A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer Lines Heavyweight Coach (Open Vestibule) Passenger Cars

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

coach (open vestibule)

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

954

Car Name:

Grand Canyon

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

954

Gauge:

Introduced:

1953

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

Lighted:

yes

Online Article:

Has Photos

Supplemental Part:

Replacement Steps

Notes:

The model was produced through 1958 in three variations:
1953-54: white or cream body, painted green; no silhouettes.
1953-54: cream, gray, or black body, painted tuscan; no silhouettes.
1955-58: cream or black body, painted tuscan; with silhouettes.