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American Flyer Set #1200 from 1918

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  The catalog cut is interesting for a number of reasons.  First is the illustration of the set itself.  The cars are listed as being #1104 baggage and #1103 Passenger cars and the set is shown as powered with dry cells and a rheostat.  The prospective owner is encouraged to think about upgrading to a transformer.  The boxed text on the left hand side says "Trains can be run on 3 or 4 dry cells. Or they can be run by connecting up a transformer to your electric light socket if you have 110 volt alternating current."

  The illustration of the transformer in the lower left is interesting today because of the way the term "electric light socket" has evolved over time.  Today one would think in terms of a plug outlet but back in 1918 they did indeed mean an electric light socket - note the screw in fitting for an actual electric light socket at the end of the transformer cord.

  The box cover, of course, takes liberties with the actual contents but it certainly appeals to the imagination of what your toy railroad empire might aspire to.

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...and finally there is the actual contents.  As you can see this set has a #1200 baggage and a #1201 passenger car instead of the cataloged 1104 and 1103 cars.

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Last edited by Robert S. Butler

Chris,

  Now that is a great addition to the new 817 Caboose, how much trouble was it to add the LED's?

Steamer,

   Great pick ups, especially the Orange and Tan Furniture Box Car, I do not have that one!  

The Dorfan Cars are great also!

Butler,

Your 1200 set is out of sight!

George S,

   Better keep that AF Tanker under lock and key , it would definitely look cool on my layout.

Daniel,

   The Litho Post Car is simply great, very original type stuff!

 

Unfortunately nothing much new this morning form me, picked up another 817 Caboose a few days back.

PCRR/Dave

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The 817 mini collection is growing.

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American Flyer  Set #1326  1930 -1931

In 1930 it is listed as the NEW POTOMAC

And in 1931 it becomes the POTOMAC

My set has a very nicely restored #3109.  These engines are hard to find intact because the two hoods are die-cast and the originals are frequently damaged because zinc pest has caused them to crumble.  I don't usually buy restorations, but in the case of this engine it is highly unlikely that I would ever find a complete one, and if I did I am sure I would not be able to afford it.

The colors on the restored engine and the original cars are very strong and attention getting.

(Experimenting with videos again this week)

 

 

Have a Great Tinplate Weekend

 

Northwoods Flyer

Greg

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So.... does Scale-craft count as tinplate?  Mostly brass and bronze but definitely prewar.  I guess I would need to put some tinplate wheels on it to truly claim it as "tinplate"... maybe "Brassplate"?   Anyway, I really love  K4's and also like the Scale-craft locos and cars.  This is Scale-craft K4 #3 for me and with apologies does need some work.  It was set up for outside third rail and still has a giant universal motor in it.  Plus I figure the two rail scale guys won't like it because it is 80 years old and not detailed enough.  Just kidding on that last part! BTW, those are not original Scale-craft drivers, not sure what they came from, but I'll have to replace those at some point.  This thing is a real doorstop too, I think it would keep a semi from rolling back down a hill.

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Dennis Holler posted:

So.... does Scale-craft count as tinplate?  Mostly brass and bronze but definitely prewar.  I guess I would need to put some tinplate wheels on it to truly claim it as "tinplate"... maybe "Brassplate"?   

You can claim it's tinplate and I will claim this is tinplate.

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It does have a metal frame and the tank ends feel like metal. I wonder if I could put 2800 series trucks on it and box couplers and replace the ladders with brass or nickel ladders?

George

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