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Well here are some more "Happy Hoppers / Good Gondolas" and this time from American Flyer but pre-war, hence still "0" gauge Flyer (Chicago Flyer).  These were very late products by Chicago Flyer as by 1938 Mr. Coleman and A.C. Gilbert merged their companies and train production moved to New Haven and basically became concentrated in "S" gauge from its introduction in 1939.  So from 1936-37 here is some of the last Flyer 0 gauge freights.

Here is the # 311131 Sand Car as AF called their gondola's from 1936-37

American Flyer 311131 sand car '36-'37

The Pennsylvania RR Coal Hopper # 211567 from 1936-37.  This is the 4 wheel version but this same car also came on an 8 wheel frame with grey truck sides during the same time period.

American Flyer 311267 Hopper '36-'37

Well that's a few additional gons and hoppers for you!  The longest lineup, the Marx 6" gondola line up tomorrow

Best Wishes

Don

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