A.C. Gilbert GP7: fantasy: American Flyer Lines #374, 375
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
374/375
Prototype Info
Category:
GP7
Year/Era:
1949
Manufacturer:
Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Road Number:
374, 375
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
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Notes:
GP in T & P orange & black livery, dual units with one being powered (single motor) and horn, other being the dummy, one numbered 374, the other 375. The factory seemed confused and put the powered chassis in either numbered shell.
(image copyright © David Dewey; used by permission)
The photo shows two #375 models. The pair usually came as #374 and #375 where one was powered and the other not, but the shells could easily be reversed. This photo also shows the different styles of lettering fonts used. The dummy #375 sits on a #377 chassis (watch out for that when you buy these models).
(image copyright © Dennis Fleharty; used by permission)