Model - CIWL Sleeper Car 2644A
Production date
1981
Country
England
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Description
A Gauge 1 (1:32) scale sleeper car painted in navy blue with yellow trims. The model is a Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL) Steel sleeper car, No.2644A. These steel sleeper cars were first used in 1922 and were built by the Leeds Forge Company and were known as the 'S Class'. The model features a number of compartments with green lounges and single beds. On one side of the car the compartments can be viewed, while looking at the other side, the corridor and doors to the compartments can be seen.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways model carriage
Maker
Production date
1981
Production place
Measurements
H135 x W735 x D100mm
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
COMPAGNIE INTERNATIONAL DES WAGONS LITS ET DES GRANDS EXPRESS EUROPEENS
VOITURE - LITS \ No. 2644 A
SLEEPING - CAR \ No. 2644 A
BUILT BY THE \ LEEDS FORGE \ CO. LTD.
MADE IN ENGLAND \ BY J.&M. MODELS FOR \ FULGUREX \ MODEL No. 32/81
VOITURE - LITS \ No. 2644 A
SLEEPING - CAR \ No. 2644 A
BUILT BY THE \ LEEDS FORGE \ CO. LTD.
MADE IN ENGLAND \ BY J.&M. MODELS FOR \ FULGUREX \ MODEL No. 32/81
History and use
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.
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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Registration number
R7283
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