American Flyer Articles
These are short articles that American Flyer enthusiasts have contributed. We are always interested in adding more. If you have a short topic that you think might fit on this page, please don't hesitate to contact the webmaster. Usually a photo or two (if applicable) and some core data are all that is necessary.
Article
Author
Description
Ted Hamler
Original press photo proofs for several catalogs.
Ted Hamler
A quick note about how to wire American Flyer accessories.
Ted Hamler
Photos of dealer and repair center signs.
Ted Hamler
A description, with photos, of Allied circus trucks, cages, and animals from the early 1950s.
Ted Hamler
A trip through history showing the various packaging boxes A.C. Gilbert used for American Flyer products.
Peter Vanvliet
In the "I'll be ...!?!" department, an American Flyer typewriter? Really?!
Ted Hamler
The history of A.F. couplers as currently used in S.
(various)
A description of the various European S-scale contemporaries to A.C. Gilbert.
Ted Hamler
A uniquely-painted, not commercially-produced S-scale train set, modeled after a Lionel O-gauge set.
Ted Hamler
Ted's supplemental photos to a recently-published magazine article about this rare car.
Ted Hamler
Information about the different track systems that A.C. Gilbert made.
Articles On Other Web Sites
- Five Generations of American Flyer Couplers
- Small Collection of Articles
- Speed and Directional Control of AF Trains (PDF file)
- Using an Arduino to Control Accessories