Model - Bayern S3/6 Blue Steam Locomotive
Object detail
Description
A Gauge 1 scale steam locomotive and tender model painted in blue with red and black accents. The model is a BAYERN S3/6 steam locomotive with a 4-6-2 configuration and were manufactured by Maffei of Munich.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Measurements
L460 x W100 x H160mm - Locomotive
L270 x W100 x H120mm - Tender
L270 x W100 x H120mm - Tender
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
S \ 3/6 \ BAYERN
BAYERN
J.A.MAFFEI \ MUNCHEN \ Nr 3447-1914
3618
BAYERN
J.A.MAFFEI \ MUNCHEN \ Nr 3447-1914
3618
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
R7092
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