Model - Deutsche Reichsbahn 08 Steam Locomotive
Production date
1982
Country
West Germany
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Description
A Gauge 1 (1:30 scale) model steam locomotive and tender painted black with red frames steam.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Maker
Production date
1982
Production place
Measurements
W860mm (combined)
H150 x W560 x D95mm (Locomotive)
H160 x W300 x D95mm (Tender)
H17 x W795 x D108mm (wooden base)
H150 x W560 x D95mm (Locomotive)
H160 x W300 x D95mm (Tender)
H17 x W795 x D108mm (wooden base)
Media/Materials description
Brass
Metal
Plastic
Paint
Wood
Metal
Plastic
Paint
Wood
Signature/Marks
Deutsche Reichsbahn
08 1001
S4717
RBD Dresden \ Bw Friedrichstadt
08 1001
S4717
RBD Dresden \ Bw Friedrichstadt
History and use
The locomotive has a 4-8-2 configuration and features the livery of the Deutsche Reichsbahn (German Imperial Railway). This model is 08 1001 which was built in 1931 and later used by VES M-Halle, the research and development branch of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. This model has a wooden base with grooves for the wheels. The base has two handles made from cotton to lift the model along with the base.
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
R7138
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