A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer Lines Lightweight Observation Passenger Cars

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

observation

Doors:

Windows:

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

963

Car Name:

Washington

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

963O

Gauge:

Introduced:

1956

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

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 "963 Washington 963".
1957: has "963 Washington 963" stamped directly on the body.