Model - Class PB15 Locomotive
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Description
A model steam locomotive painted black, red and gold. The model is made from wood, wire and cardboard and is secured to a wooden base. The model is encased with a perspex lid.
Classification
TRANSPORT Models locomotive
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Measurements
260 X 772 X 240
Media/Materials description
CARD, WOOD-PINE, CHIPBOARD, BALSA?, PAPER, PERSPEX, PAINT, PEBBLE MIX
History and use
This model of Queensland Railways PB15 Class locomotive No.444 was built by Jim Windle during the the 1970s.
At the age of 76, Mr Windle began constructing a model for each of the steam locomotive types that were on display at the Redbank Railway Museum (1970-1992). He used carboard, wood and other household materials to make his models.
At the age of 76, Mr Windle began constructing a model for each of the steam locomotive types that were on display at the Redbank Railway Museum (1970-1992). He used carboard, wood and other household materials to make his models.
Registration number
R221
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