Tom, you’re THE MAN when it comes to American Flyer S gauge trains. Thank you for your knowledge and willingness to offer your help and expertise to all of us hobbyists! We are forever grateful! 🚂
👍👍👍👍👍 Mr. Barker it was a wonderful video. I have enjoyed all of the Gilbert and AF videos that you have produced. Thank you. Your books have been most helpful making repairs, especially for me the affixing the metal rims to plastic insulators of the steam locomotives (diecast and plastic) with epoxy putty. I have used your method on a 285, 312, 336 and 343 and they have never failed once the repair was made. I also want to thank you for replying to my emailed questions whenever I had them.
Thank you Mr. Barker for taking the time to make these videos and sharing the history of the AC Gilbert trains. I was born in 1963 so I am one of the All Aboard Scenic Panels era train buffs. I do still have my original pioneer 600 set. Thanks to eBay I have acquired all the additional pieces to create the Westerners set. I realize that this was the last thing Gilbert made before they went out of business. I know they had one heck of a group of engineers and designers back in the day and I really do appreciate you taking the time and effort to share your knowledge in the history on the AC Gilbert train line thank you very much!!!
This video is fascinating. I live about 7 miles north of the factory, which still stands. MANY family members, including my mom, worked there. I believe that at one time Gilbert's was the largest employer in New Haven.
Tom...this is well done. The history and stories presented is facinating. Thank you for all you have done to promote and sustain the hobby. I keep learning from you! I am grateful for you and your contributions. Please keep them coming!
Wonderful video. THANK YOU! I love Flyer. I started with my Grandfather's 332 Northern and have grown a nice collection. I also have the Gilbert HO, and some Prewar 3 Rail Flyer. I have restored and am working on many more Flyer restoration projects, including a circus train, which was found in my house when I bought it, except the engine. I really enjoyed the stop motion work too!
Thank you, Mr. Barker, I used to buy repair books and parts from you back in the 1970s! I still collect American Flyer trains, both Gilbert and the ones currently made by Lionel.
Thank you for this video! I am a Lionel guy trying to learn more about American Flyer. I have some American Flyer HO myself. As a Lionel guy I still think we got the better knuckle couplers. Debates asside, I am fascinated by the information I am learning in this video. You Flyer guys have a great line up of trains in S scale, and I can enjoy the chuff smoke and whistle of my 446 Hudson in HO scale. Thank you. That stop motion on the circus scene is awesome btw.
Thank you for producing this. My son still has the first American Flyer train I received for Christmas in 1958. I have a duplicate of that train now. I am currently in my third time of collecting American Flyer and building layouts. Just today i added a piece to my layout that I don't remember ever personally seeing before. Working with and playing with American Flyer keeps me busy and somewhat flexible now at nearly 74.
Its not possible to calculate the influence and inspiration that was sparked by AF trains as kids and parents worked on them, learned the mechanics and the basic electronic ideas behind operating them ... not to mention the joy giving them movement. Your first repair book (which I still have) was a "must" and as I turn 81 next week it is time to sell it all for someone else to discover. My huge collection/repair depot and the fellowship that came from working it has enriched every aspect of my life. This new video brings it all back clearly and what is old becomes young again for the child within. My late mom said "I'm glad you did something with them". ... Thank you .... 🙏✝
Thank you, Mr. Barker, for this and your previous video on A.C. Gilbert. I am a tinplate toy train lover of standard and O gauges. This year my daughter in law alerted me to a thrift store find of a 321 Hudson set ($70)! That project has ignited a love for S gauge trains. I built an elevated oval this summer out of Erector set parts and am sharing with my grandsons the joy of "career building toys". Your videos add greatly to my enjoyment of their history.
I"ve seen those S gauge in action....they just run and run. That 3 rail stuff....more complex and more issues...... S gauge..definitely more reliable....
Tom, you’re THE MAN when it comes to American Flyer S gauge trains.
Thank you for your knowledge and willingness to offer your help and expertise to all of us hobbyists!
We are forever grateful! 🚂
👍👍👍👍👍
Mr. Barker it was a wonderful video. I have enjoyed all of the Gilbert and AF videos that you have produced. Thank you.
Your books have been most helpful making repairs, especially for me the affixing the metal rims to plastic insulators of the steam locomotives (diecast and plastic) with epoxy putty. I have used your method on a 285, 312, 336 and 343 and they have never failed once the repair was made.
I also want to thank you for replying to my emailed questions whenever I had them.
Thank you Mr. Barker for taking the time to make these videos and sharing the history of the AC Gilbert trains. I was born in 1963 so I am one of the All Aboard Scenic Panels era train buffs. I do still have my original pioneer 600 set. Thanks to eBay I have acquired all the additional pieces to create the Westerners set. I realize that this was the last thing Gilbert made before they went out of business. I know they had one heck of a group of engineers and designers back in the day and I really do appreciate you taking the time and effort to share your knowledge in the history on the AC Gilbert train line thank you very much!!!
This video is fascinating. I live about 7 miles north of the factory, which still stands. MANY family members, including my mom, worked there. I believe that at one time Gilbert's was the largest employer in New Haven.
Tom...this is well done. The history and stories presented is facinating. Thank you for all you have done to promote and sustain the hobby. I keep learning from you! I am grateful for you and your contributions. Please keep them coming!
Fantastic video Tom ; thanks so much for posting it. My first train was an American Flyer freight set.
Wonderful video. THANK YOU! I love Flyer. I started with my Grandfather's 332 Northern and have grown a nice collection. I also have the Gilbert HO, and some Prewar 3 Rail Flyer. I have restored and am working on many more Flyer restoration projects, including a circus train, which was found in my house when I bought it, except the engine. I really enjoyed the stop motion work too!
Thank you, Mr. Barker, I used to buy repair books and parts from you back in the 1970s! I still collect American Flyer trains, both Gilbert and the ones currently made by Lionel.
I smiled the whole time I watched your video. It’s so neat you got to meet Maury Romer in person. Thank you for putting this video together.
Thank you for this video! I am a Lionel guy trying to learn more about American Flyer. I have some American Flyer HO myself.
As a Lionel guy I still think we got the better knuckle couplers. Debates asside, I am fascinated by the information I am learning in this video. You Flyer guys have a great line up of trains in S scale, and I can enjoy the chuff smoke and whistle of my 446 Hudson in HO scale.
Thank you. That stop motion on the circus scene is awesome btw.
Thank you for producing this. My son still has the first American Flyer train I received for Christmas in 1958. I have a duplicate of that train now. I am currently in my third time of collecting American Flyer and building layouts. Just today i added a piece to my layout that I don't remember ever personally seeing before. Working with and playing with American Flyer keeps me busy and somewhat flexible now at nearly 74.
Well planned & executed video ❤
Its not possible to calculate the influence and inspiration that was sparked by AF trains as kids and parents worked on them, learned the mechanics and the basic electronic ideas behind operating them ... not to mention the joy giving them movement. Your first repair book (which I still have) was a "must" and as I turn 81 next week it is time to sell it all for someone else to discover. My huge collection/repair depot and the fellowship that came from working it has enriched every aspect of my life. This new video brings it all back clearly and what is old becomes young again for the child within. My late mom said "I'm glad you did something with them". ... Thank you .... 🙏✝
Thank you, Mr. Barker, for this and your previous video on A.C. Gilbert. I am a tinplate toy train lover of standard and O gauges. This year my daughter in law alerted me to a thrift store find of a 321 Hudson set ($70)! That project has ignited a love for S gauge trains. I built an elevated oval this summer out of Erector set parts and am sharing with my grandsons the joy of "career building toys". Your videos add greatly to my enjoyment of their history.
Great video. I got american flyer 4-8-4 set in 1957 when I was 8 years old.
Nice history lesson, I really enjoyed the video. Thankyou.
Another wonderful video Tom, thank you for making and sharing this.
A wonderful video filled with a lot of historical information.
Thank you for sharing.
Mr barker you are the best!
Thank you for such a great video. What fantastic memories!
Thank you Mr.Baker......from CHICAGO WITH LOVE....CHOO CHOO!!!!
Great video! Well done
We had Erector sets and AF trains. What a great world it was.
Nice video Tom! Thank you!
LONG LIVE THE A.C. GILBERT COMPANY, MAKERS OF AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS, THE FINEST ELECTRIC TRAINS IN THE WORLD!
Great video! Nice job!
Thank you sir! I have set my original up around the Christmas tree since 1958.
I still think S guage is the best. Three rails is just wierd.
Still the best toy trains ever made!
Thanks for this video!
Hello there. Were there 2 versions of the circus engine. One with engine railings and one without?
can you rebuild a broken circus car cage?
Thank you so much,I am from Rochester,N.Y are you?
yes. 10 Brickstone Cir
Marx guy here, I`m O guage and would like to include Prewar Flyer in my fleet, But you S guys treat me with distain.
I won't...I promise!
That won't happen here!
I love them all ❤ Marx, AF, Lionel
I sent you 20 dollars by paypal for you pdf version of your repair book and never recieved it?
I did not get the paypal payment. did you use the correct email? TBBEQA@MAC.COM?
I"ve seen those S gauge in action....they just run and run. That 3 rail stuff....more complex and more issues...... S gauge..definitely more reliable....
MADE IN USA.
Less than 10 miles from me.
I sent you 20 dollars by paypal for you pdf version of your repair book and never recieved it?
I sent you 20 dollars by paypal for you pdf version of your repair book and never recieved it?
I sent you 20 dollars by paypal for you pdf version of your repair book and never recieved it?