Plastic Diesel Locomotives by A.C. Gilbert

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1956

Road Number:

355

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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Chicago and North Western Gong Bell

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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.

Converting it with DC motor

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)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1956

Road Number:

21801

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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More Details and Photos

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Chicago and North Western Gong Bell

Supplemental Part:

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)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1958

Road Number:

21808

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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Chicago and North Western Gong Bell

Supplemental Part:

Improving the running characteristics of this model.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

21813

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Minneapolis & St. Louis (MStL)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1958

Road Number:

21813

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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Notes:

The #21813 Baldwin switcher was produced in 1958 and again in 1960 as uncataloged items. The two variations include the 1958 model that has a footplate that extends from the bottom of the steps and an unpainted aluminum frame, shown in the photo (and Photo #2). The 1960 model is the second variation, which lacks the footplate on the bottom of the steps. In addition, the #21813 has a black painted aluminum frame. Finally, the #21813 has a manual reversing function as indicated by the silver metal lever that protrudes through the side just above the fuel tanks that can be seen in the photo.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

21918

Additional IDs:

21918-1 (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:

Seaboard Air Line (SAL)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1958

Road Number:

21918

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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Notes:

The #21918/21918-1 was produced in 1958 and has one variation. It has been reported that a single #21918-1 exists that is painted black over a green body.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

21812

Prototype Info

Category:

DS-4-4-660

Year/Era:

1946

Manufacturer:

Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton (BLH)

Dimensions:

46'6"

Weight:

196,600lbs

Road Name:

Texas & Pacific (TP)

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Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1959

Road Number:

812

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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