A.C. Gilbert PA-1: New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH) #495, 494, 496, 497
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
4945
Additional IDs:
497, 21561
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1956
Road Number:
495, 494, 496, 497
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
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Notes:
The 495 came as the 4945, a set of two A-units with numbers 494 and 495. 494 has dual motors. 495 has diesel roar and horn sound in it without a motor. In 1957 a single PA with a single motor was cataloged as 497 and as 21561 (uncataloged). Late in production it also came with the molded on steps. The model shown in the photo is of a 495 with a single motor, and it was likely made up from left-over shells at the factory, or had a replacement shell put on it by a repair station.
(image copyright © Ron Kemp; used by permission)
(image copyright © Austin Birkey; used by permission)
The engines are pulling a colorful Christmas-themed passenger train.
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.