Vintage 1950s AMERICAN FLYER 308 STEAM ENGINE & TENDER S Gauge 4-4-2 Train

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Vintage Old American Flyer AF - S Gauge Atlantic Style Steam Locomotive Train Engine Description This is for a vintage American Flyer Lines Steam Locomotive No 308 with the wheel arrangement 4-4-2. This train locomotive was manufactured in 1956, when they used to make them GOOD. It features a nicely detailed locomotive and tender with working headlight, choo-choo, and the train goes forward and reverse by remote control. The tender has a knuckle coupler for realism and the wiring is in excellent condition. We bench tested it and it works well. (Note: The screw holding the tender to the engine needs to be replaced or you can just glue it on or wire-tire it together -- minor problem.) Looks in GREAT condition, but it does show some very minor signs of years of loving use and may need a tune-up and lubrication after years of storage. This train is in great condition for it's age, so don't pass up on these GREAT pieces and let this one get away. For those that do not know, the following is a short history of the AF Company. American Flyer Trains were first manufactured by the American Flyer Manufacturing Co. in Chicago, IL. They manufactured Clock Work trains and later Wide Gauge and "O" Gauge Electric Trains. In the late 1930's the American Flyer line was bought by The A.C. Gilbert, Co. of New Haven Connecticut, headed by A.C. Gilbert the inventor of Erector sets and many other toys. Gilbert had already begun the manufacture of an HO line of trains. At the end of World War 2, Gilbert resumed train and toy production, but introduced new gauge, "S" Gauge. Scaled to 3/16 to the inch and running on two rail track. The A.C. Gilbert, Co., acquired by The Wrather, Corp., in the early 60's, was closed in 1966. The American Flyer name, along with all the tools and dies, were sold to the Lionel Corp. Gilbert also made the famous ERECTOR sets and many other toys. They made science sets, chemistry, physics and microscope sets. Some of the first items Gilbert made were their Mysto Magic Sets. Gilbert Polar Cub small electrical appliances were years ahead of their time. Great gift for the American Flyer & Lionel Train Collector and Operator. Nice Fun train Item You Will Like. So don't pass up on this DEAL and let this one get away.......GIVE AWAY PRICE! Remember, if you have any questions about this item, ask them NOW, because it is SOLD AS-IS. We are featuring a BUY-IT-NOW option. So if you want it, bid now or it might be gone -- NO second chances or snipping on this deal. Snooze you loose - so BID NOW TO GET IT. My parents gave me some items to sell on Ebay to make money! PLEASE REMEMBER TO GIVE ME AN ALL 5 STAR FEEDBACK RATINGS, because Ebay is NOW restricting sellers with less than a 5 star rating. Thank You In Advance for your help! Please use the shipping calculator to determine the shipping costs. (Please be aware that our shipping fees include a packaging, boxing supplies, and handling & service fee that ranges between $1.00 and $4.00 per item to cover costs; and the Buyer by bidding on this item agrees to pay these charges.) Foreign bidders are welcomed, but please remember that there is NO longer any cheap overseas mail any more, so please ask for a shipping quote prior to bidding and maybe I can get you a better ship rate. Foreign Buyers are also responsible for additional costs such as duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees which are not included in our invoice or costs. Foreign Bidders be aware that Paypal requires your item to be sent by either Priority Mail or Express Mail only. ) Note that we are GREEN and use recycled packaging and boxes where possible to help to reduce waste and benefit the environment. We will combine shipments where possible to save on shipping costs. read more

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