American flyer Zephyr

Yes there are replacement cabs for the Lionel CV, check Olsen's. Photos would probably help in the case of the Zephyr, as would checking in with Greg a.k.a. Northwood Flyer

There are two prewar cast aluminum Flyer Zephyr power car bodies. The early/common one is shorter and narrower than the late/less common one. Both take different smoke stacks and both smoke stacks have been reproduced.

The later loco has a wider body and the windshield is sheet metal.

There is also a sheet metal tinplate AF Zephyr and it comes in electric and windup versions.

The motor is attached by a screw thtough the top. The hole is just behind the stacks. For American Flyer parts try: Henning's Trains, Port Lines Hobby Supplies, or David Trikel 615-630-1836.

Thank you guys so very much for the feedback here's a few pics for reference. 

I also have a passenger set that I need an engine for, the original one is trashed, if anyone has one I would love to buy it.

FLT, You are missing the mount for the  zephyr motor.  It is a heavy sheet metal piece, that arc back over th motor, with dimpled mounting are on the top.

You can buy the wheels for that steamer from Hennings, if you do that i have a shell that you can have for the freight cost that looks a ton better. PM me if interested.

Would you know where I could get a mount for it or a picture of one? I don't know how to pm on here and please send me pictures. Thanks.

I have tried all of the places you suggested and nothing so far. If I had a diagram or schematics of the bracket I could machine one.

I am hoping I can dig one out to photograph for you this week... and measure.

Would you sell me one please? It would be much appreciated. I was hoping to find one by Christmas so I could give it to my father.

I would give to you if I had extra... but I don't.

Well thank you, how much do you think it's worth?

A motor with the right mount?  depends. $50 at a minimum.  maybe $100 for a nice all original one.  You just don't see them on the open market.

Rob, would it look like this?

Would you be interested in selling the engine you pictured Jim?

The zephyr as a whole, running and everything.

The motor shown day jimoc is not correct. That mount will not work. You can probably make a tee bracket and fold the sides down. Try to take a pic of mine latter.

Here is the right one.  I think Jim O'Cs motor is for a tin zephyr or a comet?

Thank you so very much for the pictures. I appreciate it more than you know. I'm going to try to make one and find the exhaust for it too.

The part # for the stack you need is AO217 from David Trickel catalog. He can be reached at # from my earlier post or email david@trickelcastparts.com, he has a small business. Also if you want a decal set for engine and cars Port Lines has that, but it does not inc. the BZ nose decal. Henning's has the nose decal by itself. Note: do not use drive wheels from Trickel for operating. They are too soft. For display only. However his trailing and pony wheels as well as his axles are fine for operating. Henning's has good MEW drive wheels. The wheels on your BZ look fine by the way. Good luck, old American Flyer is fun and you can usually find any parts you need with a little searching.

Chris Adams

PS make sure the two rivets come with the stack.

I have an very nice early set. If you are interested in buying it, send me an email. Thanks

What kind of set is it?

It's the early aluminium Burlington Zephyr set.

Please send pics and price.Thanks.

Is Marx stuff considered tinplate? 

Fltrkrcr89 posted:

Is Marx stuff considered tinplate? 

Much of it is.

Steve

Doc Davis posted:

I have an very nice early set. If you are interested in buying it, send me an email. Thanks

Doc, is it the 4-rail set?

How much would you want for the set?

It's the 3 rail version. When I was testing it out, it developed a short. When I get it fixed, I'll decide on a price.

OK thank you, so very much. Hope to talk to you soon.