American Flyer 364 Alco B Unit

[JMK1]

I purchased an original boxed American Flyer Set No. 5108W that includes the 360/364 ATSF Alco locomotives.  The B-unit has no "364" number decals on its sides nor do I see any evidence that any were ever installed. However, the end door of the this B-init has the number "364" rubber stamped below it.  The shell is dated "March 1951" and this unit has the small early speaker in it with a "coil assembly" mounted on the back of it.  The Flyer service manual sheets for the 364 do not depict it with this early small speaker. The original

Is it normal for this B-unit to have no side number decals with just the rubber stamped number below the door on one end?

 

 

 

 

[Major]

It is possible.  I have a covered hopper car since the 50's that has no graphics on it at all. So any thing is possible.  Gilbert employees could purchase "seconds" at the company store.

[Northwoods Flyer]

Greenberg's Guide to American Flyer S Gauge (Fourth Edition) Edited by Joe Dreger,  Volume I lists a 360/364 combination like yours as variation (D).  It is dated March 1951.  The PB unit doesn't have a decal on it but it does have the 364 number printed in heavy black lettering in the vestibule doorway.

I think that I have one of these packed away in my S gauge collection somewhere.

Nice Find!

Enjoying the World's Greatest Hobby

Northwoods Flyer

[JMK1]

Thanks for the info.  What value does your price guide show for this version of the 360/364 in excellent condition?