A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer Lines Lightweight Combine (Baggage/Coach) Passenger Cars
Prototype Info
Era:
lightweight
Car Type:
combine (baggage/coach)
Doors:
2
Windows:
6
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Road Number(s):
960
Car Name:
Columbus
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
960O
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1956
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
yes
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This model was produced through 1957 in two variations, both of a black body painted a satin-silver color with an orange band (the "O" in the model number):
1956: uses a metal nameplate for the "960 Columbus 960".
1957: has "960 Columbus 960" stamped directly on the body.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)