Model Steam Locomotive [K 88 Washington]
Maker and role
Graeme Wilkinson, Maker
Production date
1970
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Object detail
Accession number
2004.324
Maker
Description
Scale working model steam locomotive of Rogers "K" 88 "Washington", 5-inch gauge. Constructed of cast iron with a wood and plastic cab. Engine coupled to tender. Wheel arrangement is 2-4-2. Red stars on the axle boxes. Coal shovel and coal in the tender. Locomotive is set on top of a model track. Brass dedication plaque associated with object.
Brief History
This model of the Washington K 88 was built in the 1960s by Graeme Wilkinson, life member of the Auckland Society of Model Engineers. It ran for over 30 years on the Society's track at Panmure and on a portable track at school fairs and company Christmas parties. The original Washington K88 was one of the first two K class locomotives imported into New Zealand in 1878 from Rogers Locomotive Works in New Jersey. In New Zealand it worked the Christchurch to Dunedin Express service, before becoming the original 'Kingston Flyer' carrying tourists between Gore and Kingston. The locomotive has since been preserved at the Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum near Ashburton.
Marks
ROGERS / LOCOMOTIVE WORK / PATERSON N.J. / No 2454 Maker's Plate
WASHINGTON Painted
88 Painted
5 INCH GAUGE / "K" LOCOMOTIVE / BUILT BY / GRAEME WILKINSON / 1970 / DONATED TO MOTAT / 2004 Embossed
EMERGENCY / BREAKDOWN SERVICE / AUCKLAND / Ph 796-107 / ALL OTHER AREAS / REFER E.B.S. MAP Painted
WASHINGTON Painted
88 Painted
5 INCH GAUGE / "K" LOCOMOTIVE / BUILT BY / GRAEME WILKINSON / 1970 / DONATED TO MOTAT / 2004 Embossed
EMERGENCY / BREAKDOWN SERVICE / AUCKLAND / Ph 796-107 / ALL OTHER AREAS / REFER E.B.S. MAP Painted
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Graeme Wilkinson. 1970. Model Steam Locomotive [K 88 Washington], 2004.324. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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