Model - Société nationale des chemins de fer français 141 R Steam Locomotive
Production date
1979
Country
Japan
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Object detail
Description
A Gauge 1 (1:32 scale) live steam locomotive and tender model painted navy blue.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Maker
Production date
1979
Production place
Measurements
W760mm (combined)
H140 x W485 x D100mm (locomotive)
H125 x W315 x D100mm (tender)
H140 x W485 x D100mm (locomotive)
H125 x W315 x D100mm (tender)
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
2 \ 141 R \ 1264 \ SNCF (logo)
MONTREAL \ LOCOMOTIVE WORKS \ LIMITED \ 75053 \ NOV \194?
NICE ST. ROCH \ S. N. C. F. \ 141.R.1264
S. N. C. F. \ 30.R.1265
2 \ 30 R \ 1264 \ SNCF (logo)
ASTER MADE FOR \ FULGUREX \ 1979
MONTREAL \ LOCOMOTIVE WORKS \ LIMITED \ 75053 \ NOV \194?
NICE ST. ROCH \ S. N. C. F. \ 141.R.1264
S. N. C. F. \ 30.R.1265
2 \ 30 R \ 1264 \ SNCF (logo)
ASTER MADE FOR \ FULGUREX \ 1979
History and use
The model is an Société nationale des chemins de fer français, National society of French railroads in English, 2-8-2 141R steam locomotive. The 141Rs were built by North American locomotive firms for the French after the Second World War left France with a shortage of locomotives. This model is number 1264 which was built by the Montreal Locomotive Works (who built 100 141Rs in total). Aster produced two versions of this model in 1979 with a total of 520 sets. One version was oil fired, had 1244 as its running number and was painted green and the other was black/navy, had the running number 1264 and was coal fired.
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.
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Registration number
R7131
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