Die-cast Steam Locomotives by A.C. Gilbert
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
325
Prototype Info
Category:
4-6-4
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Road Number:
325
Product Type:
Die-cast
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
AC
Couplers:
AF
Notes:
American Flyer/NYC. Tender was made out of diecast zamac.
Getting it running again
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
K325
Prototype Info
Category:
4-6-4
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1952
Road Number:
K325
Product Type:
Die-cast
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
AC
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Notes:
The #K325 New York Central Hudson was only produced in 1952, in three variations. Shown in the main photo are two of the variations. In the foreground is the very rare early 1952 model with a knuckle coupler that is called by many as being riveted coupler. In fact, the coupler is not riveted to the truck assembly but rather the knuckle coupler is bolted to the truck assembly can be seen in Photo #2. The value of this variation is typically 2-3 times that of the other #K325 Hudsons. The second variation shown in the main photo, like the early variation, has "AMERICAN FLYER" printed on the tender along with the NYC System logo. The third variation has "AMERICAN FLYER LINES" and the NYC System logo printed on the side of the tender. Shown in Photo #2 is a close-up of both K325 Hudsons tender truck and coupler assemblies that show both styles of couplers. Tender was made out of diecast zamac.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Converting the model to use a DC can motor and a Dallee E-unit.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
326
Prototype Info
Category:
4-6-4
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Road Number:
326
Product Type:
Die-cast
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
AC
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Notes:
American Flyer Lines/NYC. Tender was made out of diecast zamac.
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
Precision Flyer Repairs Test Run
Converting from TMCC to Conventional Using a Dallee 400 E-unit
Running in the garden
Rebuilding the Tender (part 1 of 2)
Rebuilding the Tender (part 2 of 2)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
21058
Prototype Info
Category:
4-6-4
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1957
Road Number:
21058
Product Type:
Die-cast
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
AC
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Notes:
Dual decorated for the NYC.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
320
Additional IDs:
322, 324, 325, 326
Prototype Info
Category:
4-6-4
Road Name:
New York Central (NYC)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1946
Road Number:
320, 321, 322, 324, 325, 326
Product Type:
Die-cast
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
AC
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Online Article:
Online Article:
Online Article:
Online Article:
Online Article:
Notes:
This model was produced in 1946 and 1947, and has a diecast boiler and tender. The 1946 model has "New York Central" printed in silver on the tender, while the 1947 model has "American Flyer Lines" in silver as well as the NYC logo printed on the tender. Typically, the unit comes with a headlight with a smoke and choo-choo sound unit that is mounted in the tender. There are three variations; one of the two 1946 units does NOT have a smoke and choo-choo unit. Like #310 and #312, #321 had thin-shank link couplers in 1946, and thick-shank ones in 1947.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Shown here is Mike Marmer's model, which has been converted to use the Soundtraxx Tsunami TSU-1000 decoder.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
322
Additional IDs:
322AC
Prototype Info
Category:
4-6-4
Road Name:
New York Central (NYC)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Road Number:
322
Product Type:
Die-cast
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
AC
Couplers:
AF
Notes:
The tender was lettered for both American Flyer and New York Central. Tender was made out of diecast zamac.
(image copyright © Steve Terni; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
Refreshing the model.
The engine being test-run on a set of rollers.
Two of these engines, converted to produce smoke, running on Christian's layout.
How to deal with the tender coupler problem.
Repowering (part 1 of 2)
Repowering (part 1 of 2)