Model - Deutsche Reichsbahn 45 Class Steam Locomotive
Object detail
Description
A Gauge 1 scale steam locomotive and tender painted in grey. The 45s were built for the Deutsche Reichsbahn by Henschel between 1936-1937 with 28 being built in total. They were the most powerful steam locomotive to run on the German network. This particular model, 45 028 , features the emblem of the German Nazi party.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways model
Measurements
L554 x W94 x H146mm - Locomotive
L297 x W99 x H135mm - Tender
L297 x W99 x H135mm - Tender
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
HENSCHEL \ N. 24820 HH (logo) 1941 \ HENSCHEL SOHN KASSE
HENSCHEL \ N. 24820 HH (logo) 1941 \ HENSCHEL SOHN KASSE
Logo - Third Reich eagle with Nazi swastika in talons
BD Nurnberg
Bw Wurzburg
45 028
G 57. 20
45 028
45 028
HENSCHEL \ N. 24820 HH (logo) 1941 \ HENSCHEL SOHN KASSE
Logo - Third Reich eagle with Nazi swastika in talons
BD Nurnberg
Bw Wurzburg
45 028
G 57. 20
45 028
45 028
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.
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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Registration number
R7038
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