The name Renown was registered by Leonard John Pugh is 1945, for the manufacture of toys, which continued until 1958. Four live steam models were produced, two stationary engines (one with windmill), a steam roller and an 0 gauge 0-4-0 tank locomotive numbered 1150.
For Australian live steam models on the web, including 0 gauge railway models, see Tony Muir's truly wonderful site Australian Toy Steam
For more information, and illustrations, of Australian 0 gauge models, including live steam, please see the book Spring, Spark & Steam by Bruce Macdonald.
Renown live steam 0-4-0 tank locomotive number 1150 |
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