Model - Société nationale des chemins de fer français 141 R Steam Locomotive
Production date
1974
Country
West Germany
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Object detail
Description
A Gauge 1 (1:30 scale) steam locomotive and tender painted green.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways model
Maker
Production date
1974
Production place
Measurements
L540 x W100 x H160mm - Locomotive
L330 x W100 x H140mm - Tender
L330 x W100 x H140mm - Tender
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Paint
Plastic
Brass
Paint
Plastic
Signature/Marks
SNCF \ 141.R.1125
SNCF (logo)
5 141 R 1125 SNCF (logo
9820 \ LIMA \ LOCOMOTIVE WORKS \ IKODHFEREKO \ IONOMI, U.S.A \ ROVM
BOCKHOLT-LOKOMOTIVEN \ MASCHINE NR 28 \ Made in West Germany \ for \ FULQUREX-
SNCF (logo)
5 141 R 1125 SNCF (logo
9820 \ LIMA \ LOCOMOTIVE WORKS \ IKODHFEREKO \ IONOMI, U.S.A \ ROVM
BOCKHOLT-LOKOMOTIVEN \ MASCHINE NR 28 \ Made in West Germany \ for \ FULQUREX-
History and use
This model is a Société nationale des chemins de fer français (SNCF - The National Society of French Railways) 141 R locomotive with a 2-8-2 configuration. After the Second World War, the United States delivered 1340 locomotives to France. The 141 R locomotives were often known as 'Liberation' engines. The SNCF 141 R was the first model produced by Bockholt in 1974 for Fulgurex.
The 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 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.
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Registration number
R7056
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