F9 Diesel Locomotives for Union Pacific (UP)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
21215
Prototype Info
Category:
F9
Year/Era:
1953
Manufacturer:
Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Dimensions:
50'8"
Road Name:
Union Pacific (UP)
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Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1961
Road Number:
21215, 21215-1
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
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(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
The engine pulling a passenger train (starts at 1:54 mark).
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Enhorning Industries
Prototype Info
Category:
F9
Year/Era:
1953
Manufacturer:
Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Dimensions:
50'8"
Road Name:
Union Pacific (UP)
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Model Info
Gauge:
S
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Product Notes:
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Notes:
Note that this body shell is identical between each of the F-series models the company released. In actuality, the models were Phase IV F3 engines. Most of the models had a hump in the center. This was due to the shell being pulled from the die before it was fully cured. Another quirk about these models is that they have EMD E8-style numberboards; correct replacement boards were available later.
(image copyright © Jim Syphax; used by permission)
(image copyright © Enhorning Industries)