
AC Gilbert's Famous American Trains - by Paul C. Nelson
Since 1946, the A.C. Gilbert Company has been recognized as a pioneer in the development of 1:64 S gauge trains. For a 21-year period, it produced some of the most realistic looking and operating model trains of any manufacturer. Chapters One, Two and Three focus on steam locomotives, diesel locomotives and rolling stock while Chapters Six and Seven detail marketing and publicity, from newspapers to television. This 8½ x 11”, 200-page hardbound book includes hundreds of b/w and 24 pages of color photos, period advertisements and useful reader indexes, including a numerical index and an alphabetical index.
ISBN: 0-911581-48-0
Price: $43.95