The first four of fifteen 1st Class 4-4-0 American type passenger locomotives on the Western and Eastern systems.[3]: 30–31 [4]
The first six of ten 1st Class 2-6-0 Mogul type goods locomotives on the Western system.[3]: 28–30 [4]
The Table Bay Harbour Board places its fourth 7 ft 1⁄4 in (2,140 mm) Brunel gauge0-4-0 well-tank engine in excavation and breakwater construction service.[5]: 115–117
Natal
The Natal Government Railways places seven 2-6-0T locomotives in service, later to be modified to a 4-6-0T wheel arrangement and designated Class G.[6]
The Natal Harbours Department in Durban places a single 0-6-0 saddle-tank locomotive in service, named John Milne.[5]: 126–127