Model - SBB Ce6/8 II 'Krokodil' Electric Locomotive
Object detail
Description
A gauge 1 scale model of an SBB Ce 6/8 'Krokodil' Electric locomotive sitting on a wooden presentation base.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Maker
Measurements
L610 x W110 x H135mm - Locomotive
L680 x W148 x H25m - Wooden base
L680 x W148 x H25m - Wooden base
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Wood
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Wood
Signature/Marks
14253
MASCHINENFABRIK OERLIKON \ OERLIKON \ SCHWEIZERISCHE \ LOKOMOTIV-& MASCHINENFABRIK \ NO2673 WINTERTHUR 1919
Ce6/8"
128t P/V 76t \ 2x30t G/M 70t E
ERSTFELD
1859-1984 \ 125 Jahre Marklin \ "Krokodil" - Ce 6/8" - SBB
MASCHINENFABRIK OERLIKON \ OERLIKON \ SCHWEIZERISCHE \ LOKOMOTIV-& MASCHINENFABRIK \ NO2673 WINTERTHUR 1919
Ce6/8"
128t P/V 76t \ 2x30t G/M 70t E
ERSTFELD
1859-1984 \ 125 Jahre Marklin \ "Krokodil" - Ce 6/8" - SBB
History and use
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.
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
R7271
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