Model - Bavarian Gt2 2x4 Mallet Locomotive
Production date
1989
Country
Japan
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Description
A Gauge 1 (1:30) scale model of a green articulated (Mallet) tank locomotive. The model features two sets of driving wheels, one fixed with the other able to pivot.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Maker
Production date
1989
Production place
Measurements
H155 x W560 x D100mm
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
5772
Gt 2x4/4
Bayern
C
J. A. MAFFEI \ MUNCHEN \ No.5342 - 1923
Gt 2x4/4
Bayern
C
J. A. MAFFEI \ MUNCHEN \ No.5342 - 1923
History and use
The locomotive was built by J.A. Maffei Munchen and this particular version has been painted in the livery of the Bavarian State Railway. When these locomotives were first introduced in 1913 and 1914 they were the heaviest tank locomotives in Europe weighing 120 tonnes.
Aster made 400 of these models in 1989 in two different versions. A black Deutsche Reichsbahn version and a Bavarian railways model in green.
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.
Aster made 400 of these models in 1989 in two different versions. A black Deutsche Reichsbahn version and a Bavarian railways model in green.
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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R7024
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