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:
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)
Scan from the 1963 catalog.
Repair and Maintenance (part 1 of 2)
Repair and Maintenance (part 2 of 2)