Air Chime Whistle Remote Control Unit Specialty

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

708

Category:

Accessory

Name:

Air Chime Whistle Remote Control Unit

Model Introduced:

1951

Finish:

painted & lettered

Notes:

In 1951 and 1952 the #708 was known as "Air Chime Whistle Remote Control Unit". In 1953 and 1954 the #708 was identified as "Diesel Horn Control". Then in 1955 and 1956 the unit was identified as both a steam and "Diesel Sound Device". The #708 is used in conjunction with the following locomotives: 360/361, 360/364, 316, 326, 336, K325, K335, 375/375, 377/378, 470/471/473, 474/475, 477/478, 481, 490/491/493, 494/495.