Model - Sir Nigel Gresley Live Steam Locomotive
Production date
1984
Country
Japan
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Description
A Gauge 1 scale live steam streamlined model locomotive and tender painted green. The model is a British Railways Sir Nigel Gresley 4-6-2 number 60007. 60007 holds the fastest post war steam locomotive speed of 180km/h which was achieved on 23rd May 1959.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Maker
Production date
1984
Production place
Measurements
W700mm (Combined)
H132 x W470 x D90mm (Locomotive)
H125 x W255 x D90mm (Tender)
H132 x W470 x D90mm (Locomotive)
H125 x W255 x D90mm (Tender)
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
SIR NIGEL GRESLEY
60007
60007
LONDON NORTH EASTERN \ No 1870 \ DONCASTER \ 1939 \ RAILWAY Co
BRITISH \ (Logo - crown, wheel & dragon) \ RAILWAYS
FULGUREX - ASTER \ 224 1984
60007
60007
LONDON NORTH EASTERN \ No 1870 \ DONCASTER \ 1939 \ RAILWAY Co
BRITISH \ (Logo - crown, wheel & dragon) \ RAILWAYS
FULGUREX - ASTER \ 224 1984
History and use
This model is part of the T-House model rail collection which is of national and international significance due to the size, quality and scope of the collection.
The collection, assembled over 30 years from the 1970s to the 1990s, holds 10,000+ models of locomotives, carriages and wagons. The collection is in excellent – often mint – condition.
The collection was donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Shin Investments Pty Limited in memory of Mr Marsden “Mick” Williams (1916-2013), founder of the Allied Group of Companies and a significant contributor to the industry and economy of the Illawarra region of Australia since the 1940s.
Mr Williams was born, raised and spent his life in the Wollongong area, and was a business man who was renowned for philanthropy. He was an intensely private man, who was nevertheless well connected across the Australian business world. His 40 year fascination for model railways reflected his own interest in precision engineering, and his financial success allowed him to pursue his interest to a remarkable extent.
The collection, assembled over 30 years from the 1970s to the 1990s, holds 10,000+ models of locomotives, carriages and wagons. The collection is in excellent – often mint – condition.
The collection was donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Shin Investments Pty Limited in memory of Mr Marsden “Mick” Williams (1916-2013), founder of the Allied Group of Companies and a significant contributor to the industry and economy of the Illawarra region of Australia since the 1940s.
Mr Williams was born, raised and spent his life in the Wollongong area, and was a business man who was renowned for philanthropy. He was an intensely private man, who was nevertheless well connected across the Australian business world. His 40 year fascination for model railways reflected his own interest in precision engineering, and his financial success allowed him to pursue his interest to a remarkable extent.
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Registration number
R7009
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