A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer PA-1
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
405
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1952
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
The 1952 Silver Streak PA has three variations none of which has the number printed on the unit. The rarest of all has a yellow stripe on the side. Originally the Silver Streak was intended to be produced as a Burlington Route locomotive as indicated by the cover of the 1952 Advance Catalog #D1667. Apparently, the deal between the CB&Q and Gilbert broke down late in the game so the road name was changed to the "Silver Streak".
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
4778
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1954
Road Number(s):
477, 478
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
"Silver Flash". A PA-1 and PB-1 set, with the PA-1 having two motors and the PB-1 not being powered. A chrome version was made in 1953.
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
479
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1955
Road Number(s):
479, 480
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
"Silver Flash". A set of a PA-1 and a PB-1.
The engines running on a loop of track.
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2), by Neil Ferris.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
481
Prototype Info
Category:
PA-1
Year/Era:
1946
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1956
Road Number(s):
481
Product Type:
Metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
"Silver Flash".
Doing some maintenance work
Servicing this model (part 1 of 2)
Servicing this model (part 2 of 2)