Model - Union Pacific GTEL
Country
Japan
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Object detail
Description
An O gauge sized model locomotive painted yellow, grey and red featuring a lead driving unit, a central unit with the designation '5B' and a fuel tender as the third component.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Model Locomotive
Maker
Production place
Measurements
L1130 x W75 x H105mm
Media/Materials description
Brass
Metal
Paint
Metal
Paint
History and use
The model is of a Union Pacific Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive (GTEL) which were built by Alco-General Electric between 1952 and 1961.
In total 55 GTELs were supplied to Union Pacific. Two have been preserved, UP26 is housed at the Utah State Railroad Museum, while UP18 is on display at the Illinios Railway Museum.
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.
In total 55 GTELs were supplied to Union Pacific. Two have been preserved, UP26 is housed at the Utah State Railroad Museum, while UP18 is on display at the Illinios Railway Museum.
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.
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Registration number
R9650
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