AF EP-5 Electric Locomotives
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
499
Additional IDs:
21573 (1958)
Prototype Info
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1956
Road Number:
499
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
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Notes:
This engine was available individually, as well as a part of two different sets (#20345, #20346). Item #21573 was used as part of two additional sets (#20162, #20455).
(image copyright © Dennis Fleharty; used by permission)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1991
Road Number:
8008, 378, 372
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
DC
Wheels:
hi-rail
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Notes:
Lionel called it "Little Joe" in their early ads, but that is incorrect. Its correct nickname was "Jet". This model was re-run (an improved version) as part of their 2019 catalog, and reached the market in 2022.
(image copyright © Holt Apgar; used by permission)
(image copyright © Lionel)
The engine being test run (starting at about halfway into the video) by Precision Flyer Repairs.
TMCC Conversion (part 1) by Precision Flyer Repairs.
TMCC Conversion (part 2) by Precision Flyer Repairs.
TMCC Conversion (part 3) by Precision Flyer Repairs.