1954 Diesel Locomotives by A.C. Gilbert

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

371

Prototype Info

Category:

GP7

Year/Era:

1949

Manufacturer:

Electro-Motive Division (EMD)

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

1954

Road Number:

371

Product Type:

(unknown)

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

Online Article:

Wiring Diagram

Online Article:

Parts Diagram

Supplemental Part:

Torpedo Tubes Air Tanks Winterization Hatch

Supplemental Part:

Louvers

Supplemental Part:

Replacement Fuel Tank

Supplemental Part:

Exhaust Stack

Demonstrating the Model

Pulling a Long Tank Train

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

4778

Prototype Info

Category:

PA-1

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

American Locomotive Company (Alco)

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

1954

Road Number:

477, 478

Product Type:

Metal

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

Online Article:

More Photos

Online Article:

Parts Diagram

Supplemental Part:

Replacement Triple Horns

Supplemental Part:

Premium Replacement Triple Horns

Notes:

"Silver Flash". A PA-1 and PB-1 set, with the PA-1 having two motors and the PB-1 not being powered. A chrome version was made in 1953.

Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.

Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.