LIVE STEAM OR ELECTRIC POWER SCALE MODEL PRR TUG BOAT 'HARRISBURG' WITH CAR FLOAT BY FINE ART MODELS. 22 x 37 x 10 inches (5... (Total: 2 Items)

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LIVE STEAM OR ELECTRIC POWER SCALE MODEL PRR TUG BOAT 'HARRISBURG' WITH CAR FLOAT BY FINE ART MODELS
22 x 37 x 10 inches (55.9 x 94.0 x 25.4 cm) Length of car float 37 inches (94.0 cm)
Superbly detailed and presented gauge 1 (1.32 scale) painted brass and wood model of the twin-cylinder, vertical engine railroad tug, powered by live steam (alcohol) and a high torque Pittman electric motor and fitted for radio control, accompanied by authentic two-track car float. Both models have fiberglass hull with brass superstructure and individually wood-planked deck, tug has pilot house and cabin and fully operational features including lights. A highly sophisticated two-part model presented in custom wood and glass display cases.
Provenance: Fine Art Models 1995. Museum acquisition 258/570-1995



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