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A.C. Gilbert Chicago & North Western (CNW) DS-4-4-660

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

355

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Chicago & North Western (CNW)

Ext. Reference:

Ext. Reference:

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1956

Road Number(s):

355

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Online Article:

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 (image copyright © Alan Evans; used by permission)
Shown here with Kadee-style couplers installed.

Running the engine on a floor layout.

Precision Flyer Repairs test-runs this engine after doing some repair work.

Doing a full-service repair on this engine.

The model has been restored and customized.

Running the engine on a home layout.

Tim opens the box on his new acquisition.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

21801

Additional IDs:

21801-1 (non-powered)

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Chicago & North Western (CNW)

Ext. Reference:

Ext. Reference:

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1956

Road Number(s):

21801

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Online Article:

Online Article:

Online Article:

Rebuild (part 1 of 5)

Rebuild (part 2 of 5)

Rebuild (part 3 of 5)

Rebuild (part 4 of 5)

Rebuild (part 5 of 5)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

21808

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Chicago & North Western (CNW)

Ext. Reference:

Ext. Reference:

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1958

Road Number(s):

21808

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Online Article:

Online Article:

Improving the running characteristics of this model.

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