A.C. Gilbert Burlington Northern (BN) F9
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
21210
Prototype Info
Category:
F9
Year/Era:
1953
Manufacturer:
Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Dimensions:
50'8"
Road Name:
Burlington Northern (BN)
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Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Road Number(s):
21210
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
The unit in the foreground is the pre-production unit, while the one in the background is the standard production unit. Pre-production unit differences to note are the squared-off steps, smaller pilot opening, no headlight, no bumper on the rear set of trucks, and no date stamp. This is the only pre-production unit known in existence.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Ed Golding tests a repaired model.
The engine running on a simple test circle of track.
The engine pulling a passenger train (starts at 0:46 mark).