A.C. Gilbert 4-4-0: freelance: Franklin (FY&P) #88
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
21088
Prototype Info
Category:
4-4-0
Road Name:
freelance: Franklin (FY&P)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1959
Road Number:
88
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
AC
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Notes:
This is a very rare (210)88 "One Of The First 50" locomotive that was used in 1959 by Gilbert as part of their 50 Anniversary celebration. This locomotive was part of 50 Special sets that were given to their largest customers that were package in a special set box. The cars in this set are also different than most production cars as they are painted and there is a difference in the lettering on the cars.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
This photo shows the close-up of the bunker area of the tender showing the gold lettering inside the tender.
Repairing a broken smoke stack