I have inherited a fleet of trains and have grown out of even running my own MTH O Gauge trains and am looking to liquidate. I have a couple vintage train sets, the first one is this American Flyers Tin Set. Can someone give me some more information about this? Is it pre or post war? And what war? Is it rare? What would it be worth. Ill dig out some more later. Thanks for your help. Scan - 2020-02-06 16_05_59 by Flt259er posted Feb 6, 2020 at 5:59 PM Scan - 2020-02-06 15_58_53 by Flt259er posted Feb 6, 2020 at 5:59 PM Scan - 2020-02-06 16_10_44 by Flt259er posted Feb 6, 2020 at 5:59 PM Scan - 2020-02-06 16_10_53 by Flt259er posted Feb 6, 2020 at 5:59 PM Scan - 2020-02-06 16_11_09 by Flt259er posted Feb 6, 2020 at 5:59 PM Scan - 2020-02-06 16_11_26 by Flt259er posted Feb 6, 2020 at 5:59 PM Scan - 2020-02-06 16_12_29 by Flt259er posted Feb 6, 2020 at 5:59 PM Scan - 2020-02-06 16_12_45 by Flt259er posted Feb 6, 2020 at 5:59 PM Scan - 2020-02-06 16_12_54 by Flt259er posted Feb 6, 2020 at 5:59 PM Scan - 2020-02-06 16_22_00 by Flt259er posted Feb 6, 2020 at 5:59 PM
That 0-6-0 steamer, with those couplers, was made no earlier than 1938. If everything shown was actually part of a set, then probably 1938-1942 time frame. After WWII, they only made O gauge trains for a year or so, before dropping that size for the S trains.
I know almost nothing about American Flyer. I see three rails. I wonder if their O Gauge trains were AC? I think their S Scale was DC?
All AC. Except, some of their late stuff, after AC Gilbert sold out, I believe was both AC and DC capable. I had a few pieces of the late stuff. Really cheapo, junky. And the reason the line went out of business. AF also had some HO.
The Loco & Tender were cataloged 38 to 40. It is a 3/16 Scale 3-Rail engine that will run on Lionel track. Would have to do more research about if it is part of a set, has extra cars, etc. Looks to be in very good condition overall. I would say the loco & tender worth about $225. This is based upon old numbers and the fact that there has been a drop in sale prices due to the younger generations not having as much interest. 15 years ago I think you could gotten more - I know, me too....
