Model - New York Central 5345 Steam Locomotive
Production date
1983
Country
Japan
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Object detail
Description
A gauge 1 (1:32 scale) steam locomotive and painted black.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Maker
Production date
1983
Production place
Measurements
L570 x W100 x H150mm - Locomotive
L400 x W100 x H140mm - Tender
L400 x W100 x H140mm - Tender
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
5345 \ J-fx
ASTER \ N.Y.C. HUDSON \ Jie 5344 \ NO. EL 374/390
AMERICAN \ LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY \ 68580 \ SCHENECTADY WORKS \ NOVEMBER 1931
5345
NEW YORK CENTRAL
14000 GALS 28 TONS
ASTER \ N.Y.C. HUDSON \ Jie 5344 \ NO. EL 374/390
AMERICAN \ LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY \ 68580 \ SCHENECTADY WORKS \ NOVEMBER 1931
5345
NEW YORK CENTRAL
14000 GALS 28 TONS
History and use
The model is a New York Central line Hudson type steam locomotive with a 4-6-4 configuration, numbered 5345. This model is the same as R7048 with the number on the side of cabin modified from '5344' to '5345'. Aster made both streamlined and non-streamlined versions of No.5344 in both electric and live steam versions. Aster produced 600 New York Central Hudson types models in 1983.
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.
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.
Associated person
Registration number
R7066