A.C. Gilbert PA-1: Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF) #360, 361
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
362
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:
1950
Road Number:
360, 361
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
The PA was A.C. Gilbert's first diesel model, with Santa Fe being the first road name used. The first paint scheme was the all-chrome one, then later the Warbonnet version was added. The red-and-silver paint scheme was introduced later and was manufactured for 12 years. Both A- and B-units were made. The #360/#361 set of the A-B-units, shown in the photo, were cataloged as "#362" (shown in the catalog with red stripe and the Santa Fe Warbonnet). Of the six variations, only three have the Warbonnet. The unit in the photo without the Warbonnet is unusual as is it has a yellowish chrome-finish with wire handrails. It was produced for only a few months in 1950 making it the rarest of all of the #360/361.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Set Running on Carey Williams' Layout
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.