What type of Prewar American Flyer locomotive is this?

[panzerpete75]

Northwoods Flyer

Hi panzerpete75,

I believe that your identification of the engine in the photo as a Type XX is correct.  I've reposted the photo from the Imgur account below.

 

I can't tell from the photo but if the one you saw in the auction has a large metal piece where the rear truck should be it is the uncataloged version with the manual whistle.

Enjoying the World's Greatest Hobby

Northwoods Flyer

 

 

 

How does the manual whistle work? I kinda remember seeing a metal piece under the cab. I'll probably have to use a Marx tender I have kicking around if I win the auction, as AF O gauge is very uncommon around these parts.

 

Also, it looks like the pilot wheels are crumbling, so I'll have to find some replacements if I win.

[Northwoods Flyer]

Hi panzerpete75,

I believe that your identification of the engine in the photo as a Type XX is correct.  I've reposted the photo from the Imgur account below.

 

I can't tell from the photo but if the one you saw in the auction has a large metal piece where the rear truck should be it is the uncataloged version with the manual whistle.

Enjoying the World's Greatest Hobby

Northwoods Flyer

 

[panzerpete75]

There is this interesting Prewar American Flyer locomotive in a local auction, but I'm not sure which one it is, as most of my experience is in Postwar Lionel. I'll try to post a photograph from Imgur. I was able to see it in person, but I forgot to take any helpful photos, so the one from the auction house will have to do. I think it is something like a type XX, as I found it in one of Northwood Flyers posts. Any info is greatly appreciated!

Edit: photo doesn't post, but the link leads to a public Imgur image of the locomotive...