Uncoupler Specialty Items by A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Product Type:

uncoupler

Manufacturer ID:

704

Introduced:

1952

Gauge:

AF

Notes:

The #704 Manual Uncoupler was produced through 1956 in six variations. The variations consist of a red or silver lever with either two broad head pins or a metal strip to lock against the rail. The units are also stamped with either "#704" or "704" on the base.

Shown are all 6 variations:
top row, left: red lever, metal strip, and "704"
top row, right: red lever, metal strip, and "#704"
center row, left: red lever, 2 pins, and "704"
center row, right: red lever, 2 pins, and "#704"
bottom row, left: silver lever, 2 pins, and "704"
bottom row, right: silver lever, 2 pins, and "#704"

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Product Type:

uncoupler

Manufacturer ID:

705

Introduced:

1946

Gauge:

AF

Rail Height:

code 172

Rail Material:

metal

Rail Weathered:

yes

Length:

10"

Electronics:

toggle switch

Notes:

The #705 "Remote Uncoupler" was produced through 1947. It came in a tan, heavy cardboard box, and with a control button. It has only one variation. It has a black Bakelite housing with an integral square box which is permanently mounted to the section of track.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Product Type:

uncoupler

Manufacturer ID:

706

Introduced:

1948

Gauge:

AF

Rail Height:

code 172

Electronics:

toggle switch

Notes:

The #706 "Remote Uncoupler" was produced through 1956 in 6 variations. The variations have to do with the color of the housing and the type of electrical connections. The first variation with the standard packaging of the period has a yellow housing and binding post that was typical of early units produced in 1948. The second variation also has a yellow housing with a wire pigtail for the electrical connection. The third, fourth and fifth variations all have green housings, with one having a wire pigtail for the electrical connection, another having binding posts for the electrical connection, and another having two pins for the electrical connections. The sixth variation, produced around 1948, has a black housing cover with two binding posts. In 1954, Gilbert packaged the #706 in a yellow and blue box with a freight yard scene printed on the top that measures 11-1/4" x 4-1/2" x 1-1/2". The large box contained an uncoupler with green housing and a two-wire pigtail. In addition, the box contained a control button and one section of #700 Straight Track (see center of photo).

The 6th variation is shown on the left, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th variations are represented by the products in the center (shown with the #700 Straight Track), and the 1st variation is shown on the right.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Product Type:

uncoupler

Manufacturer ID:

26302

Introduced:

1961

Gauge:

AF

Rail Height:

code 172

Rail Material:

metal

Ties:

plastic

Notes:

The "Pike-Master Manual Uncoupler & Track Terminal" was produced through 1964.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Product Type:

uncoupler

Manufacturer ID:

26752

Introduced:

1957

Gauge:

AF

Rail Height:

code 172

Electronics:

toggle switch

Notes:

The #26752 Remote Uncoupler was produced in 1957, 1958, 1960, and 1961 in one variation. Some of the #26752 with their control button, came in a small red and white box that is stamped on the ends #706. Others came in a larger red and white box that measures 11-1/4" x 4-1/2" x 1-1/2" that includes the control button along with one section of #26700 Straight Track.

Shown are two different examples of the #26752.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Product Type:

uncoupler

Manufacturer ID:

26753

Introduced:

1958

Gauge:

AF

Notes:

The #26753 Manual Uncoupler is an uncataloged item from around 1958 that has a similar case design as the #26752, except that it has a silver lever to activate the uncoupling action. Only produced in one variation. It is known to come in a clear unmarked plastic bag. This uncoupler was often packaged in some cheaper sets. Auction sites and the Greenberg Pocket Price Guide have shown this product to be labeled as #26704, instead.