A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer Lines End-cupola With Bay Window Cabooses
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Style:
end-cupola with bay window
Body:
steel
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1957
Road Number(s):
935
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Magazine Article:
S Gaugian, Jul 2003
Notes:
This model was introduced in 1957 in only one variation. In the 1957 catalog on page 18, the #935 is listed as #24619 however, #935 was shown on the side of the car. Secondly, the catalog illustration also shows the lettering and grab irons on the car in white, while in fact #935 has yellow lettering and grab irons. The #935 was the first post-war caboose not to have either white or silver lettering.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Style:
end-cupola with bay window
Body:
steel
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1957
Road Number(s):
979
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Brief Demonstration
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Style:
end-cupola with bay window
Body:
steel
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1958
Road Number(s):
24619
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Notes:
This model was produced in 1958 with only one variation. It is the same as the #935 except with the new 5-digit number that was introduced in 1957, and started to appear on rolling stock in 1958.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Style:
end-cupola with bay window
Body:
steel
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1959
Road Number(s):
24633
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
yes!
Notes:
This model was produced from 1959 through 1962, in three variations. The common 1959-60 variation is lighted with knuckle couplers and has "Radio Equipped" posted on the side. The second #24633 with knuckle couplers has no lettering or numbers printed on the car, which was the result of a factory error. The last variation, shown in the photo, was produced in 1961-62 has the Pike-Master trucks and couplers.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
(image copyright © A.C. Gilbert)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Style:
end-cupola with bay window
Body:
steel
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1963
Road Number(s):
24634
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Notes:
This model was produced from 1963 through 66, in five red variations. Two are painted red over a black plastic shell; one is red painted over a red shell (as shown in the rear of the photo; one variation was lettered, while the other, front of the photo, wasn't); the fourth is unpainted red plastic; the fifth variation is a non-lighted model without window coverings and all plastic wheels.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © A.C. Gilbert)
Repair and Maintenance (part 1 of 2)
Repair and Maintenance (part 2 of 2)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Style:
end-cupola with bay window
Body:
steel
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1962
Road Number(s):
24638
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Notes:
This caboose was produced as an uncataloged item in 1962, in two variations. The first variation, shown in the photo, has two tabs to secure the frame to the body, while the second has four tabs to secure the frame.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Style:
end-cupola with bay window
Body:
steel
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1958
Road Number(s):
25052
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Notes:
This model is an operating caboose, in that the brakeman pops out. It was produced in 1958 in three variations. One variation, shown in the photo, has "type 9" trucks while the second has one "type 9" and one "type 10" truck. The last variation is a bit odd in that it actually is a non-operating, non-illuminated caboose with plastic wheels and Pike-Master trucks.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Brief Demonstration