AF PA-1 Diesel Locomotives
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
405
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1952
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
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Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
The 1952 Silver Streak PA has three variations none of which has the number printed on the unit. The rarest of all has a yellow stripe on the side. Originally the Silver Streak was intended to be produced as a Burlington Route locomotive as indicated by the cover of the 1952 Advance Catalog #D1667. Apparently, the deal between the CB&Q and Gilbert broke down late in the game so the road name was changed to the "Silver Streak".
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
362
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1950
Road Number:
360, 361
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
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Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
The PA was A.C. Gilbert's first diesel model, with Santa Fe being the first road name used. The first paint scheme was the all-chrome one, then later the Warbonnet version was added. The red-and-silver paint scheme was introduced later and was manufactured for 12 years. Both A- and B-units were made. The #360/#361 set of the A-B-units, shown in the photo, were cataloged as "#362" (shown in the catalog with red stripe and the Santa Fe Warbonnet). Of the six variations, only three have the Warbonnet. The unit in the photo without the Warbonnet is unusual as is it has a yellowish chrome-finish with wire handrails. It was produced for only a few months in 1950 making it the rarest of all of the #360/361.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Set Running on Carey Williams' Layout
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
365
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Road Number:
360, 364
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
A PA-1 and PB-1 set.
(image copyright © Terry O'Kelly; used by permission)
(image copyright © Terry O'Kelly; used by permission)
The consist running on the layout, by Precision Flyer Repair.
The engines running light on a test loop of track.
Christian runs the engines on the inner loop of his layout.
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
466
Additional IDs:
467
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Road Number:
466, 467
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
"Silver Comet". A PA-1 and PB-1 sold as a set, with only the PA-1 being powered
(image copyright © Steve Terni; used by permission)
Neil Ferris runs the train pulled by these engines.
Precision Flyer Repairs test-runs the the PA-1.
The A-B consist running on the layout.
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
4713
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Road Number:
470, 471, 473
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
The PA/PB Santa Fe units were produced from 1953 through 1958. Only the 1953 unit, shown in the photos, has the chrome finish with the red Warbonnet. Starting in 1954, the Santa Fe chrome finish was changed to a satin silver finish with a red Warbonnet, as there were issues with the chrome finish which tended to chip and flake off.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Doing a test run of the engine.
The consist running on Precision Flyer Repairs' layout.
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
472
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1956
Road Number:
472
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
PA unit by itself.
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
4745
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Road Number:
474, 475
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
"Rocket". Two PA-1 units sold as a set. A silver-painted version was available in 1954 and 1955.
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Running on a Layout
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
4778
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1954
Road Number:
477, 478
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
"Silver Flash". A PA-1 and PB-1 set, with the PA-1 having two motors and the PB-1 not being powered. A chrome version was made in 1953.
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
479
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1955
Road Number:
479, 480
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
"Silver Flash". A set of a PA-1 and a PB-1.
The engines running on a loop of track.
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
481
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1956
Road Number:
481
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
"Silver Flash".
Doing some maintenance work
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2)
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
4856
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1956
Road Number:
484, 485, 486
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Produced through 1957. Only #484 was powered. The body is painted yellow, blue, with a black roof.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
48456
Additional IDs:
21910, 21720, 21929, 20380
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1956
Road Number:
484, 485, 486
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This is an PA-PB-PA set. For two years A.C. Gilbert made this version of the PA in the Santa Fe "Freight" paint scheme. The locomotive features twin motors in the 484, "diesel roar" and "air chime" whistle in the non-powered 485 B-unit, and a headlight in the 486 non-powered A-unit. All three units have knuckle couplers front and rear. Variations: metal steps held on by two rivets or one eyelet. This same locomotive set came in late 1957 and 1958 as a five-digit numbered engine: ID #21910, road numbers: 21910 (A-unit with twin motors), 21910-1 (B-unit with horn and roar), and 21910-2 (non-powered A-unit). A separate B-unit was made. #21720 with horn and roar, very uncommon and sometimes found in a box marked 21910-1. In 1960 apparently some left-over 484 and 486 A-A locomotives (no B unit) were sold as ID #21929 (uncataloged engine). #20380 was a three-unit set sold in 1956 and 1957.
(image copyright © David Dewey; used by permission)
The engines running on a temporary floor set-up.
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Restoring a Set of the 5-digit Version (part 1 of 2)
Restoring a Set of the 5-digit Version (part 2 of 2)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
4913
Additional IDs:
21916
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Northern Pacific (NP)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1956
Road Number:
490, 491, 492
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This is an A-B-A set, which was produced through 1957. Only #490 was powered.
(image copyright © Austin Birkey; used by permission)
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Repairing and correcting two of these.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
4945
Additional IDs:
497, 21561
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1956
Road Number:
495, 494, 496, 497
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
The 495 came as the 4945, a set of two A-units with numbers 494 and 495. 494 has dual motors. 495 has diesel roar and horn sound in it without a motor. In 1957 a single PA with a single motor was cataloged as 497 and as 21561 (uncataloged). Late in production it also came with the molded on steps. The model shown in the photo is of a 495 with a single motor, and it was likely made up from left-over shells at the factory, or had a replacement shell put on it by a repair station.
(image copyright © Ron Kemp; used by permission)
(image copyright © Austin Birkey; used by permission)
The engines are pulling a colorful Christmas-themed passenger train.
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
21551
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Northern Pacific (NP)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1958
Road Number:
21551
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This is a PA-1 only. Produced with either plastic steps or sheet metal steps.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
21561
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1958
Road Number:
21561
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This is a PA-1 only. Produced with either plastic steps or sheet metal steps (1-rivet and 2-rivet versions).
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
21927
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1959
Road Number:
21720
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This is a PA-1 only, produced through 1962. The last two years they were sold without a front coupler.
Disassembly and Repair
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
21910
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1958
Road Number:
21910, 21910-1, 21910-2
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This A-B-A set only has a powered lead locomotive.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
21920
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Missouri Pacific (MP)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1958
Road Number:
21920/21920-1
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This is an A-A set.
Disassembly and Repair
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
21922
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Missouri Pacific (MP)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1959
Road Number:
21922/21922-1
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
21925
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Union Pacific (UP)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1958
Road Number:
21925/21925-1
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This is an A-A set.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Lionel
Manufacturer ID:
6-48025
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1954
Manufacturer:
Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Road Name:
Delaware & Hudson (DH)
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Road Number:
16, 17
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
AC
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This is a set of two PA-1 engines, painted in the gray and blue body color with yellow striping.
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
Delaware & Hudson (DH)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2014
Road Number:
18, 19
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
Legacy, DCC, Sound & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set.
(image copyright © Lionel)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2017
Road Number:
51, 52
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
DC (two motors) & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF ElectroCouplers
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set, with the second unit being non-powered.
(image copyright © Lionel)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
MKT & Frisco
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2011
Road Number:
153A, 153C
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
Legacy, DCC, Sound & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set. The Texas Special was a named passenger train operated jointly by the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (MKT) and the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway (the Frisco).
(image copyright © Lionel)
The owner is running this consist on his layout.
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
Nickel Plate Road (NKP)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2022
Road Number:
180, 190
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
Legacy, DCC, Sound & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF ElectroCouplers
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set.
(image copyright © Lionel)
Running on a Layout
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
Union Pacific (UP)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2022
Road Number:
606, 607
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
Legacy, DCC, Sound & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF ElectroCouplers
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set.
(image copyright © Lionel)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2022
Road Number:
0760, 0767
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
Legacy, DCC, Sound & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF ElectroCouplers
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set.
(image copyright © Lionel)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2017
Road Number:
768, 773
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
DC (two motors) & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF ElectroCouplers
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set, with the second unit being non-powered.
(image copyright © Lionel)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2009
Road Number:
4845, 4847
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
DC (two motors) & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set.
(image copyright © Lionel)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2017
Road Number:
5750, 5751
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
DC (two motors) & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF ElectroCouplers
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set, with the second unit being non-powered.
(image copyright © Lionel)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2010
Road Number:
6001, 6002
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
DC (two motors) & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set.
(image copyright © Lionel)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
Southern Pacific (SP)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2014
Road Number:
6009, 6010
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
DC (two motors) & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set.
(image copyright © Lionel)
Chicagoland Association of S Gaugers reviews this locomotive pair, and then runs it (starts at about the 4-minute mark).
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1954
Manufacturer:
Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Road Name:
Southern Pacific (SP)
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2017
Road Number:
6011, 6012
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
Legacy, DCC, Sound
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF ElectroCouplers
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
One engine is powered and the other is not.
(image copyright © Lionel)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
Southern Railway (SOU)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2022
Road Number:
6900, 6901
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
Legacy, DCC, Sound & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF ElectroCouplers
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set.
(image copyright © Lionel)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
Missouri Pacific (MP)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2017
Road Number:
8017, 8018
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
DC (two motors) & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF ElectroCouplers
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set, with the second unit being non-powered.
(image copyright © Lionel)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Lionel
Manufacturer ID:
6-48100
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
Wabash (WAB)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1988
Road Number:
8100, 8101
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
DC (two motors) & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set.
Revitalizing a model
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Lionel
Manufacturer ID:
6-48102
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1988
Road Number:
8102, 8103
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
DC (two motors) & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Sold as a two A-unit set.
Mike Marmer's set, which he converted to DCC, running on his layout.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Lionel
Manufacturer ID:
6-48112
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Dimensions:
65'8" (B: 63'6")
Road Name:
Missouri Pacific (MP)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1991
Road Number:
8112
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
DC (two motors) & non-powered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This is a set of A-B units, which was part of the Lionel set #6-49601, a full MP passenger train set.
Analyzing and Fixing a Poor-running Model