Bruce Hansen writes: This is the Electro Magnet Loader built from a 1950 #12 1/2 set. The model picks up steel with the electromagnet and dumps it on the opposite side of the model. The model uses a P55 motor. Read More …
Bruce Hansen writes: There were three models shown in the manual using the TA conveyor belt added to the parts list in 1959. The first one is the Elevating Conveyor. Here are pictures in the up and down position. The Read More …
Bruce Hansen writes: A 1928 Gilbert advertisement pointed out a number of new features. The ad is a simplified version of the new lithograph that appeared on the 1928 #1. Here’s my version of the Coal Conveyor and Dump Truck. Read More …
Bruce Hansen writes: Gilbert changed the name of the #7 1/2 set from the Action Conveyor Set to the Cape Canaveral set in 1962. They also added two models on separate instruction sheets and on the box top. The first Read More …
Bruce Hansen writes: This is the Astronaut Trainer built from a 1962 No. 10231 Astronaut Set (box is in the background). This model was one of the two new models for the 10 1/2 set in 1962. The action in Read More …
Ed Bohl’s Wood Steam Shovel Ed Bohl writes: Got these parts off eBay, no box, did have a manual. Some of the parts are homemade, the pieces that are square on the end of axels.