Photograph - Massey Ferguson, Scale Model Steam Locomotive with Diesel Engine, 1966

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Summary:: Photograph of tourist steam locomotive with petrol/diesel engine. Image is part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd (and earlier related companies) agricultural implement manufacturer, importer and distributor, Sunshine, Victoria.
Description:: Black and white photograph
Description Of Content:: Side view of a scale model of a tourist steam engine, which has cover open to show petrol or diesel engine operating it. Number on side "1954". Originally installed in 1954, the "Fergy" engine and transmission in this South Perth Zoo Gardens train recently underwent the first overhaul in 12 years.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	160 mm (Height), 210 mm (Width)

Tagged with:	manufacturing, agricultural equipment, industry
Themes this item is part of:	H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection
Primary Classification:	RAIL TRANSPORT
Secondary Classification:	Railways - Internal Combustion Power
Inscriptions:	Handwritten in pencil on back, HO1199/66 120# 3" WIDE' In green stamp pad ink, 'SIVYERS PHOTOGRAPHERS / 206a HAY STREET, SUBIACO, W.A. PHONE 8 4269 / REF.NO. 43435-3'
Format:	Photograph: Black & White
Manufacturer of Item Depicted:	Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, 1966