Model - LNER Silver Link Locomotive
Production date
1987
Country
Japan
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Object detail
Description
A Gauge 1 (1:32) scale live steam model locomotive and tender. The 4-6-2 locomotive and tender have been painted grey and named 'Silver Link'.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Maker
Production date
1987
Production place
Measurements
W705mm (Combined)
H132 x W460 x D90mm (Locomotive)
H125 x W290 x D90mm (Tender)
H132 x W460 x D90mm (Locomotive)
H125 x W290 x D90mm (Tender)
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
SILVER LINK
2509
LONDON NORTH EASTERN \ No. 1870 \ DONCASTER \ 1938 \ RAILWAY Co.
ASTER 1987
B 25
L N E R
2509
LONDON NORTH EASTERN \ No. 1870 \ DONCASTER \ 1938 \ RAILWAY Co.
ASTER 1987
B 25
L N E R
History and use
Silver Link was an A4 class streamlined locomotive built for the London and North Eastern Railway by Doncaster Works in 1935. During its maiden journey on 29th September 1935 it reached a speed of 112mph (180 km/h) breaking the previous record.
In 1984, Aster made 550 LNER A4 locomotive models in two different versions; the Mallard and a Sir Nigel Gresley. A Silver Link version was released in 1987.
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.
In 1984, Aster made 550 LNER A4 locomotive models in two different versions; the Mallard and a Sir Nigel Gresley. A Silver Link version was released in 1987.
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.
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R7023
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