1958 Steam Locomotives by A.C. Gilbert

A.C. Gilbert

21005

0-6-0

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

AF

1958

21005

Plastic

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

General Wiring

Modeled after a PRR B6sb yard switcher. The tender and boiler are made out of plastic.

A.C. Gilbert

21155

0-6-0T

AF

1958

21155

Plastic

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

Shows photo

General Wiring

Parts Diagram

Part of two different train sets.

A.C. Gilbert

21145

0-8-0

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

AF

1958

21145

Die-cast

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

General Wiring

Similar to #346, except that it had a two-position reverse on the motor.

A.C. Gilbert

21100

21105, 21106

4-4-2

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

AF

1958

21100, 21105, 21106

Die-cast

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

General Wiring

Also marked for the Reading.

A.C. Gilbert

21160

4-4-2

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

AF

1958

21160

Die-cast

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

General Wiring

Reading Lines Atlantic locomotive is the uncataloged #21160 which was produced from 1958 through 1960 and has four variations. The first, and most common, variation has a metal bell and whistle with a one-piece chassis. The second, dated May 1958, has a metal bell and whistle. However, it has a two-piece chassis. The third variation, produced in 1959, has a bell and whistle that is an integral part of the boiler with a two-piece chassis. The fourth variation, shown in the main photo, is date-stamped May or November 1958. It has a metal bell and whistle and a one-piece chassis. This variation is exclusive to the #20151 and #20161 Simmons sets produced in 1958. The thing that makes this variation unique is that it has an 8-32 threaded hole centered between the drivers. Shown in Photo #2 are two examples of the #21160. In the foreground is the fourth variation with the 8-32 threaded hole. In the background is and example of a #21160 without the 8-32 threaded hole.

A.C. Gilbert

21084

21085

4-6-2

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

AF

1958

21084, 21085

Die-cast

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

General Wiring

The #21085 was produced from 1958 through 1962, and, according to Greenberg, has eight listed variations. Five of the variations have the C&NW logo on the tender. The differences in these five variations include chassis design, driver material, couplers, and trucks (3 with Knuckle and 2 with Pike-Master). The three other variations reported by Greenberg are the CMStP&P versions that were all produced in 1961/62. All of which have Pike-Master trucks and couplers with the main differences being how the tender and locomotive were connected. The one variation not specifically identified in Greenberg is the CB&Q unit shown in the photo which most likely came as part of the #20813 Western 1200 produced in 1966. There are also reports that some late #21085 also has a tender marked "Reading Lines". Photo #2 has a Milwaukee Road herald on the tender. All of the electrical pickup is through the tender wheels. Photo #3 is of a very late production run of this model, where the white-wall paint on the tires has been omitted. Also, the tender is permanently riveted to the locomotive, no plug, and plastic tender trucks with a Pikemaster coupler.

A.C. Gilbert

21099

4-6-2

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

AF

1958

21099

Die-cast

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

Also marked for the New York New Haven & Hartford.

A.C. Gilbert

21115

4-6-2

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

K5

AF

1958

21115

Plastic

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

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General Wiring

Also decorated for the PRR.

A.C. Gilbert

21139

4-8-4

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

AF

1958

21139

Die-cast

painted & lettered

AC

hi-rail

AF

Some Photos

General Wiring