Coupler with Truck by A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Category:
Coupler with Truck
Model Number:
529
Scale:
S
Product Type:
A.F.-compatible
Material:
plastic
Color:
black
Sold:
assembled
Introduced:
1953
Notes:
The #529 was produced from 1953 through 1956. They were replacement knuckle couplers, for lighted passenger cars, that were packaged in the box shown in the photo along with rivets to attach the trucks to lighted heavyweight passenger cars. From a collector's standpoint, the value of this item requires the original packaging.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)