Gilbert Catalog
Price in 1950: $32.95
When you open the throttle of this jack-of-all-work Switcher Freight you’ll think you’re watching a real train start off! There's no rabbit-like leap forward, but a slow, surging glide — the way a real-life engineer eases his train into motion. With its Electronic Motor, this powerful outfit is ready for action on your model railroad — all set for long hauls or shunting empties in the yards. Rolling stock features Power Floodlight Car — brand new for 1950. Train set operates on Direct Current and requires No. 16 Electronic Rectiformer or No. 15 Rectifier plus Transformer. Length of set is 4 ft., 7 3/4 ins. Track forms 160" oval.

No. 5009 ELECTRONIC SWITCHER FREIGHT CONSISTS OF:
1 No. 342 D.C. Switcher Locomotive and Tender. Die-cast locomotive puffs realistic Smoke and sounds Choo-Choo. Combined length, Loco and Tender; 14 3/4".
1 No. 715 Automobile Unloading Car. 7 3/4". Completely remote controlled. Press button and platform swivels, tilts and rolls automobile down incline. 1 No. 646 Power Floodlight Car. 10 1/2". — 1 No. 631 Gondola, 8".
1 No. 630 Caboose. 6". Has interior illumination — 12 sec. Curved Track, 4 sec. Straight Track — 16 Track Locks — Track Terminal — Automatic Uncoupler. Illustrated Train Booklet.
Price, $32.95. Denver and West. $34.50.