Ltd, Vulcan Foundry, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside
Built for
East African Railways & Harbour Commission
Date Accepted
May 1964
Classified as
90 Class
Number Carried
9017
Livery Carried
East African Railways Maroon
Depot Allocation
XX, Unknown
Numberings
Date Number Notes
New 9017  
01/1970 # 8717  

 

Classifications
Date Class Notes
New 90 Class  
01/1970 # 87 Class  

This locomotive has not carried a name, Official or Unofficial.

Depot Allocation List
Date Code Depot Notes
New XX
Depot identification not known
Date Livery
May '64
East African Railways Maroon
Jan '70
East African Railway Green/Yellow
Jul '77
Kenya Railways Blue

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