Curve Track Components for Code 172 by A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Product Type:

curve

Manufacturer ID:

702

Introduced:

1946

Gauge:

AF

Rail Height:

code 172

Rail Material:

metal

Length:

10"

Radius:

20"

Ties:

metal

Notes:

The 10" #702 Curved Track product is shown at the bottom of the photo, with its 1946 American Flyer track box. These were produced from 1946 to 1956. The number was changed to the new computerized 5-digit number 26720 from 1957 through 1964. The dating of the 702 track section to 1946 is verified by noting that the side of the rails are blackened which Gilbert only did in 1946.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Product Type:

curve

Manufacturer ID:

703

Gauge:

AF

Rail Height:

code 172

Rail Material:

metal

Length:

5"

Radius:

20"

Ties:

metal

Notes:

The half-curve section only has two metal ties.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Product Type:

curve

Manufacturer ID:

26310

Introduced:

1961

Gauge:

AF

Rail Height:

code 172

Rail Material:

metal

Ties:

plastic

Notes:

This 12-inch long section of curved track was produced from 1961 through 1964, and contained 26 ties.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Product Type:

curve

Manufacturer ID:

26720

Introduced:

1957

Gauge:

AF

Rail Height:

code 172

Rail Material:

metal

Length:

10"

Radius:

20"

Ties:

plastic

Notes:

The 5-digit version of #702.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Product Type:

curve

Manufacturer ID:

26730

Gauge:

AF

Rail Height:

code 172

Rail Material:

metal

Length:

5"

Radius:

20"

Ties:

plastic

Notes:

The 5-digit version of #703. The half-curve section only has two metal ties.