Model - O Gauge Pacific Coast 534 864 wagon
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Description
A scale model O gauge open wagon that is painted green. It is a model of a Pacific Coast 534 864 wagon.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways model
Measurements
L360 x W70 x H45mm
Media/Materials description
Metal
Plastic
Paint
Plastic
Paint
Signature/Marks
P.C. \ 534 864 \ CAPY 154000 \ LD LMT 162 100 \ LT WT 57900
GB \ P 62 \ I - 73
BLT 5-52
RPKD PC SR \ 1-17-73 \ G35
IL 52-6
CUFT 1745
CLEANED \ PN PC \ 8-17-73
GB \ P 62 \ I - 73
BLT 5-52
RPKD PC SR \ 1-17-73 \ G35
IL 52-6
CUFT 1745
CLEANED \ PN PC \ 8-17-73
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
R9575
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