Model - Baldwin Reno Steam Locomotive
Production date
1976
Country
Japan
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Object detail
Description
A Gauge 1 (1:28) live steam locomotive and tender painted red and black. It features a distinctive cow catcher and a large chimney.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Maker
Production date
1976
Production place
Measurements
W580mm (combined)
H175 x W390 x D95mm (locomotive)
H108 x W260 x D95mm (tender)
H175 x W390 x D95mm (locomotive)
H108 x W260 x D95mm (tender)
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
TOKYO-JAPAN \ 11 \ 2916
ASTER \ MODEL \ LOCOMOTIVE WORKS
RENO
1872 \ VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE. RR.
V. & T. R. R.
ASTER \ MODEL \ LOCOMOTIVE WORKS
RENO
1872 \ VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE. RR.
V. & T. R. R.
History and use
The model is a Virginia and Truckee Railroad (V&TRR) 4-4-0 'Reno' locomotive. Originally built by Baldwin in 1872, locomotives like Reno worked throughout Nevada hauling gold and silver. Reno has been preserved and is on display at Old Tuscon Studios, an amusement park in Arizona.The Reno locomotive was the third live steam model that Aster introduced in 1976, producing a total 750 editions of the model.
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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R7181
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