Model - Norfolk and Western Steam Locomotive
Object detail
Description
A Gauge 1 scale model of a J Class steam locomotive and tender from the Norfolk and Western Railway. The locomotive has a 4-8-4 configuration and has been painted black with a maroon strip running along the sides of the locomotive and tender. This particular J Class locomotive, No. 611, was built in 1950 at the Roanoke Shops in Virginia. 611 was restored at the North Carolina Transport Museum in 2014.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Maker
Measurements
W1050mm (Combined)
H154 x W590 x D105mm (Locomotive)
H144 x W450 x D105mm (Tender)
H154 x W590 x D105mm (Locomotive)
H144 x W450 x D105mm (Tender)
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
611
NORFOLK AND WESTERN
611
NORFOLK AND WESTERN
611
History and use
The T-House model rail collection is a collection 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 models were collected by Mr Marsden Williams, who was born, raised and spent his life in the Wollongong area. Mr Williams was a business man who was renowned for philanthropy, he was an intensely private man, who nevertheless was 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 models were collected by Mr Marsden Williams, who was born, raised and spent his life in the Wollongong area. Mr Williams was a business man who was renowned for philanthropy, he was an intensely private man, who nevertheless was 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.
Associated person
Registration number
R7015