Model - Swiss Federal Railway A 3/5 Class Steam Locomotive
Production date
1986
Country
Japan
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Description
A Gauge 1 (1:32 scale) model steam locomotive and tender. The locomotive is painted black and has a 4-6-0 configuration.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways model
Maker
Production date
1986
Production place
Measurements
L380 x W100 x H145mm - Locomotive
L280 x W95 x H105mm - Tender
L280 x W95 x H105mm - Tender
Media/Materials description
Metal
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Wood
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Wood
Signature/Marks
705
FULGUREX - ASTER \ 3001 1986
FULGUREX - ASTER \ 3001 1986
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. It is an SBB (Swiss Federal Railway) A 3/5 Class locomotive which were built between 1902 and 1922 with 111 units being built in total. This model is No.705 which is the only locomotive from the class to have been preserved. Aster made 364 of these models in 1986.
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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R7028
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