Gilbert accessories #50 through #167 are on page 1
#168 through #273 are on page 2
#274 through #590 are on page 3
#593 through #755A are on page 4
#758 through #767 are on page 5
#768 through #774 are on page 6
#779 through #799 are on this page
#23586 through #23796 are on page 8
Unless otherwise specified, the pictures on this page are from the collection of The Upstairs Train.
(Photo courtesy of Rick Dunn.)
A pre-production prototype of the #779, on a black painted sheet metal base, was made in 1955.
The earliest Oil Drum Loaders, made in 1955, came on a gray painted plastic base.
Because the #752 tended to spray coal all over the place, Gilbert came up with an all new design.
(Photo courtesy of www.NicksTrains.com.)
(Photo courtesy of Rick Dunn.)
The little man in the blue overalls rides the carriage down under the building, picks up a log, carries it up over the waiting #914 log car, dumps it in the car, and returns for another log. Here's a little closer look:
(Picture courtesy of an anonymous donor.)
(Photo courtesy of Rick Dunn.)
In 1954, it was sold as part of the #795 Union Station and Terminal set,
but was also sold separately for people like me who wanted a bigger terminal.
In 1954, it was sold as part of the #795 Union Station and Terminal set,
and as part of the #794 Union Station set.
#794 Union Station made in 1954, comprising #793 Union Station and
two Street Lamps (one with mailbox and one with fire alarm box) out of the #778 set.
(Photo courtesy of Rick Dunn.)
(Photos courtesy of Rick Dunn.)
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