ELECTRIC 1:76 Scale OO Gauge W6 Class Melbourne Tram - Green Rattler The Met # 975 Diecast Model

ELECTRIC 1:76 Scale OO Gauge W6 Class Melbourne Tram - Green Rattler The Met # 975 Diecast Model.

Limited Edition of 400 ONLY Worldwide.

FULLY WORKING ELECTRIC MODEL WITH INTERIOR LIGHTING AND BI-DIRECTIONAL WORKING HEADLIGHTS.

Australian Living Legends: Collectable Diecast 1:76 Scale Model of a W-Class Melbourne Tram Green Rattler The Met #975. Overall model size Sized at 18cm long x 4.4cm high x 3.3cm wide, approx Highly detailed with lowerable power conductor arms and authentically presented in exacting livery - Designed in Australia from Thomas Strickland's original architechtural W Class plans & the assistance of the Preston Tram Workshops. Fully working ELECTRIC model with interior lighting and bi-directional working headlights. Also depicts the correct seating arrangement & the power conductor poles raise and lower also. Outstanding packaging. If you've ever ridden one of these iconic trams this model will bring back fond memories. The perfect gift for overseas visitors or the avid collector. Beautifully finished and presented in a windowed presentation box. 'W' class trams were introduced to Melbourne in 1923 as a new standard design. Simple and rugged, craftsman built and with a dual bogie layout, the W Class was the mainstay of Melbourne's tramway system for over 60 years. A handful of the W6 trams still operate today throughout Melbourne. Some were converted for the City Circle tourist route as well as for the popular Tram Car Resturant. The W-class tram is a cultural icon to Melbourne, those that remain in Melbourne are classified by the National Trust of Australia. Not suitable for under 6 year olds due to small parts.