Model - Deutsche Reichsbahn 96 Class Tank Engine
Production date
1989
Country
Japan
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Description
A Gauge 1 (1:32 scale) tank locomotive model painted in black and red.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Maker
Production date
1989
Production place
Measurements
L560 x W116 x H150mm
Media/Materials description
Brass
Metal
Plastic
Paint
Wood
Metal
Plastic
Paint
Wood
Signature/Marks
Deutsche Reichsbahn \ 96 022 \ Rbd. Nurnbery. \ .Gt88.16. \ Rothenkirchen
Kipprost Druckluftbremse West.mZ. Letzte Bremsunt. In.26.9.30
J.A.MAFFEI \ MUNCHEN \ No5342 - 1923
96 022
Unt.In.26.9.30
FULGUREX - ASTER \ E080 1989
Kipprost Druckluftbremse West.mZ. Letzte Bremsunt. In.26.9.30
J.A.MAFFEI \ MUNCHEN \ No5342 - 1923
96 022
Unt.In.26.9.30
FULGUREX - ASTER \ E080 1989
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 a Deutsche Reichsbahn (DRG) 96 Class tank locomotive with an 8-0-8 configuration. 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 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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R7035
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