A.C. Gilbert 4-4-0: freelance: Franklin (FY&P) #88
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
28188
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
Notes:
Factory Presentation Model. This unit was created in 1959 to be a 50th Anniversary special gift item for some customers/suppliers. The (210)88 locomotive was the focal point of the 50th Anniversary celebration and was used on many promotions in 1959. According to Maury Romer 225 of these Presentation Models were made. 25 utilized locomotives that were complete with motor and smoke assemblies. The remaining 200, like the one in the photo, lacked the motor and smoke assembly.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)