C14 (Indonesian Steam Loco)

Cultivation activities implemented by the Governor-General John van Den Bosch in the Dutch East Indies in 1832, among others, performed in Central Java and West Java, the southern part. Of these activities, a variety of crops such as coffee, tobacco, tea and others, which are then shipped to various markets in Europe through the Port of Cilacap. Various crops were supplied from the hinterland Banyumas, Purbalingga, Banjarnegara and Wonosobo. This activity continues to grow until the original transport by ox cart and switch the river boat by train.

Proposed construction of railways was submitted by the sugar mills in the area Banyumas. Private railway companies Serajoedal Stoomtram Maatschappij (SDS) was first built the railway that connects Maos - Sampang - Patikraja - Navan (29 miles) and was inaugurated in 1896. Further built railway that connects Puwokerto - Wonosobo (92 km) and was completed in 1917.

To serve the route, SDS brings C14 14 steam locomotive that was imported in stages in 1895 to 1910 of Beyer Peacock factory (UK). SDS-owned railway is connected by rail route Delhi - Maos - Cilacap (176 km, was inaugurated in 1887) built by the railway company Staatsspoorwegen (SS). With the railway as a means of delivery of agricultural crops and make the Port of Cilacap as a busy port in Java in the year 1909 to 1930.

C14 locomotive has a 0-6-0 wheel arrangement cylinder has two dimensions 280 mm X 406 mm to 1003 mm diameter wheels. Overall weight of 20.8 tons. This locomotive can drive up to a maximum speed of 20 km / h. C14 locomotives using fuel wood teak.

At the end of his service in 1970, C14 locomotive was in Navan. C14 of 14 locomotives, while still remaining 3 C14 locomotive, namely C1411, C1412 and C1414. C1411 (began operations in 1909) on display in front of the office of the Regional Operational 5 Puwokerto. C1412 (began operations in 1909) displayed the front office of the Regional Operational 4 Semarang. C1414 (began operations in 1910) on display in front of Balai Yasa Tegal.