Model - Schweizerische Bundesbahnen Ce 6/8 Crocodile Locomotive
Production date
1977
Country
West Germany
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Description
A Gauge 1 scale (1:30) electric locomotive model painted in green.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Maker
Production date
1977
Production place
Measurements
H160 x W649 x D100
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
14270
Ce 6/8 II
Ce 6/8 II
History and use
The model is a Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB/CFF/FFS - Swiss Federal Railway) Ce 6/8 II. The CE6/8 locomotives, known as 'Crocodiles' due to their appearance, were built between 1919- 1927 and were used mainly on steep routes to pull heavy loads. The design was so succesful that some Ce 6/8s were used into the 1980s.
Bockholt produced this model in 1977 for Fulgurex. The model featured electrical driven pantographs that could be controlled via a button.
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.
Bockholt produced this model in 1977 for Fulgurex. The model featured electrical driven pantographs that could be controlled via a button.
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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R7052
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