A.C. Gilbert 4-4-0: fantasy: American Flyer Lines #21166
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
21166
Prototype Info
Category:
4-4-0
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1963
Road Number:
21166
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
AC
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Notes:
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.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)