A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer Lines Lightweight Dome Passenger Cars
Prototype Info
Era:
lightweight
Car Type:
dome
Doors:
1
Windows:
10
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Road Number(s):
662
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
662
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1950
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
yes
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
These models were produced through 1952, in 4 variations:
1950-1951: black plastic body, painted aluminum chrome
1952: common plastic aluminum chrome.
1952: shiny lacquer-type chrome over a black plastic body.
1952: dull lacquer-type chrome over a black plastic body.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Shown are examples of variations #1 (foreground)and #2.
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)