A bargain buy when first introduced as Chicago Flyer, American Flyer trains rose to premier toy train status in the last half of the 20th century, and maintain the second spot today! The company's claim to fame, the S gauge train, is supported by the wide gauge and prewar HO and O gauge trains, in collector popularity, and this one-of-a-kind guide covers all three groups in extensive detail. &break;&break;The most comprehensive overview of the American Flyer line, this book follows the winning format of the Standard Catalog line of toy train reference. It is the only full-color guide on the subject, serving the needs of toy train collectors who rely on detailed color photos to accurately identify trains.

"Informative and colorfully illustrated....More than 200 color photos of trains and vintage ads make this a delight for collectors.”--Chicago Tribune "A gloriously illustrated guide to the history of the American Flyer...this volume highlights the hardest-to-find, most valuable train cars, while exploring the fascinating evolution of American Flyer toy trains.”--From House to Home

An extension of the best selling "Gilbert American Flyer Operating and Repair Guide." This volume is full of new information and covers many of the aspects not found in the original book and adds an index to both volumes. This is a new book and not to be confused with the original book. The price is higher than Volume 1 because of the full color phorographs founs in this new volume.

Brilliant consumer catalogue reproductions trace the most successful years of American Flyer with a remarkable variety of locomotives, passenger and freight cars, train sets, and accessories. "Kalmbach is great to do business with Our customers love the books!" -- John Allenbaugh, Lakeshore Coin & Hobby Center

The original instruction book published in 1952 by the A C Gilbert Company. The book contains 64 pages of advice and helpful hints on planning and operating an American Flyer model railroad.

As the demand for classic and new toy trains, fueled by a strong economy and internet auctions, has skyrocketed in the last few years, American Flyer trains have surged in value. Written by the leading American Flyer authority in the U.S., this guide examines the postwas S Gauge era, including engines, rolling stock, sets, accessories, period ads, and Lionel-built Flyers. Gorgeous color photography is accompanied by full and accurate descriptions and prices, rarity ratings, and TMs exclusive trend arrows, which indicate the likely future values of all items.