A.C. Gilbert F9: Boston & Maine (BM) #21205, 21205-1
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
21205
Prototype Info
Category:
F9
Year/Era:
1953
Manufacturer:
Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Dimensions:
50'8"
Road Name:
Boston & Maine (BM)
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Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1961
Road Number:
21205, 21205-1
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
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Notes:
#21205 is powered, while #21205-1 is non-powered. The square step version shown in the second photo was assigned its catalog number on 9/6/1960 that was cataloged in 1961 only. There are two variations of the 1961 #21205; one variation has square steps as shown in the photo while the second has streamline step (see foreground model in the first photo). The double unit numbered 21205/21205-1 that was sold in 1962 as an uncataloged item has one variation. All of the 1962 #21205/21205-1 versions have streamline steps.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
The engines running on a home layout.
Joe Heiderman installs headlights into this engine (part 1).
Joe Heiderman installs headlights into this engine (part 2).
The engine pulling a passenger train (starts at 0:21 mark).