Supplies for all types of model trains o s ho n g standard gauge lionel lgb marx american flyer 316 s scale steam engine diesel car. The american flyer brand name survives today under the guidance of lionel, llc, although lionels advertising and marketing emphasis seems to remain locked on promoting its own o and o27 gauge product lines. I got my american flyer set in 1946 or 47 with the up 484. A gilbert prewar american flyer 316 o gauge pictures and.
This 24 page guide to all aspects of designing and building of an american flyer layout is a must to have. Get the best deals on american flyer standard scale model. Lets see a single motored lionel do this with seven 200 series freights. It is the only fullcolor guide on the subject, serving the needs of toy train collectors who rely on detailed color photos to accurately identify trains. In order to power the electric locomotives, the track included a third rail in the middle, which conveyed electricity. Finish is otherwise clean, near ex with a very nice roof, inspection stamp underside. Standard catalog of american flyer trains david doyle on. There have been a large number of gilbert american flyer books produced over the year. We carry both original and reproduction parts for all your american flyer trains and accessories. Greenbergs guide to american flyer s gauge by patterson, james c. Classic toy trains hardcover by gerry souter author, janet souter author, bill milne photographer this book gives you the complete story of american flyer trains and competition in the toy train industry. So i have a pretty broad view of postwar trains, and my s gauge interests arent driven by nostalgia, but rather by what i think will look cool on my layout. American flyer was a popular brand of toy train and model railroad in the united states in the middle part of the 20th century.
I was only aware of one radius track produced by a. The most comprehensive overview of the american flyer line, this book follows the winning format of the standard catalog line of toy train reference. This new scale fell right in between the dominant o gauge and the up and coming ho scale at a scale of 1. Chassis are plastic with metal wheels, metal trucks and plastic couplers.
Gilbert company, american flyer was initially an independent company whose origins. So when i ordered a new american flyer 060t for my home layout, it was not because of an enduring link with the past. Gilbert american flyer s gauge repair and operating guide. This is a very nice looking and running american flyer pressed steel model 401 engine and tender from the 1930s. In 1918, american flyer produced its first electric model trains. Vintage s scale american flyer freight train steam locomotive set. Original american flyer trains track, engines, accessories for sale more than 2500 replacement parts largest selection of quality american flyer train parts. Nicholas smith trains 2343 west chester pike broomall, pa 19008 6103538585. The new american flyer trains also featured 2rail track, a strong selling point against lionels 3rail system. This book is the only fullcolor guide on the subject, and serves the needs of toy train collectors who rely on detailed color photos to accurately identify trains.
The complete history from the original o and standard gauge trains. American flyer legends in action train video depot. Lionel american flyer s gauge 060t classic toy trains. Greenbergs guide to american flyer wide gauge 9789999036887 by schuweiler, alan r. I think my 5 x 9 layout accommodated a straight section between the curved track leading into and out of the curve so looked like a rectangular oval.
American flyer model railroad handbook reprint of the handbook that was part of the american flyer pike planner kit. American flyer standard gauge 4743 info classic toy trains. American flyer purists are usually always quick to point our how much better their trains are. In 1906, lionel introduced a new line of model trains that ran on track with a width between rails. As it was a toy standard, rather than a scale modeling standard, the actual scale of standard gauge locomotives and rolling stock varied. The s gauge books are still easily found and reprinted, but not the books on the prewar o gauge trains and wide gauge trains. There is a 4643 powered electric locomotive, an america pullman missing a coupler, and an america observation car. True american flyer aficionados claim this narrow focus is a conflict of interest and prevents the growth of s gauge among new train. We feature lionel, american flyer, mth, atlas o, williams trains, kline, weaver models, and more. American flyer legends in action is a newer release different from the fun and thrills video this one shows cases stories on american flyer trains in some of tms newer series and videos without being interrupting by a lionel story tm made this video for a dedication to their friend dave garrigues who had passed on and had a love for american flyer trains if youre a fan of american flyer. Standard gauge american flyer train set liveauctioneers.
Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. Get the best deals on american flyer standard gauge when you shop the largest online selection at. Knowing how well the lionel books in this series were done, i expected the same from this american flyer offering it is insanely disappointing. John desantis fine standard gauge collection features rare american flyer legends like the mayflower and 15 variations of the 1928 presidents special. Covers trains by lionel, american flyer, ives, and dorfan.
Standard gauge trains includes several nice lionel classics sets in original boxes, prewar stephen girard set with individual component boxes. American flyer 0 or wide gauge pre war semaphore no. Both sizes exhibited similar construction techniques like the use of rivets to hold major parts together or broad use of lithography for small details. They have truly become one of the most sought after vintage model trains. American flyer standard gauge repair and replacement parts. Greenbergs guide to american flyer prewar 0 gauge by alan. American flyer standard gauge parts brasseur electric trains. Greenbergs guide to american flyer wide gauge schuweiler 1st. Theres very little in this huge book on prewar wide gauge trains, and what is in this. Buy greenbergs guide to american flyer prewar o gauge by alan r schuweiler online at alibris. Lionel 212 oval brass capacity plates, 2 of them originals. Greenbergs guide to american flyer wide gauge schuweiler, alan r. By either name standard gauge or wide gauge track measured 2 18 inches between the tracks.
American flyer s gauge track, buildings and accessories. Here is the information that schuweiler provides in his book about american flyer wide gauge. It ran on threerail track whose running rails were 2 1. American flyer discontinued its standard gauge trains in 1932. Shop forand learn aboutstandard gauge model trains. The paperback of the greenbergs guide to american flyer prewar 0 gauge by alan r. The complete history from the original o and standard gauge trains produced by w. Standard gauge, also known as wide gauge, was an early model railway and toy train rail gauge, introduced in the united states in 1906 by lionel corporation. American flyer standard scale model railroad freight car. Standard catalog of american flyer trains by david doyle paperback. Here is a list of the top 2530 books that we believe provide the best history, description, pricing information, etc. All sales of digital or printed materials are final, no refunds, returns or exchanges. This set includes two engines 300 ac and 356 silver bullet with tenders, two box cars, one hopper car, one caboose, fire department flatbed search light and a station stop.
You need only 10% more space than ho to operate, our products are proliferating in the market place and s scale products run reliably, track better and are easily modeled to prototypical accuracy. Track layouts for american flyer s gauge window inserts, united states postal. Greenbergs guide to american flyer prewar 0 gauge 240. Operating instruction book for american flyer garden railroad, electric train, old. We have parts that will fit lionel, american flyer, ives, williams, mth, and other standard gauge train manufacturers. American flyer standard gauge parts classic toy trains. A bargain buy when first introduced as chicago flyer, american flyer trains rose to premier toy train status in the last half of the 20th century. Grzyboskis train store is pennsylvanias largest lionel dealer and specializes in lionel train sets and accessories and other fine manufacturers like american flyer and kline. Greenbergs guide to american flyer s gauge volume ii 1st edition. Vintage american flyer trains value price guide online s gauge.
Though they were manufactured as toy trains, they have increases in value over the years. American flyer 4011 caboose early yellow cream ob standard gauge x1748. In 1906, lionel introduced a new line of model trains that ran on track with a width between rails of 2. It has light corrosion spots, mainly around plates, from being in the box, also few spots on trucks and couplers. This set includes a 1957 alco northern pacific diesel a unit, 21556, and a second n. American flyer also introduced what they called wide gauge which was the same size as lionels trademarked standard gauge.
Vintage model train american flyer parts store s gauge o. Although best remembered for the s gauge trains of the 1950s that it made as a division of the a. S scale 316 inch to a foot is one of the fastest growing scales within model railroading today and is growing in leaps and bounds. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Find american flyer and marx from a vast selection of o scale. After coming up with a slogan that proclaimed lionelstandard of the world, lionel named the design standard gauge and filed a trademark. Fix up your steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, accessories, switches, operating cars, freight cars, and passenger cars. American flyer 4017 gondola green black frame standard gauge x1941. Greenbergs guide to american flyer prewar o gauge by alan. Please use this thread only for prewar american flyer 316 o gauge trains manufactured by the a.
Atlantic coast s gaugers acsg promoting s gauge along. American flyer began producing electric model trains in the standard gauge format, which were called wide gauge by american flyer. A set of american flyer standard gauge trains by gilbert. American flyer o scale o gauge railroading on line forum. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about american flyer gauge. Excellent reference book on the standard gauge trains of all makers. American flyer prewar standard gauge passenger set.