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Electric Train Model - Victorian Railways, Melbourne Suburban 'Tait' Sliding Door Carriages, 1920s
Reg. No: HT 17354
- Summary:
- Custom-built scale model of a Victorian Railways Melbourne suburban electric passenger train typical of the late 1920s. It was constructed by Mark O'Brien, Benchmark Modelmaking, Highett, Victoria in 2007-8. Model scale: 1:48 (1/4-inch to the foot).
- Description:
- Red electric train model on train track with overhead wiring. The train has a single front headlight and is also lit from within. A black sign with white lettering is positioned on the front of the train engine near the top edge.
- Acquisition Information:
- Commission from Mark O'Brien - Benchmark Modelmaking, 2008
| Discipline: | Technology |
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| Tagged with: | modelmaking, trains, model electric motors, model train |
| Themes this item is part of: | Transport Collection |
| Primary Classification: | RAIL TRANSPORT |
| Secondary Classification: | Railways - Electric Power |
| Tertiary Classification: | model electric passenger trains |
| Inscriptions: | Sign on train reads: 'ESSENDON' |
| Model Scale: | 1:72 |
| Modelmaker: | Mark O'Brien - Benchmark Modelmaking, Highett, Victoria, Australia, 01 Aug 2007-30 Mar 2008 |




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