A.C. Gilbert #806
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Style:
center-cupola
Body:
steel
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1956
Road Number(s):
806
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Magazine Article:
S Gaugian, Jul 2003 (prototype history plus model history; scale drawings)
Notes:
The 800 series cars were not sold separately, but rather were part of three lower-priced catalog sets in 1956-57 and were part of a few uncataloged sets. This model has two variations, where one has 1/8" lettering while the second has 5/32" lettering.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)