Gilbert Catalog
Price in 1955: $14.95
Fill up your coal ears just like the big roads do with this realistic railroad yard accessory that’s brand new for ’55. Operation is 100% remote controlled. With coal ear in position beneath chute, as shown in photograph, (rolling stock illustrated is NOT included) you depress 1st control button, which closes jaws of clam—shell scoop, Bucket then carries load of imitation anthracite up to tipple and deposits coal into elevated hopper. Pressure on 2nd button releases coal, which cascades into car, while 3rd remote control button returns clam-shell bucket to coal pile for another load. Fascinating accessory to operate! Stands 14 1/4” high. Base is 5" square.