Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Model |
Collection |
Lambton Heritage Museum Collection |
Accession number |
LHM E 2023.004 |
Catalog Number |
LHM E 2023.004.001 |
Other Name |
Model, Interactive |
Description |
Interactive display highlighting the creation of the St. Clair Tunnel. The top section of the interactive features a cross-sectional diorama depicting the completed tunnel while the bottom section provides an overview of the construction process. The top section of the interactive showcases a long underground tunnel. The middle portion is covered in dirt while the sides are exposed, revealing workers in the process of constructing a pathway. Above the tunnel, there is a bright blue sky along with a narrow glass shelf along the top. The bottom section includes an opening to a tunnel on the left hand side with a few miniature machines digging in the dirt. On the right hand side, there is a cross-sectional diagram of the tunnel which includes various carts on a track hauling dirt from the tunnel along with a large digging machine. Above the tunnel, there is a railway track with a train and various workers set against a backdrop that features several small interpretive labels documenting the process. The labels include illustrations and a detailed overview of the process. A series of small red lights have been wired into the display which connects to a slanted wooden panel on front of the display which includes several corresponding red buttons. The panel is covered with blue vinyl along with more interpretation, further explaining each section. The display is constructed using two white wooden rectangular boxes, one narrow and the other wide. The display cases are stacked on top of each other and sealed with a piece of clear, plexi-glass. |
Provenance |
This interactive was custom built for the Lambton Gallery by Mat Johnson in 2023. The snow covered tunnel was replicated from a photograph. The tunnel entrance sign and the steam shovel were both created using a 3D printer. The design of the steam shovels were inspired by period drawings. |
Dimensions |
H-203.2 W-54.61 L-175.26 cm |
Search Terms |
Model Interactive Tunnel Railway St. Clair St. Clair Tunnel |
People |
Johnson, Mat |
On Display Starting |
2023-06-02 |