A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer Lines Heavyweight Coach Passenger Cars
Prototype Info
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
coach
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
975
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1955
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
no
Notes:
This operating car (passengers enter and exit) was produced through 1955 and was designed to be used with the #766 Animated Station accessory. The model has a red body color.
Prototype Info
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
coach
Doors:
2
Windows:
16
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Road Number(s):
655
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
655
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1946
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
no
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This version was available in tuscan-red/maroon and red. These cars had no steps at the bottom of the doors.
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
Prototype Info
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
coach
Doors:
2
Windows:
16
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Road Number(s):
655
Car Name:
Silver Bullet
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
655
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1946
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
no
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This version was available in satin finish and chrome finish . These cars had no steps at the bottom of the doors.
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
The car is shown with the A.C. Gilbert Window Washing accessory
Prototype Info
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
coach
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Road Number(s):
952
Car Name:
Pikes Peak
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
952
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
yes
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
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.
Prototype Info
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
coach
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Road Number(s):
955
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
955
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1954
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
no
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
These cars were produced through 1954, painted both in green and red.
Prototype Info
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
coach
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Road Number(s):
955
Car Name:
Silver Bullet
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
955
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1954
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
no
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
These cars were produced through 1954, painted in a silver color.
Prototype Info
Manufacturer:
Pullman
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
coach
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Road Number(s):
24733
Car Name:
Pikes Peak
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
24733
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1958
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
no
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
The model has a red body color.