Uncoupler Specialty Items for Code 172 by A.C. Gilbert

A.C. Gilbert

uncoupler

705

1946

AF

code 172

metal

yes

10"

toggle switch

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.

A.C. Gilbert

uncoupler

706

1948

AF

code 172

toggle switch

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).

A.C. Gilbert

uncoupler

26302

1961

AF

code 172

metal

plastic

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

A.C. Gilbert

uncoupler

26752

1957

AF

code 172

toggle switch

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.