1953 Train Sets by A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

5300T

Set Name:

Mine Train

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Track:

Circular Loop

Power:

Transformer

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5340T

Set Name:

The Yard King

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

0-8-0

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number:

343

Cars In Set:

#953R utility car, #934 flat car with floodlight, #944 operating crane car, #945 work caboose

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Power:

Transformer

Notes:

This set was run again as K5440T in 1954.

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

5323T

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

4-6-2

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number:

282

Cars In Set:

#642 box car, #625 tank car, #640 hopper, #623 reefer, #631 gondola, #630 illuminated caboose

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Power:

Transformer

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5328

Set Name:

The Meteor

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

4-6-2

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number:

293

Cars In Set:

#951G express and mail car, #953G illuminated club and baggage car, #952 illuminated Pullman coach car, #954G illuminated lounge car

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5329

Set Name:

The Meteor

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

4-6-2

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number:

293

Cars In Set:

#947 reefer, #924 two-bay covered cement hopper, #925 tank car, #929 stock car, #933 box car, and #930 illuminated caboose

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5345W

Set Name:

The Trail Blazer

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

4-6-2

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number:

316

Cars In Set:

#918R mail pick-up car, #953R illuminated club and baggage car, #952R illuminated Pullman coach car, and #954R illuminated loung and observation car

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5346W

Set Name:

The Trail Blazer

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

4-6-2

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number:

316

Cars In Set:

#915 unloading flat car with automobile, #920 gondola, #928 log car, #921 two-bay hopper, #922 box car, and #930 illuminated caboose

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5351W

Set Name:

The Pacemaker

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

4-6-4

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number:

326

Cars In Set:

#960 illuminated baggage and club car, #961 illuminated Pullman coach car, #962 illuminated vista dome car, and #963 illuminated lounge and observation car

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5352W

Set Name:

The Pacemaker

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

4-6-4

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number:

326

Cars In Set:

#928 log car, #936 depressed-center flat car with reel, #937 box car, #946 depressed-center flat car with search light, #925 tank car, and #930 illuminated caboose

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5357W

Set Name:

The Challenger

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

4-8-4

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number:

336

Cars In Set:

#960 illuminated baggage and club car, two #962 illuminated vista dome cars, and the #963 lounge and observation car

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5358W

Set Name:

The Challenger

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

4-8-4

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number:

336

Cars In Set:

#922 box car, #921 two-bay hopper, #931 gondola, #947 reefer, #924 two-bay covered cement hopper, #929 stock car, and #930 illuminated caboose

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5334T

Set Name:

The Silver Comet

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

PA

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer

Road Number:

466

Cars In Set:

#960 illuminated baggage and club car, #962 illuminated vista dome car, and #963 illuminated lounge and observation car

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Power:

Transformer

Notes:

This set was run again as K5434T in 1954.

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5335T

Set Name:

The Silver Comet

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

PA

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer

Road Number:

466

Cars In Set:

#934 flat car with floodlight, #936 depressed-center flat car with reel load, #928 log car, #945 work caboose

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Power:

Transformer

Notes:

This set was run again as K5435T in 1954.

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5363W

Set Name:

The Silver Rocket

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

PA

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer

Road Number:

474

Cars In Set:

#936 depressed-center flat car with reel, #941 gondola, #946 depressed-center flat car with floodlight, #913 box car, #925 tank car, and #930 illuminated caboose

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Notes:

Includes a non-powered extra A-unit.

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5364W

Set Name:

The Silver Rocket

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

PA

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer

Road Number:

474

Cars In Set:

Three #962 illuminated vista dome cars and one #963 lounge and observation car

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Notes:

Includes a non-powered extra A-unit.

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5368WT

Set Name:

The Silver Flash

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

PA

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer

Road Number:

477

Cars In Set:

#928 log car, #929 stock car, #940 two-bay hopper, #937 box car, and #930 illuminated caboose

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Power:

Transformer

Notes:

Includes a non-powered B-unit. This set was run again as K5468T in 1954.

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5369WT

Set Name:

The Silver Flash

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

PA

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer

Road Number:

477

Cars In Set:

#960 illuminated baggage and club car, two #961 illuminated Pullman coach car, and #963 lounge and observation car

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Power:

Transformer

Notes:

Includes a non-powered B-unit. This set was run again as K5469T in 1954.

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5374W

Set Name:

The Chief

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

PA

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number:

470

Cars In Set:

#924 two-bay covered cement hopper, #929 stock car, #947 reefer, #921 two-bay hopper, #925 tank car, #922 box car, and #930 illuminated caboose

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Notes:

Includes a non-powered extra A- and B-unit.

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Set ID:

K5375W

Set Name:

The Chief

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Locomotive:

PA

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number:

470

Cars In Set:

#960 illuminated baggage and club car, #961 illuminated Pullman coach, #962 illuminated vista dome car, and the #963 lounge and observation car

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Track:

Oval loop

Notes:

Includes a non-powered extra A- and B-unit.

Two-page scan from the 1953 catalog.