AF prewar Pullmans - who knows about them - Manchester show

mlaughlinnycOGR Forum Member

Among a bunch of trains that I recently acquired was a threesome of American Flyer cars, a 3172 observation and two 3171 Pullman's. These are green. I've restored them to running condition (lighted), bent everything back to approximately correct shapeand polished the brass, but two roofs are missing.

I'd liek to get an opinion on the quality and collectability of these cars from someone who knows prewar American Flyer. Is anyone who might be able to help me going to the Manchester TCA show next weekend. If you are the man I'm looking for, please get in touch, mlaughlinnyc@yahoo.com.

Malcolm Laughlin

9/8/179:03 PM

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overlandflyerOGR Forum Member

i'm more of a 4-wheel collector so i've never priced anything that size, but if you want a point of reference, there is a pair of 3171's in what i'd call VG (seller says EX, but they have repainted roofs) condition for $99 - BuyItNow in an ad going on for about 3 months now.

9/9/172:32 AM

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Greg J. TurinettiOGR Forum Member

Are these the cars that you are referring to?

American Flyer cataloged these cars in this color combination for at least 4 years, so they are not particularly uncommon. They show up on ebay in various conditions frequently. I would say that the cars mentioned by OverlandFlyer are probably at the top of the price range. I know I have never paid more than that for any car of this type. Condition is always one of the keys to price; completeness is another. Can you post any photos of them?

Northwoods Flyer

Greg

9/9/178:59 AM

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mlaughlinnycOGR Forum Member

Thanks Greg, that is exactly the set I have. I'm leaving in a few hours for five days in Maine. I'll post photos of my cars next weekend.

9/9/179:27 AM

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Greg J. TurinettiOGR Forum Member

ML,

Have a great trip. I'll be in Maine in a few weeks. Don't buy up all the PreWar American Flyer Tinplate while you are there. laugh