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Ben Brown's S-2 Construction photos
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Gilmaur Kits- GeneralGilmaur diesel loco kits are made from etched brass with lost wax and white metal castings, which makes up into an accurate superstructure and underframe.The
etchings are made from 0.018" brass, so only light soldering equipment is
required. Extensive use of tab and slot design makes for accurate location of
parts and easy assembly. All parts are accurately cut out and bend lines are
scored. The hoods, decks and some other parts are pre-formed.
See the Diesel Truck Kits page for products from Gilmaur and other suppliers. The kits are designed to be powered by the old-style Weaver drive systems described on the Truck Kits page, or by drive systems from CLW or All-Nation.
Gilmaur kits are supplied in a good quality black box large enough to hold the finished model. In the box you will find:
White metal castings (large and small) Nuts and Bolts bag
The Instructions contain Prototype Information, construction options, Safety advice, Assembly Instructions with isometric drawings, a Parts List and an Identification Sheet showing all the etched parts with part numbers.
Assembling a Gilmaur KitWhen Ben Brown built his Gilmaur S-2 he photographed each stage of the assembly as he went along. These pictures show how the model goes together and demonstrate how simple it is to construct.
Gilmaur Kit #16 Alco
RS-1
This, the first Gilmaur kit, represents the welded body RS-1, and is an ideal kit for the first time builder. The comments of satisfied customers can be seen in the References section. Kit price is $195 including shipping and handling. To place your Order, Click here
Gilmaur Kit
#15
Alco
S-2
Gilmaur's best-selling kit to date, the Alco S-2 was the only switcher permitted to be built during World War II and therefore was bought by most major railroads. The S-2 was built between April 1940 and June 1950, with a total production of 1502, and examples remained in use for many years. Modelers of the steam-to-diesel transition period will find the S-2 an ideal switcher for their layout. The kit includes parts for a highly detailed Blunt truck, the only kit of this truck available in O scale.
The Gilmaur Hall of Fame contains several S-2 models, and also a set of photos taken by Ben Brown during the construction of his model which show assembly of the various sub-sections. Kit price is $245 including shipping and handling.
Gilmaur Kit #01
EMD SW-1500
This is an new kit and completely different from the SW1500 kit released in the mid-1990s. For prototype information see "SW1500 prototypes" page Suitable trucks (not supplied with the kit) are (a) EMD Flexicoil truck kit available from Kiel Line, or (b) AAR-A truck kit available from Gilmaur, CLW and All-Nation.
Contact Gilmaur if your chosen prototype uses the smaller fuel tank.
. Gilmaur Kit #08
GE U23B / U30B
The U-Boats were Gilmaur's first kits in the early 1990's. The new kits are completely new, CAD-designed and feature an integrated superstructure and chassis. Most of these locos were equipped with AAR-B trucks, but some used EMD Blomberg trucks from trade-in units. Weaver make plastic versions of both trucks, and these are available from P&D Hobbies.
Prototype Information (see also U-Boats page)
In 1966 the 3000HP U30B was introduced and 295 locos were produced until 1975. The 2300HP U23B was produced 1969-77, totalling 481 locos The U23B and U30B models are the same except for the long hood. The U23B has six tall doors and the U30B has eight. The U33B and U36B carbodies differed from the 3000HP locos in having a wider radiator section. Contact Gilmaur for models of these locos. U23B Original Owners
* SPC Southern Pacific Copper TU Texas Utilities U30B Original Owners
Sources U23B Railroad Model Craftsman June 1998 page 67 (HO drawing) Railroad Model Craftsman November 1973 page 51 U30B Railroad Model Craftsman December 1968 page 30 (HO drawing) and other articles- see http://index.mrmag.com/ "U-Boats" by Greg McDonnell Mainline Modeler Dec 1991 and Jan 1992 Articles and drawings The Contemporary Diesel Spotters Guide by Marre and Pinkepank (Kalmbach Books) "U-Boats" by Greg McDonnell
Gilmaur Kit
#07
GE U18B
U18B Owners and Trucks (for additional prototype info see UBoats page)
Contact Gilmaur for info on FB-2 trucks and the 1200 gal Fuel Tank Sources Mainline Modeler Dec 1991 and Jan 1992 Articles and drawings The Contemporary Diesel Spotters Guide by Marre and Pinkepank (Kalmbach Books) "U-Boats" by Greg McDonnell |