A detailed model of the French National Railway (SNCF) U1 4-6-4 de Caso Steam Locomotive and Tender
A detailed model of the French National Railway (SNCF) U1 4-6-4 de Caso Steam Locomotive and Tender

ASTER FOR FULGUREX, CA. 1991

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A detailed model of the French National Railway (SNCF) U1 4-6-4 de Caso Steam Locomotive and Tender
Aster for Fulgurex, ca. 1991
in 1 scale, 2-rail electric, brass construction, factory finished in green with red numbers, lettering and details, road No. 232.U.I.. Detailed with inside motion, sprung bogie, pony truck and coupled axles. The tender with two two-axle bogies, spoked wheels, brake gear, riveting, tool boxes, ladder, steps, hand and lamp irons and lamps. In the original box. (2)

Lot Essay

The prototype was the last steam locomotive built in France. Work started in 1938 as a turbine, and was finished after the war as a 4-cylinder compound. Only one was ever built.

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