Model - Kiso Forest Railway Tank Locomotive
Production date
1981
Country
Japan
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Description
A Gauge 1 (1:20 scale) model steam locomotive painted black.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Maker
Production date
1981
Production place
Measurements
H140 x W300 x D105mm
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
1
THE BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS \ PHILADELPHIA \ 32227 \ U S A
THE BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS \ PHILADELPHIA \ 32227 \ U S A
History and use
The model is a Baldwin Locomotive Works Class 1 0-4-2 steam locomotive. The model is 32227 which was built by Baldwin in 1907. It was sent to Japan to operate on the Kiso Forest Railway, a 2ft 6inch narrow gauge line. The Kiso Forest Railway was used to log cedar trees in the forest.
Aster made this model, known as the Baldwin Rear Tank, in 1981 in two versions. One was painted in black while the other was painted grey and green. In total 1125 sets of this model was produced by Aster in 1981.
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.
Aster made this model, known as the Baldwin Rear Tank, in 1981 in two versions. One was painted in black while the other was painted grey and green. In total 1125 sets of this model was produced by Aster in 1981.
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.
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R7185
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