A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer Animated Logging Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
914
Prototype Info
Style:
animated
Length:
41'
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Product Type:
metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
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Notes:
This is a log unloading car made until 1957. It has a black chassis and a gray body. The car came with a track trip, a control button, logs, and a tray to catch the logs. The body of car tilted sideways to roll the logs off of the car parallel to the track.
(image copyright © A.C. Gilbert)
Short Repair Video
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
714
Prototype Info
Style:
animated
Length:
41'
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1951
Road Number(s):
714
Product Type:
metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
(image copyright © A.C. Gilbert)
Austin Birkey's Model in Action
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
25003
Prototype Info
Style:
animated
Length:
41'
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1957
Road Number(s):
25003
Product Type:
metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
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(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
717
Prototype Info
Style:
animated
Length:
45'10"
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1946
Road Number(s):
717
Product Type:
metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Shows the Car and Log Loader in Action
Shows the Car and Ramp Log Loader in Action