A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer Lines Lightweight Coach Passenger Cars
Prototype Info
Era:
lightweight
Car Type:
coach
Doors:
1
Windows:
10
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Road Number(s):
961
Car Name:
Jefferson
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
961R
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1954
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
yes
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This model was produced through 1958 in two variations, both of a black body painted a satin-silver color with an red band (the "R" in the model number):
1954-56: uses a metal nameplate for the "961 Jefferson 961".
1957-58: has "961 Jefferson 961" stamped directly on the body.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)