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American Flyer boasted Two Rail Track, 3/16
inch scale and Pull-Mor Power , all
aimed
at it's biggest rival and competitor,
Lionel.
That rivalry, that began even before
"S"
Gauge was introduced, lasts to this
day among
collectors.
Today American Flyer Trains are produced
by Lionel.
RFGCO.com, produces parts, supplies, reproductions
and other items, that can be used with
American
Flyer. RFG Original Quality Parts are
manufactured
in it's own facility. RFG parts, reproductions
and supplies are regarded as the best.
Compatible Engines, cars and other
rolling
stock are produced by companies like
American
Models. Recently MTH has begun reproducing
several American Flyer accessories.
While
American Flyer Trains were only toys
in the
1940-1960's, today they are regarded
as collectibles,AMERICAN FLYER ONLINE PRICE VALUE GUIDE. Many model railroaders, model in "S"
Scale, which has it's foundations in
American
Flyer.
The A.C. Gilbert Co. maintained factories
in New Haven and Branford Connecticut
along
with their famed Gilbert Hall of Science,
in New York City. Other cites such
as Chicago
and Washington, D.C., also had Halls
of Science.
The New York Hall of Science, pictured
here,
had a massive train layout on the main
floor
along with displays of Erector and
Science
toys. On the second floor was another
train
layout not open to the public, it was
reserved
for salesmen, buyers and selected guests.
Work shops and offices occupied the
remaining
floors. All the Halls of Science had
been
closed by 1966.
Gilbert in its hay day was one of the
largest,
best known and respected toy makers.
It was
also the largest manufacturer of fractional
horsepower motors, holding the patent
for
enameled wire.
In 2003, a TV movie, "The Man
Who Saved
Christmas", was loosely based
on the
life of A.C. Gilbert, his development
of
Erector sets and his work to continue
making toys during World War I.
See The GILBERT HALL OF SCIENCE today!
While the American Flyer line was never
as
extensive as that of Lionel, American
Flyer
always offered realism and some interesting
accessories. Many of those accessories
are
in high demand today, and are used
by Lionel
operators as well.
Gilbert American Flyer also offered
unique
special features like synchronized
Smoke
and Choo Choo Sounds. Recently, Lionel
has
begun reintroducing several of those
accessories.
RFG offersORIGINAL SMOKE FLUID Formulated for American Flyer Smoke Units.
Won't CLOG SMOKE UNITS!
ALSO NEW Smoke Fluid Kit, with smoke funnel and Instructions.
This is the REAL Stuff, not an Imitation
or "SMELL ALIKE !"
SOME OTHER GILBERT PRODUCTS
Gilbert also produced many other toys,
science
sets, Polar Cub appliances, Puzzle
Sets,
Mysto Magic Sets,
Chemistry Sets, Physics Sets, James
Bond
Sets, My Favorite Martian and many
others.
As one of the premier toy manufacturers,
with their most famous toy set, Erector,
Gilbert was known around the world.
 
  
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Other resources for American Flyer
information
include:
Classic Toy Trains magazine, Greenberg
Publishing
Co.
You can also Join the RFG CLUB and receive information and discounts on
purchases.
If you need any help or have questions
about
American Flyer Trains or The A.C. Gilbert,
Co., check the FAQ's page.
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