Model - SNCF CC 7100 Electric Locomotive
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West Germany
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Description
An N Scale (1:160) electric locomotive model painted in two shades of green. The model is an SNCF (National Society of French Railways) CC 7100 Electric Locomotive. The 7100s were built by Alsthom between 1952 - 1955 with 58 being built in total. The 7100s were famous for setting world record rail speeds; 7121 reached 243km/h in 1954 while 7107 reached 331km/h in 1955. This model is number 7101. The model is Arnold Rapdio Catalogue No.0238.
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TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
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Measurements
H40 x W130 x D20mm
Media/Materials description
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Brass
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
SNCF \ Paris SO
ARNOLD rapido \ MADE IN WESTERN GERMANY
ARNOLD rapido \ MADE IN WESTERN GERMANY
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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R7630
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