The following information is provided to help understand some of the terms and other descriptions of parts and related items. RFG also prints several booklets and manuals, that have more detailed information....
OPERATING TIPS for AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS The following are some TIPS that will help in the operation of all electric trains.We hope they help newcomers to the hobby of collecting and operating. TIP #1...
A Short History of AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS 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...
As the story goes, Alfred C. Gilbert invented the Erector set by observing the steel work along the New York, New Haven Railroad, in 1913. Although there were other metal construction toys available, the most...
INSTRUCTIONS for ADJUSTING KNUCKLE COUPLERS If you have trouble with cars becoming uncoupled, you can adjust the coupler height so the weight is slightly above the rail when the car is on the track and the...