A.C. Gilbert #4713
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
4713
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Road Number:
470, 471, 473
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
The PA/PB Santa Fe units were produced from 1953 through 1958. Only the 1953 unit, shown in the photos, has the chrome finish with the red Warbonnet. Starting in 1954, the Santa Fe chrome finish was changed to a satin silver finish with a red Warbonnet, as there were issues with the chrome finish which tended to chip and flake off.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Doing a test run of the engine.
The consist running on Precision Flyer Repairs' layout.
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.