This is the No. 17 from 1929. This one came right out of the box from a 1929 set. The headlight is back in front. The motor is pure American Flyer, the wheels are die-cast and are often found deteriorating right off the motor.

Is this a No. 17 from 1929? The casting and motor are 100% American Flyer, except for the Ives brass plate under the cab window. This came out of a boxed freight set with the number 46 on it. The 1929 catalog shows Set No. 46 as being sold with a No. 17.