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This page lists all known companies and individuals that carry A.C. Gilbert American Flyer accessories, or the newer Lionel and MTH accessories. There are a total of 27 entries listed on this page.
Autolumination
(last reviewed on 12/01/2025)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: A.F. replacement lamps
Notes
This company sells all manner of lightbulbs, primarily vehicle lights, but they have a section that covers A.C. Gilbert and Marx replacement lightbulbs.
Bill Parr's Hobby Supplies
(last reviewed on 09/03/2025)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Business Type:
Mailorder Retailer
Address:
205 Golf Club Drive
City:
Langhorne
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
19047
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Bill Parr
Products
American Flyer accessories
Decals: replacement decals, stickers, dry transfers
Electronics: replacement bulbs, wire
Locomotives: A.C. Gilbert, American Models, Lionel, S-Helper Service; replacement parts, smoke
Miscellaneous: paints, boxes, catalogs, repair manuals, instruction sheets
Rolling Stock: A.C. Gilbert, American Models, Lionel, S-Helper Service, MTH; passenger cars; replacement parts, silhouettes
Track Components: A.C. Gilbert, American Models, Lionel, GarGraves, MTH, S-Helper Service; roadbed material
CB Train Junction
(last reviewed on 11/18/2025)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: transformers
Locomotives: Lionel, American Models, S-Helper Service
Miscellaneous: restoration and repair services for A.C. Gilbert and Lionel products, Labelle lubrication products
Rolling Stock: Lionel, American Models, S-Helper Service, S Scale America/Des Plaines
Notes
The owner is an NASG member.
History
The company was started in 2022.
Charles Ro
(last reviewed on 01/04/2026)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
662 Cross St #1
City:
Malden
State:
Massachusetts
Zip Code:
02148
Web Site:
Facebook:
Phone:
Products
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American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Track Components: Lionel, GarGraves
Trackside: semaphores
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
History
Charles Ro, Sr. started selling Lionel trains out of one of his beauty salons in 1972. His son, Charles Ro, Jr. joined in the 1980s. Seeing the boom in garden railroading, they formed a new company, USA Trains, to create American-prototype G-scale trains.
Cohn's Custom
(last reviewed on 12/29/2025)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Miscellaneous: 3D-printing service; railroad-themed apparel
Rolling Stock: freight car loads
Structures: custom accessories; reproduction parts
(image copyright © Pieter Roos; used by permission)
(image copyright © Pieter Roos; used by permission)
(image copyright © Pieter Roos; used by permission)
(image copyright © Pieter Roos; used by permission)
eBay
(last reviewed on 01/18/2025)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, American Models, original American Flyer, etc.
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH, American Models, original American Flyer, etc.
Scenery: figures
Structures: various brands
Track Components: various brands
Trackside: original AF billboards
Vehicles: various brands
FlyerCreations
(last reviewed on 09/15/2025)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: A.C. Gilbert, Lionel
Rolling Stock: A.C. Gilbert, Lionel
Track Components: new track components
Fred's Train Shop
(last reviewed on 02/13/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
8909 Santa Fe Dr.
City:
Overland Park
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66212
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridge
Locomotives: Lionel, A.C. Gilbert
Miscellaneous: American Flyer repair
Rolling Stock: Lionel, A.C. Gilbert
Scenery: Lionel billboards
Trackside: Lionel telephone poles
Notes
The owner is an experienced layout builder.
Gilbert Gallery (The)
(last reviewed on 06/18/2025)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: original AF bridges
Locomotives: original American Flyer
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer
Scenery: figures
Grzyboski's Train Store
(last reviewed on 03/11/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
200 Glenmaura National Blvd.
City:
Moosic
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
18507
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Fax:
(570) 451-1727
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Henning's Trains
(last reviewed on 03/13/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
128 South Line Street
City:
Lansdale
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
19446
Web Site:
Secondary Site:
Facebook:
Phone:
Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, smoke fluid, Kadee couplers, smoke fluid, original A.F. parts, replacement wheels
Rolling Stock: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Scenery: Lionel figures
Structures: Lionel stations
Track Components: Bright Boy
Trackside: Lionel telephone poles
Train Sets: Lionel freight
Hiawatha Hobbies
(last reviewed on 03/13/2025)
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Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
2026 Silvernail Road
City:
Pewaukee
State:
Wisconsin
Zip Code:
53072
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
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American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridge
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: MTH, Lionel
Structures: Lionel bridges, stations
Track Components: American Models, Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
Lionel
(last reviewed on 01/26/2025)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: transformers, TMCC, Legacy, etc.
Locomotives: steam, diesel, smoke fluid
Rolling Stock: freight, passenger, MOW, caboose, trucks, wheelsets, couplers
Scenery: figures
Structures: Piggy-back unloader
Track Components: track system, turnouts, railjoiners
Trackside: telephone poles
Train Sets: passenger, freight
Notes
One of the main manufacturers of S-scale products. Lionel owns the "American Flyer" name and produces S-scale products under that name.
History
In 2006 Lionel announced that it had officially taken over the assets of K-Line, including inventory, intellectual property, tooling, and trademarks, after it won its trademark lawsuit against K-Line. Lionel made a deal with Sanda Kan, K-Line's principal manufacturer and creditor, who in turn worked out a deal with K-Line's bankers. Lionel from then on controlled and operated the K-Line brand and has the right to completely own it in the future. The 0-4-0 switcher and the end-cab switcher that K-Line had previously announced for S-scale were abandoned. That year they announced the products will be sold under the brand name "K-Line by Lionel" and will appear in packaging that is different from Lionel's standard boxes. A Lionel representative at the large train show in Springfield, MA in January 2025 mentioned that Lionel will no longer be manufacturing any more S products. Apparently their focus is now on the HO-scale market. They are only selling remaining inventory.
Mainline Hobby Supply, Inc
(last reviewed on 07/02/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
15066 Buchanan Trl E
City:
Blue Ridge Summit
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
17214
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
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American Flyer accessories
Miscellaneous: tools, various paint brands; airbrushing supplies
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH
Scenery: Arttista figures
Scratchbuilding: wood sheet goods, strips
Track Components: Lionel, GarGraves
Marty's Trains
(last reviewed on 04/03/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
86 W. Henrietta Ave.
City:
Oceanside
State:
New York
Zip Code:
11572-5010
Web Site:
Secondary Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Fax:
(516) 783-0082
Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: original American Flyer, Lionel
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel
History
The company was started in 1989.
Nicolas Smith Trains
(last reviewed on 07/28/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
2343 West Chester Pike
City:
Broomall
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
19008
Web Site:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: DCC, Lionel transformers, Dallee
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, smoke fluid, Kadee coupler height gauge
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH, Kadee coupler height gauge
Track Components: Lionel, GarGraves, Caboose Industries, Blue Point
Train Sets: Lionel
History
The store was started in 1909.
Papa Ben's Train Place
(last reviewed on 02/17/2025)
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Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
4007 Bellaire Blvd, Suite E
City:
Houston
State:
Texas
Zip Code:
77025
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Owner(s):
Allyn Pearlman
Founder(s):
Ben Pearlman
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: DCC, components
Locomotives: original American Flyer; Lionel, MTH dealer, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: reference materials, tools
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel
Scenery: various brands
Scratchbuilding: most common materials
Track Components: ballast
Pikesville Models
(last reviewed on 08/09/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
3315 Timberfield Lane
City:
Baltimore
State:
Maryland
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Dave Blum
Products
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: Lionel transformers
Locomotives: original A.F., American Models, S-Helper Service, MTH, Lionel, smoke fluid
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, American Models, S-Helper Service, Pacific Rail Shops, S Scale America, Lionel, their own product line
Track Components: original American Flyer, Tru-Scale, Lionel, MTH
Train Sets: original A.F., American Models, Lionel
Vehicles: various brands
History
Dave announced his retirement from the business effective June 1, 2025. He is in the process of liquidating his inventory. Online ordering has been taken down, but contact him if you are looking for something specific, as he may be willing to give discounts.
Port Lines Hobby Supplies
(last reviewed on 01/16/2025)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: original A.F., American Models, S-Helper Service, MTH, Lionel
Miscellaneous: reference materials, "The S-Scale Assistant" card for measuring figures (click on Tools on their web site)
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, American Models, S-Helper Service, Pacific Rail Shops, S Scale America, Lionel, track-cleaning cars
Scenery: figures, fences, vegetation
Structures: manufactures roundhouse kit; banta modelworks, Lehigh Valley Models, FinestKind, Twin Whistle, Hunterline, Blair Line kits, Plasticville
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel, American Models, American S Gauge, Bob Peare, Caboose Industries, Fox Valley, GarGraves, MTH, SHS, turntables
Trackside: crossbucks, semaphores, signals
Vehicles: various brands
T & K Hobby
(last reviewed on 09/04/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
500 Hall Street
City:
Bridgeport
State:
Ohio
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
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American Flyer accessories
Decals: alphabet sets, Solvaset
Electronics: wire
Layout Scenery: scenic backgrounds (not S-specific)
Locomotives: Lionel, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: weathering powders
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel, GarGraves track screws, track cleaning block, Bright Boy, Circuitron Tortoise switch machine
Trackside: backgrounds, Lionel telephone poles
History
Started in 1976.
Tobia Toys & Trains
(last reviewed on 04/13/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
457 Bridgeport Ave
City:
Milford
State:
Connecticut
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Mark Tobias
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: figures
Locomotives: A.C. Gilbert
Miscellaneous: Can take on collections; sells original A.C. Gilbert catalogs
Rolling Stock: A.C. Gilbert
Notes
Check their web site for the days that they are open.
Train Station (The)
(last reviewed on 10/06/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
12 Romaine Road
City:
Mountain Lakes
State:
New Jersey
Zip Code:
07046
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Fax:
(973) 402-6192
Founder(s):
Donald Shaw
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: original AF bridges
Locomotives: original American Flyer, Lionel
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
History
Donald Shaw passed away in February 2025.
TrainMaster Model Trains
(last reviewed on 10/10/2025)
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Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Decals: Micro Scale, Tichy
Layout Scenery: Pre-Size Model Specialties tunnel portals; B.T.S. bridges
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH
Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts
Structures: American Model Builders, Bar Mills, B.T.S., GCLaser, Lionel, AM Models, Motrak Models, Rail Line Models, Branchline Trains kits
Track Components: Circuitron Tortoise, New Rail Blue Point, spikes, switch machine wire, Kappler Mill ties, Lionel, MTH, Ribbonrail gauges, Tomar Industries
Train Sets: Lionel
History
The company started in 1997. It is now located next to the CSX line.
Trains & More, LLC
(last reviewed on 10/10/2025)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
P.O. Box 1751
City:
Manchester
State:
Connecticut
Zip Code:
06045-1751
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Todd & Bev Metcalf
Products
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: original American Flyer transformers, circuit breakers
Layout Scenery: original AF bridge
Locomotives: American Flyer
Rolling Stock: American Flyer, Lionel
Structures: American Flyer
Track Components: American Flyer
Notes
This company is dedicated to American Flyer products.
Trainworld
(last reviewed on 10/13/2025)
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Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: DCC brands
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridges
Locomotives: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Lionel, wheelsets, Kadee couplers
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
Trainz
(last reviewed on 09/30/2025)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
4195 Industry Way
City:
Flowery Branch
State:
Georgia
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Scott Griggs
YouTube Channel:
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, S-Helper Service
Rolling Stock: Lionel, S-Helper Service, loads
Structures: various brands
Track Components: Lionel, Gargraves, S-Helper Service
Train Sets: Lionel
History
In 2025 they bought the entire remaining inventory of Dave's Twacks & Twains from Clay Buckage as he was retiring and closing his business. So, Trainz now owns the remaining stock of the former S-Helper Service parts.
Vienna Station
(last reviewed on 10/16/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
212 Walnut Lane NW
City:
Vienna
State:
Virginia
Zip Code:
22180
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Ray Ellen, Jerrry Covel, Rob Tucker
Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: original American Flyer
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel