1963 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.