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4-4-2 Steam Locomotives for fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

302

Prototype Info

Category:

4-4-2

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Road Number:

302

Product Type:

Die-cast

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

AC

Couplers:

AF

Online Article:

Online Article:

Installing a Dallee Electronics 400 Reversing Unit

Engine Running on Layout

Disassembly And Repair

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

303

Prototype Info

Category:

4-4-2

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1954

Road Number:

303

Product Type:

Die-cast

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

AC

Couplers:

AF

Online Article:

Online Article:

Notes:

This engine was produced from 1954 through 1956 in only one variation. The tender has both the American Flyer Lines and the Reading Lines logos.


(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)

Carl Jaros is running this engine on a test loop.

How to disassemble, clean, and lubricate this locomotive.

The engine pulling a passenger train

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

21030

Additional IDs:

21034

Prototype Info

Category:

4-4-2

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1957

Road Number:

21030, 21034

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

AC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

Dual decorated for the Reading.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

21100

Additional IDs:

21105, 21106

Prototype Info

Category:

4-4-2

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1958

Road Number:

21100, 21105, 21106

Product Type:

Die-cast

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

AC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Online Article:

Notes:

Also marked for the Reading.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

21107

Prototype Info

Category:

4-4-2

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1964

Road Number:

21107

Product Type:

Die-cast

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

AC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

The #21107 was produced from 1964 through 1966 in three variations. In 1964, the #21107 was produced with a PRR Keystone logo and the words "AMERICAN FLYER LINES" imprinted on the tender. The 1964 model has a one-piece chassis, die-cast drive wheels with white tires, and a two-position reverse unit directly wired to the tender. The second variation, shown in the photo, is an example of the 1965 model, which has the "Burlington Route" logo along with "AMERICAN FLYER LINES" imprinted on the tender. The 1965 model has plastic drive wheels with white painted tires. The third variation, produced in 1966, utilized the PRR Keystone logo again along with "AMERICAN FLYER LINES" on the tender. However, the 1966 model has black plastic drive wheels.


(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)

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)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

21161

Prototype Info

Category:

4-4-2

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1960

Road Number:

21161

Product Type:

Die-cast

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

AC

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

The #21161 is an uncataloged item from 1960, which has three variations. Two of the variations have the "Reading Lines" logo with "AMERICAN FLYER LINES" on the tender. Both of these variations are common and as such tend to be very inexpensive to obtain. One of these two variations is painted black over a black body while the second, shown in Photo #2, has an unpainted black plastic body. The third variation is painted black and has a tender that carries the "Reading Lines" logo along with the "AMERICAN FLYER LINES" inscription. What makes this variation rare and pricey is that the boiler unit is stamped "PRESTONE CAR CARE EXPRESS". This version is shown in the main photo.


(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)

(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
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