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NR CLASS DIESEL ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE
SDS301
NATIONAL RAIL [INDIGENOUS]
NR30 WARMI
In late 1997 National Rail Corporation
out-shopped two NR class locomotives bearing indigenous design based on
the work by Alice Springs artist Bessie
Liddle.
The first was launched in Sydney by Cathy Freeman in November 1997,
Warmi NR30, featuring an Aboriginal Dreaming story. Decorated by Bessie
after a Warmi dot painting showing a snake, bush tucker and women’s
footprints.
The second was launched in Alice Springs by Mark Vaile in December
1997, Kungara Mankurpa NR52, this design depicts the Star Dreaming story
Seven Sisters. Decorated by Bessie, a dot painting showing the travels
of the Seven Sisters and their pursuit by the Snake Man in
Pitjantjatjara country.
The production is limited to a total of 660 units across the 6 options and is fully
licensed by the artists agency.
[DCC READY - 21 PIN DECODER REQUIRED]
Warning
The manufacturer has advised that this model is not suitable for children under 14 years.
This is not a toy. It includes parts which can easily be broken.
There is a danger of small parts being swallowed if used by small children.