1958 Diesel Locomotives by A.C. Gilbert
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
Online Article:
Online Article:
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)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1958
Road Number:
21813
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
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.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
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)
Ext. Reference:
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1958
Road Number:
21918
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
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.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
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:
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:
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:
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.