A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer Lines Lightweight Coach Passenger Cars
Prototype Info
Era:
lightweight
Car Type:
coach
Doors:
1
Windows:
10
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Road Number(s):
661
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
661
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1950
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
yes
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Notes:
These models were produced through 1952, in 3 variations:
1950-1951: black plastic body, painted aluminum chrome
1952: black plastic body, chrome finish.
1952: shiny lacquer-type chrome over a black plastic body.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Shown in the foreground is variation #1, with variation #2 in the background.
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)