A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer Tie Car MoW Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
25071
Prototype Info
Style:
tie car
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1961
Road Number(s):
25071
Product Type:
metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This car was produced through 1964 in two variations. The first variation has lettering on the car. The second is unpainted gray plastic and does not have any lettering on the car. In 1961, the #25071 that was sold separately and came with two track trips, one for the then-new Pike-Master track and a second trip to be used with the older style track.
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
The car in these photos is an example of the first variation.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
These two photos show the two different track trips included with the car in 1961.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
The actual A.C. Gilbert original print for the 1961/62 catalog page 14.