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:
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)
Scan from the 1959 catalog.