American flyer 0 or wide gauge pre war semaphore no. Greenbergs guide to american flyer wide gauge schuweiler, alan r. 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. I was only aware of one radius track produced by a.
Get the best deals on american flyer standard gauge when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Guide to american flyer wide gauge 1989 hardbound book x3098. Gilbert company, american flyer was initially an independent company whose origins. Fix up your steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, accessories, switches, operating cars, freight cars, and passenger cars. Excellent reference book on the standard gauge trains of all makers. American flyer standard gauge repair and replacement parts. Nicholas smith trains 2343 west chester pike broomall, pa 19008 6103538585. Gilbert american flyer s gauge repair and operating guide. After coming up with a slogan that proclaimed lionelstandard of the world, lionel named the design standard gauge and filed a trademark. Greenbergs american flyer books thank you to bill clark for the book information and cover photos. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about american flyer gauge. Standard catalog of american flyer trains by david doyle paperback.
American flyer legends in action train video depot. Theres very little in this huge book on prewar wide gauge trains, and what is in this. In 1906, lionel introduced a new line of model trains that ran on track with a width between rails of 2. Lionel american flyer s gauge 060t classic toy trains. Greenbergs guide to american flyer prewar o gauge by alan. They have truly become one of the most sought after vintage model trains.
So when i ordered a new american flyer 060t for my home layout, it was not because of an enduring link with the past. 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. American flyer purists are usually always quick to point our how much better their trains are. Here is the information that schuweiler provides in his book about american flyer wide gauge. John desantis fine standard gauge collection features rare american flyer legends like the mayflower and 15 variations of the 1928 presidents special. Greenbergs guide to american flyer s gauge by patterson, james c. True american flyer aficionados claim this narrow focus is a conflict of interest and prevents the growth of s gauge among new train. I got my american flyer set in 1946 or 47 with the up 484.
The most comprehensive overview of the american flyer line, this book follows the winning format of the standard catalog line of toy train reference. 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 standard gauge parts classic toy trains. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. Find american flyer and marx from a vast selection of o scale. 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.
All sales of digital or printed materials are final, no refunds, returns or exchanges. There is a 4643 powered electric locomotive, an america pullman missing a coupler, and an america observation car. Knowing how well the lionel books in this series were done, i expected the same from this american flyer offering it is insanely disappointing. Standard gauge trains includes several nice lionel classics sets in original boxes, prewar stephen girard set with individual component boxes.
Get the best deals on american flyer standard scale model. The new american flyer trains also featured 2rail track, a strong selling point against lionels 3rail system. The paperback of the greenbergs guide to american flyer prewar 0 gauge by alan r. Both sizes exhibited similar construction techniques like the use of rivets to hold major parts together or broad use of lithography for small details. Track layouts for american flyer s gauge window inserts, united states postal. In 1906, lionel introduced a new line of model trains that ran on track with a width between rails. 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. Greenbergs guide to american flyer wide gauge schuweiler 1st. 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. Vintage s scale american flyer freight train steam locomotive set. American flyer began producing electric model trains in the standard gauge format, which were called wide gauge by american flyer.
Greenbergs guide to american flyer s gauge volume ii 1st edition. Buy greenbergs guide to american flyer prewar o gauge by alan r schuweiler online at alibris. Greenbergs guide to american flyer prewar 0 gauge by alan. American flyer s gauge track, buildings and accessories. American flyer standard gauge 4743 info classic toy trains. American flyer o scale o gauge railroading on line forum. Shop forand learn aboutstandard gauge model trains. There have been a large number of gilbert american flyer books produced over the year. This 24 page guide to all aspects of designing and building of an american flyer layout is a must to have. Finish is otherwise clean, near ex with a very nice roof, inspection stamp underside. We have original, reproduction, and new parts for standard gauge trains. 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.
American flyer standard gauge parts brasseur electric trains. 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. American flyer model railroad handbook reprint of the handbook that was part of the american flyer pike planner kit. 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.
The complete history from the original o and standard gauge trains produced by w. 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 s gauge books are still easily found and reprinted, but not the books on the prewar o gauge trains and wide gauge trains. Greenbergs guide to american flyer prewar 0 gauge 240. American flyer standard scale model railroad freight car. Greenbergs guide to american flyer wide gauge 9789999036887 by schuweiler, alan r. Please use this thread only for prewar american flyer 316 o gauge trains manufactured by the a. 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. This new scale fell right in between the dominant o gauge and the up and coming ho scale at a scale of 1. It has light corrosion spots, mainly around plates, from being in the box, also few spots on trucks and couplers. Although best remembered for the s gauge trains of the 1950s that it made as a division of the a. We feature lionel, american flyer, mth, atlas o, williams trains, kline, weaver models, and more. We have parts that will fit lionel, american flyer, ives, williams, mth, and other standard gauge train manufacturers. In order to power the electric locomotives, the track included a third rail in the middle, which conveyed electricity.
We carry both original and reproduction parts for all your american flyer trains and accessories. Covers trains by lionel, american flyer, ives, and dorfan. The complete history from the original o and standard gauge trains. Vintage model train american flyer parts store s gauge o. Original american flyer trains track, engines, accessories for sale more than 2500 replacement parts largest selection of quality american flyer train parts. This is a very nice looking and running american flyer pressed steel model 401 engine and tender from the 1930s. 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. American flyer 4017 gondola green black frame standard gauge x1941. It ran on threerail track whose running rails were 2 1.
Standard catalog of american flyer trains david doyle on. Vintage american flyer trains value price guide online s gauge. Operating instruction book for american flyer garden railroad, electric train, old. Atlantic coast s gaugers acsg promoting s gauge along. American flyer 4011 caboose early yellow cream ob standard gauge x1748. 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. Lionel 212 oval brass capacity plates, 2 of them originals. 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.
As it was a toy standard, rather than a scale modeling standard, the actual scale of standard gauge locomotives and rolling stock varied. American flyer was a popular brand of toy train and model railroad in the united states in the middle part of the 20th century. Lets see a single motored lionel do this with seven 200 series freights. Though they were manufactured as toy trains, they have increases in value over the years. In 1918, american flyer produced its first electric model trains. Find the book that youre looking for about american flyer electric toy trains here. Atlantic coast s gaugers acsg promoting s gauge along the east coast. Greenbergs price guide to american flyer volume i 1st edition motive power and rolling stock. American flyer discontinued its standard gauge trains in 1932. Chassis are plastic with metal wheels, metal trucks and plastic couplers.
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