Model - Union Pacific Challenger O Gauge Steam Locomotive
Object detail
Description
This is a scale model of an O gauge Union Pacific Challenger steam locomotive. The locomotive and tender are painted in shades of grey with red accents and the locomotive has a 4-6-6-4 configuration.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways model
Measurements
L510 x W70 x H100mm - Locomotive
L310 x W70 x H110mm - Tender
L310 x W70 x H110mm - Tender
Media/Materials description
Metal
Plastic
Paint
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
UNION PACIFIC
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.
Associated person
Registration number
R9548