Gilbert Catalog
Price in 1950: $37.50
A real thoroughbred of the rails! A full 21 1/2" long and fully detailed from pilot to tender coupler! Patterned after the giant Union Pacific Locomotives which haul long freight trains through mountainous western runs. Brand new built-in Electronic Whistle blows true-pitched blasts or sharp toots. Eight big driving wheels provide this rail monster with plenty of traction and extra power. Piston, side and connecting rods have realistic eccentric arm triple action. Locomotive equipped with regulation appointments that include hand rails, overhang bell, sand and steam domes, ladders, steps, grab rails, etc. Tender is oil type and has double six-wheel die-cast Trucks. Smoke and Choo-Choo are synchronized to increase in volume with speed of locomotive. Requires No. 16 Rectiformer or No. 15 Rectifier to operate D.C. Motor.
Price, $37.50. Denver and West, $39.00.