Description

Vintage Tri-ang Model Railway Power Controller – New Zealand Made

This listing is for a vintage model railway power controller manufactured by Tri-ang Pedigree in New Zealand. The unit is marked as made in Panmure, Auckland, and represents an earlier generation of model railway controllers produced locally rather than imported.

Overview

The controller features a metal case with rotary speed control labelled slow to fast, forward and reverse directional control, and multiple output terminals including controlled and uncontrolled outputs. It is designed for traditional analogue model railway operation and reflects the industrial design of mid-20th-century model railway equipment.

Manufacturer and origin

Tri-ang Pedigree was a major model railway manufacturer with production in both the United Kingdom and New Zealand. New Zealand–made controllers are less commonly encountered and are of interest to collectors, restorers, and those seeking locally produced railway memorabilia.

Condition

This is a vintage electrical item and shows age-related cosmetic wear consistent with use and storage. The unit has not been electrically tested and is sold as-is. No guarantee is made regarding functionality.

Important notes

Not tested electrically. Vintage mains-powered equipment should be checked by a qualified person before use. Condition has been priced accordingly.

Pricing note

The listed price reflects the full collector value of the item. Any site-wide promotional discounts are applied automatically at checkout.

Who this is suitable for

This controller is suitable for collectors of Tri-ang or New Zealand–made model railway equipment, display or nostalgia collections, or restoration projects. It may also appeal to those interested in mid-century industrial and electrical design.