Plastic Steam Locomotives by A.C. Gilbert

A.C. Gilbert

L2001

4-4-0

Casey Jones

AF

1963

L2001

Plastic

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

NASG Dispatch, Mar 2025, pg 13

Parts Diagram

1961-62 Gilbert once again broke from their standard where all items carried a 5-digit catalog number. They produced three engines and three cars, many of which were uncataloged. The Game Train locomotive was cataloged 1963 only. It has one unpainted black plastic variation that is poorly made.

A.C. Gilbert

21165

4-4-0

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

AF

1963

21165

Plastic

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

Parts Diagram

Also decorated for the Erie.

A.C. Gilbert

21166

4-4-0

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

AF

1963

21166

Plastic

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

Parts Diagram

The #21166 was produced from 1963 through 1965 in two variations, which are both shown in the photo. The first variation, which is the most common, has all white lettering on the tender. The second variation which is vary scarce, and typically costs ten times more than the first, has the Burlington Route logo printed in reverse whereas the Burlington lettering is black on a white background.

A.C. Gilbert

21168

4-4-0

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

AF

1963

21168

Plastic

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

Parts Diagram

Also decorated for the Southern Railway.

A.C. Gilbert

L2002

4-4-0

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

AF

1963

L2002

Plastic

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

Parts Diagram

1961-62 Gilbert once again broke from their standard where all items carried a 5-digit catalog number. They produced three engines and three cars, many of which were uncataloged. The Burlington Route 4-4-0 locomotive was a 1963 uncataloged locomotive sold in 1963 only. It has one unpainted black plastic variation that is poorly made.

A.C. Gilbert

21089

4-4-0

fantasy: FY&PRR

AF

1960

89

Plastic

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

Parts Diagram

"FY&PRR" stands for "Fifty Years of Progress in Railroading". The #(210)89 Old-time Washington 4-4-0 locomotive was produced in 1960 and 1961 in only one variation.

A.C. Gilbert

21088

4-4-0

freelance: Franklin (FY&P)

AF

1959

88

Plastic

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

Parts Diagram

This is a very rare (210)88 "One Of The First 50" locomotive that was used in 1959 by Gilbert as part of their 50 Anniversary celebration. This locomotive was part of 50 Special sets that were given to their largest customers that were package in a special set box. The cars in this set are also different than most production cars as they are painted and there is a difference in the lettering on the cars.

A.C. Gilbert

28188

4-4-0

freelance: Franklin (FY&P)

AF

1959

88

Plastic

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

Factory Presentation Model. This unit was created in 1959 to be a 50th Anniversary special gift item for some customers/suppliers. The (210)88 locomotive was the focal point of the 50th Anniversary celebration and was used on many promotions in 1959. According to Maury Romer 225 of these Presentation Models were made. 25 utilized locomotives that were complete with motor and smoke assemblies. The remaining 200, like the one in the photo, lacked the motor and smoke assembly.