Model - O Gauge World Transport Agency Container Wagon
Object detail
Description
An O Scale four wheel container wagon model housing two shipping containers. The containers have been painted in grey and feature a horizontal blue stripe around all sides of the container. The flatbed wagon has been painted black. The model is a World Transport Agency container from Winn International Containers.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways model wagon
Measurements
L135 x W60 x H55mm - Shipping Container
L135 x W60 x H55mm - Shipping Container
L340 x W60 x H30mm - Flatbed Wagon
L135 x W60 x H55mm - Shipping Container
L340 x W60 x H30mm - Flatbed Wagon
Media/Materials description
Brass
Metal
Paint
Metal
Paint
Signature/Marks
10L04W \ World Transport Agency Ltd
On lease from \ Winn International Containers Letd.\ Tel. 01-594-4641
Tare 2540 \ Charge 17780kg \ Capacity 2995
winnic (logo)
Load 171 t 10c Oq \ Tare 2t 10c Oq \ Capacity 1058cf
Fork Packets For \ Empty Lift Only
On lease from \ Winn International Containers Letd.\ Tel. 01-594-4641
Tare 2540 \ Charge 17780kg \ Capacity 2995
winnic (logo)
Load 171 t 10c Oq \ Tare 2t 10c Oq \ Capacity 1058cf
Fork Packets For \ Empty Lift Only
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.
Associated person
Registration number
R9623