just bought an american flyer engine. yes it does work really it does. but i would like to know a bit more about it. i bought it from an older guy he said it was his dad's. here are some pics i hope they help. any info would be great.
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i won't be back to my reference books until this coming weekend, but in case you would like to start your own Flyer library, the first and sometimes only book you might need for a while would be the Greenberg, "American Flyer Prewar O Gauge" publication by Alan Schuweiler. although the previous edition was not completely worthless, Schuweiler introduced the "Type" system which chronically sorts the tremendously confusing Flyer numbering system(s) used throughout their O gauge production years. frankly the diecast era (~1932 - 38) of Chicago Flyer, which yours is an example of, is probably the most jumbled of all.
hang in there, though.
your question is definitely in the right sub-forum.
cheers...gary
that's great! I'd like to get some Flyer O Gauge.
I have an american flyer Blue Streak set, it has a similar loco, with a built in whistle, a tender and four lithographed passenger cars. It came in a small set box, and the paper work came with it. runs well and pulls it's light load easily.
HEY! what happened to my post here? Why did it just disappear?
Chuck... check your activity stream (click on your icon at the top of the page). this string has appeared in at least three sub-forums and it appears your other reply was to the S gauge string.
i tried to indicate that it was correct in appearing as a Tinplate topic, but it might have been too late by that time.
to the OP, i noticed your followup about the locomotive's operating condition in yet a different string. if i could suggest you try to consolidate questions about a single locomotive to a single string, i have a feeling you will get a better response.
cheers...gary
how do i recondition the motor so this engine can run like a top. any ideas so far it is hesitant to move.
did it now she runs better then i expected her to. still need to get new brushes for her though.
not sure if you have gotten this locomotive id'ed yet, but it is some form of a Type VIII, either 3322 or 3325. can i ask if it has a firebox light?
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