Model - Lima Shay locomotive
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Description
A Gauge 1 scale Shay locomotive painted predominately black with red and silver highlights. The model is Lima Shay No.3323. 3323 was a Class A Shay featuring two cylinders vertical mounted on the right hand side of the locomotive. 3323 was built in 1928 and was purchased by the Cartavio Sugar Company in Peru.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Maker
Measurements
H150 x W430 x D95mm
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
LIMA LOCOMOTIVE WORKS INCORPORATED
3323 \ LIMA \ LOCOMOTIVE WORKS \ INCORPORATED \ JUNE \ 1928
SHAY \ REG US PAT OFFICE
3323 \ LIMA \ LOCOMOTIVE WORKS \ INCORPORATED \ JUNE \ 1928
SHAY \ REG US PAT OFFICE
History and use
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.
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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Registration number
R7102
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