Trying to identify old Lima engine

[stanC]

I have an old HO LIMA engine It is a Blue SAR HO locomotive has a made in Italy stamped on it and has a yellow logo E444. As far as I can see it does not have any additional markings. Anytime I want to check for parts or upgrades I am asked (understandably) for a reference or model number. Anyone who could help with additional identity the help would be much appreciated .

Regards
Stan

 

[rogerw]

stan ive been trying to google search on your lima but no luck as of yet. Can you give us a picture to help with the search?

 

[jeffrey-wimberl]

Maybe this will help.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/blainestrains/Locos.html

 

[stanC]

Lima Blue SAR train

stan ive been trying to google search on your lima but no luck as of yet. Can you give us a picture to help with the search?

Thanks for the E mail Attached (I hope ) please find a picture.
I hope it helps Regards Stan

 

[Triplex]

http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=26937 Drawings of South African Railways electrics. Yours appears to be a Class 5E1.

 

[toptrain1]

Lima Loco info.

This locomotive is the pulling power for the (SAR) South Africian Railways famed "BLUE TRAIN". The Lima info is Lima # 208056 LG,

 

[toptrain1]

Lima Loco more info

The blue train locos and their were a few were all geared for passerger service. The SAR also had a freight version. The E919. Lima # 208057 LG.

 

[stanC]

Thanks everyone for your help
Regards
Stan