Gilbert Catalog
Price in 1950: $22.50
Six giant driving wheels provide lots of pulling power for this dual-service American Flyer Locomotive. Has 12 wheels (4-6-2) and mass of die-cast detail, including feed and water pipes, steam lines, sand dome, hand and grab rails, etc. Puffs life-like Smoke and sounds Choo-Choos — both synchronized to train speed! Tender is pressed steel Bunker type. Has realistic coal pile. Combined length 17 3/4”.
Price, $22.50. Denver and West, $23.50.

Price in 1951: Unlisted
Six big driving wheels plus real locomotive weight and mass give this highly-detailed American Flyer steam engine capacity for mountain climbing and fast hauls on the flat. Choo-Chaos that keep pace with the hurrying drivers, together with puffing Smoke give this beauty a realism that can’t be surpassed. Valve gear, handrails, feed pipes and other detail is minute. Loco and Tender measure 17 3/4 inches. Smoke Capsule, Funnel and Instructions included.