Don't know if I'm on right Forum or not,I'm looking for any info on this engine,year built,parts list,schematic etc.A neighbor gave me this years ago and I thought I might see if it salvageable to repair and get running.I can't find any info on it.Any suggestions appreciated.
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American Flyer did not use 5 digit numbers pre-war. Perhaps a picture would help those on the forum who are experts in pre-war Flyer assist you. I am not one of those experts.
The 43224 engine was made in 1938 only, the first year that AC Gilbert took over American Flyer. However, the boiler was renumbered in 1939 as the 432 and was also used on the 43226 and 435 engines of 1938-1940, which had the same boiler but a different motor (6 wheel configured motor).
I don't know of any parts list or schematics for prewar engines. However, the prewar engines are generally pretty durable and you should be able to get it going. It likely needs a good cleaning, new springs and brushes. Often the reverse unit drum can go bad/break over the years, so that could be a problem.
I cannot tell from your photos if you have the following: leading truck assembly, trailing truck assembly, or valve gear/side rods. If not, you might have difficulty finding some of those parts.
Hennings Hobbies would be a place to check for parts.
NWL
It is do-able. Drums and fingers for the reverse unit are available, along with front/rear trailing trucks and valve gear. Wouldn't take too much effort to restore it.
Are there parts lists or other schematics published for the different American Flyer pre-war locomotives? (specifically for #3110-s Red Electric, or the #570, 4-6-4 Hudson)
Thanks everyone for info,especially the year
@sclouse posted:Are there parts lists or other schematics published for the different American Flyer pre-war locomotives? (specifically for #3110-s Red Electric, or the #570, 4-6-4 Hudson)
Not to my knowledge
@Chuck Sartor posted:It is do-able. Drums and fingers for the reverse unit are available, along with front/rear trailing trucks and valve gear. Wouldn't take too much effort to restore it.
I believe the drums on the prewar engines are slightly different sized than the drums on the postwar engines, and there are no prewar drums available to my knowledge.
Prewar and postwar drums are identical. The top fingers are on opposite sides on the fiber board between post and prewar.