A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer Lines Depressed-center Flat Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24533

Prototype Info

Style:

depressed-center

Length:

56'

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

1957

Road Number(s):

24533

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

Online Article:

Has More Photos

Supplemental Part:

Replacement Brake Wheels

Supplemental Part:

Flat Car Stakes

Notes:

This Track Cleaning Car was produced from 1957 through 1966, in 6 variations. The first variation was produced from 1957 through 1960. It has knuckle couplers and a silver-painted black plastic horizontal tank. The remaining five variations all have Pike-Master trucks and couplers. The second variation produced from 1961 through 1964 has a silver-painted black plastic horizontal tank. The third variation produced in 1965 and 1966 has two vertical silver-painted black or white plastic tanks and a yellow painted toolbox. The fourth variation has either two vertical white plastic tanks (1965, as shown in the second photo), or silver painted vertical tanks (1966, as shown in the first photo). These have a yellow plastic toolbox that came in an "All Aboard" box. The fifth sold in 1965 and 1966, has two white painted vertical tanks and a yellow painted toolbox. The last variation produced in 1966 has one white vertical tank.