American Flyer Model Trains

American Flyer trains originated with clockwork trains around the beginning of the 20th century. For children, this was the excitement of the "modern" transcontinental railroads and the smaller trains they could see at the stations in their own towns, hauling produce to market, passengers to town, and the outside world into little villages and towns.

By the 1930s, Gilbert Toys--best known until then for Erector sets--turned American Flyer into the flagships of electrified trains. While electric lights were no longer a novelty, it is still very hard to imagine the excitement generated by this non-utilitarian, highly entertaining use of fairly new technology. Especially for children living through the Great Depression, the sight of an electric train under the Christmas tree made a lifelong memory.

The tradition of American Flyer is continued by the Lionel Company. The tradition of a train under the tree is continued by famiies who love making memories of their own.


LOOK Gilbert American Flyer Train Set original box
Look Gilbert American Flyer Train Set Original Box
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American Flyer O Gauge Train Set 4 Pieces
American Flyer O Gauge Train Set 4 Pieces
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AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS SET OF SWITCHES W SWITCH CONTROL
American Flyer Trains Set Of Switches W Switch Control
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American Flyer Prewar Form 22 Elec Trains Instructions
American Flyer Prewar Form 22 Elec Trains Instructions
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American Flyer Prewar 2219 39 Elec Trains Instructions
American Flyer Prewar 2219 39 Elec Trains Instructions
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AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS OVERLAND EXPRESS PASSENGER SET VG
American Flyer Trains Overland Express Passenger Set Vg
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American Flyer Train S Gauge Car 955 Pullman
American Flyer Train S Gauge Car 955 Pullman
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Vintage 1950s AMERICAN FLYER TRAIN CATALOG
Vintage 1950s American Flyer Train Catalog
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AMERICAN FLYER TRAIN RAILROAD GILBERT TOYS CATALOG 1952
American Flyer Train Railroad Gilbert Toys Catalog 1952
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AMERICAN FLYER S 3 16 SCALE GILBERT 64 PAGE TRAIN BOOK
American Flyer S 3 16 Scale Gilbert 64 Page Train Book
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AMERICAN FLYER TRAIN SET
American Flyer Train Set
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AMERICAN FLYER ELEC TRAINS LOT 7 CARS TRACk S GAUGE
American Flyer Elec Trains Lot 7 Cars Track S Gauge
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AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS SET OF SWITCH COVERS SWITCHES 2PC
American Flyer Trains Set Of Switch Covers Switches 2pc
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AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS SET OF TWO ENGINES FOR PARTS
American Flyer Trains Set Of Two Engines For Parts
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AMERICAN FLYER PREWAR O GAUGE PASSENGER TRAIN SET
American Flyer Prewar O Gauge Passenger Train Set
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American Flyer model train transformer
American Flyer Model Train Transformer
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1955 GILBERT AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS CAT D1801 MINT
1955 Gilbert American Flyer Trains Cat D1801 Mint
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TRAIN AMERICAN FLYER TANK LINE CAR NO 1118 A BEAUTY
Train American Flyer Tank Line Car No 1118 A Beauty
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18 American Flyer Instruction Sheets Booklets Train RR
18 American Flyer Instruction Sheets Booklets Train Rr
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American Flyer No 26748 Rerailer Empty Box Train Track
American Flyer No 26748 Rerailer Empty Box Train Track
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9 American Flyer Parts Envelopes W Instructions Trains
9 American Flyer Parts Envelopes W Instructions Trains
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AMERICAN FLYER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4 1949 TRAIN SETLOOK
American Flyer Instruction Manual 4 1949 Train Setlook
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Early 50s AMERICAN FLYER TRAIN SET
Early 50s American Flyer Train Set
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Antique American Flyer Model Railroad Train Set Tin Car
Antique American Flyer Model Railroad Train Set Tin Car
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American Flyer trains diesel bracket parts X10
American Flyer Trains Diesel Bracket Parts X10
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American Flyer trains diesel wheels latest style lot 1
American Flyer Trains Diesel Wheels Latest Style Lot 1
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AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS O GAUGE SHELL TANKER PREWAR
American Flyer Trains O Gauge Shell Tanker Prewar
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Vintage American Flyer 1223 train cars 2
Vintage American Flyer 1223 Train Cars 2
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American Flyer trains diesel wheels latest style lot 2
American Flyer Trains Diesel Wheels Latest Style Lot 2
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American Flyer trains diesel wheels latest style lot 3
American Flyer Trains Diesel Wheels Latest Style Lot 3
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American Flyer trains diesel wheels latest style lot 4
American Flyer Trains Diesel Wheels Latest Style Lot 4
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RARE 1930s American Flyer 425 Engine w tender Train Set
Rare 1930s American Flyer 425 Engine W Tender Train Set
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TRAIN AMERICAN FLYER RAILROAD TIE CARRIER FLAT CAR
Train American Flyer Railroad Tie Carrier Flat Car
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