A.C. Gilbert 4-4-2: fantasy: American Flyer Lines #21160
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
21160
Prototype Info
Category:
4-4-2
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1958
Road Number:
21160
Product Type:
Die-cast
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
AC
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Notes:
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.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)