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The SAR Class 8F Steam Locomotive No. 1236 is a preserved steam locomotive located in De Aar, Northern Cape. It was one of ten Class 8F locomotives built in 1904 for the Central South African Railways (CSAR), which later became part of the South African Railways (SAR). The Class 8F was a 4-8-0 Mastodon type locomotive, designed for mixed traffic and heavy freight duties on the mainline. No. 1236 was retired from service in 1972, after nearly 68 years of operation. De Aar, a major railway junction since the late 19th century, served as a key hub for locomotive maintenance and marshalling, making it a fitting location for this preserved engine.

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