A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer Lines Lightweight Dome Passenger Cars

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

Windows:

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

962

Car Name:

Hamilton

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

962S

Gauge:

Introduced:

1954

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

Notes:

The model was produced only in 1954 in three variations. It has a satin silver painted finish over a black body and a silver color band (the "S" in the model number).
1. white or black body painted silver.
2. chrome body painted silver.
3. black body painted silver (very rare); it is a factory-modified 1952 #502 car; "baggage" was painted over and re-lettered "American Flyer Lines"; the #502 nameplate was reversed and marked "962 Hamilton 962"; the link couplers were converted to knuckle couplers.

This shows an example of the first variation.