AF DS-4-4-660 Diesel Locomotives

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1956

Road Number:

355

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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Shown here with Kadee-style couplers installed.

Running the engine on a floor layout.

Precision Flyer Repairs test-runs this engine after doing some repair work.

Doing a full-service repair on this engine.

The model has been restored and customized.

Running the engine on a home layout.

Tim opens the box on his new acquisition.

Converting it with DC motor

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

21812

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Texas & Pacific (TP)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1959

Road Number:

812

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

21801

Additional IDs:

21801-1 (non-powered)

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Chicago & North Western (CNW)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1956

Road Number:

21801

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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Rebuild (part 1 of 5)

Rebuild (part 2 of 5)

Rebuild (part 3 of 5)

Rebuild (part 4 of 5)

Rebuild (part 5 of 5)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

21808

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Chicago & North Western (CNW)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1958

Road Number:

21808

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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Improving the running characteristics of this model.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

21813

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Minneapolis & St. Louis (MStL)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1958

Road Number:

21813

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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Notes:

The #21813 Baldwin switcher was produced in 1958 and again in 1960 as uncataloged items. The two variations include the 1958 model that has a footplate that extends from the bottom of the steps and an unpainted aluminum frame, shown in the photo (and Photo #2). The 1960 model is the second variation, which lacks the footplate on the bottom of the steps. In addition, the #21813 has a black painted aluminum frame. Finally, the #21813 has a manual reversing function as indicated by the silver metal lever that protrudes through the side just above the fuel tanks that can be seen in the photo.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

21918

Additional IDs:

21918-1 (non-powered)

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Seaboard Air Line (SAL)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1958

Road Number:

21918

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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Notes:

The #21918/21918-1 was produced in 1958 and has one variation. It has been reported that a single #21918-1 exists that is painted black over a green body.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

2121030

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Missouri Kansas Texas (MKT)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2022

Road Number:

26

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

2121020

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Lehigh Valley (LV)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2022

Road Number:

136

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

6-44122

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Patapsco & Back Rivers (PBR)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2018

Road Number:

309

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

2121010

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2022

Road Number:

412

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

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The engine running on a home layout.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

6-44120

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Norfolk Southern (NS)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2018

Road Number:

661

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

2321090

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Chesapeake Western Railway (CHW)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2022

Road Number:

662

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

6-42599

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

freelance: Youngstown Steel

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2014

Road Number:

805

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

Notes:

The Spirit of '76.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

6-48067

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Chicago & North Western (CNW)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2007

Road Number:

1044

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

2321080

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Baldwin Demonstrator

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2022

Road Number:

1200

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

6-42598

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2014

Road Number:

1206

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

A review and test run of this engine, by the Chicagoland Association of S Gaugers.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

6-44119

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Chicago & North Western (CNW)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2018

Road Number:

1260

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

2121040

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

SMS Rail Lines (SMS)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2020

Road Number:

1293

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

Online Article:

Running the engine on a home layout.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

6-48034

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Seaboard System Railroad (SBD)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2003

Road Number:

1413

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

U.S. Air Force (USAF)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2014

Road Number:

1841

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

Notes:

This engine is part of their U.S. Air Force Baldwin Switcher Set (part #2117010).

The engine is being shown pulling a military train.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48035

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2003

Road Number:

2257

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

Notes:

The model has a dark-gray body color and white tiger stripes.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

2321070

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2022

Road Number:

2257

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

6-48144

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Class:

BS6a

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2008

Road Number:

5618

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

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Notes:

The green (freight) version.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

2321100

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Class:

BS6a

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2022

Road Number:

5916

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

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Notes:

The red (passenger) version.

Product Review and Test Run

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

6-42597

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2014

Road Number:

7070

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

6-48043

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2007

Road Number:

8100

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

6-44121

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Class:

BS6a

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2018

Road Number:

9221

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

DC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Weight:

1lb 8oz

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Notes:

The green (freight) version.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

6-48165

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Minneapolis & St. Louis (MStL)

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