A.C. Gilbert Erector set J-3 Hudson ? Help identify and value.

mackb4OGR Forum Member

I’m trying to help out a buddy who owns this engine,and I’m not an expert on a train like this since it’s the first one I’ve ever seen.

Don’t know where my friend found this but he’s asked my help in identifying it.

Best I could come up with us it’s a A.C. Gilbert Erector Set #8 J-3 Hudson 4-8-4 steam engine.

Best I could find online that it was made between 1931-1937.

Would this be correct ?

He’s interested in selling it,and knowing I collect trains has asked my opinion,but like mentioned I’ve never seen one of these before.

So can somebody help me further.

It is missing a few parts,but not really bad shape at all. Looks to be original paint,and does not have a motor in it but looks like it may have had one.

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