A.C. Gilbert #48456
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
48456
Additional IDs:
21910, 21720, 21929, 20380
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:
1956
Road Number:
484, 485, 486
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
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Notes:
This is an PA-PB-PA set. For two years A.C. Gilbert made this version of the PA in the Santa Fe "Freight" paint scheme. The locomotive features twin motors in the 484, "diesel roar" and "air chime" whistle in the non-powered 485 B-unit, and a headlight in the 486 non-powered A-unit. All three units have knuckle couplers front and rear. Variations: metal steps held on by two rivets or one eyelet. This same locomotive set came in late 1957 and 1958 as a five-digit numbered engine: ID #21910, road numbers: 21910 (A-unit with twin motors), 21910-1 (B-unit with horn and roar), and 21910-2 (non-powered A-unit). A separate B-unit was made. #21720 with horn and roar, very uncommon and sometimes found in a box marked 21910-1. In 1960 apparently some left-over 484 and 486 A-A locomotives (no B unit) were sold as ID #21929 (uncataloged engine). #20380 was a three-unit set sold in 1956 and 1957.
(image copyright © David Dewey; used by permission)
The engines running on a temporary floor set-up.
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Restoring a Set of the 5-digit Version (part 1 of 2)
Restoring a Set of the 5-digit Version (part 2 of 2)