This is a finely detailed static (non- steaming) model of locomotive 1948 originally built in Sydney in 1884 by Henry Vale and Co. The model represents one of the longest surviving steam locomotives in Australia, in operation until 1971. These 0-6-0 locomotives undertook freight service at a time when the railway network was growing at an unprecedented rate, with routes nearing Tamworth, Wagga and Orange. They became the A93 class in 1889 and renumbered Z19 class in 1924. By this time there were 77 locomotives in the class, numbered from 1901 to 1977. Locomotive 1948 was modified during its service life and the model represents its appearance in its final form with a Belpaire boiler, Throw cab with circular window, clack vales on the boiler, Westinghouse brakes, reverse running sand boxes and a six wheel tender. The model is a 5-inch gauge and was made by Barry Potter between 1987-9.

Margaret Simpson, 2 October 2007

This locomotive model was made by Barry Potter in Spring Terrace, New South Wales, Australia, between 1987-1989.

This model was commissioned by the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in August 1987 for display in 'Lines Across Australia' section of the Museum's 'Transport' exhibition.

Locomotive model, with locomotive and tender, 5-inch gauge, 19 class of the New South Wales Government Railways, brass / copper / stainless steel / wood, commissioned by the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, made by Barry Potter, Spring Terrace, New South Wales, Australia, 1987-1989

Static small-scale model of the Henry Vale and Co full size locomotive 1948, consisting of a locomotive and tender. The locomotive and tender have six wheels each and are finished in black with red trim. The locomotive features a Belpaire boiler with clack valves, a throw cab with circular windows, Westinghouse brakes and reverse running sand boxes.

Made: Potter, Barry; Spring Terrace, New South Wales; 1987 - 1989

Owned: Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences; Sydney, New South Wales; 1987

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1987 - 1989

415 mm

215 mm