| Standard Catalog of American Flyer Trains |  | Author: David Doyle
Publisher: Krause Publications
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 400
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Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.8
ISBN: 0896895157
Dewey Decimal Number: 625.19075
EAN: 9780896895157
ASIN: 0896895157
Publication Date: September 26, 2007
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Product Description
Highly sought-after model of trains, second only to Lionel, by 30,000+ collectors who attend the largest train show in the U.S., held twice a year in Pennsylvania. Is the ONLY full-color guide on the subject, serving the needs of toy train collectors who rely on detailed color photos to accurately identify trains. A bargain buy when first introduced as "Chicago Flyer," American Flyer trains rose to premier toy train status in the last half of the 20th century, and maintain the second spot today! The company's claim to fame, the S gauge train, is supported by the wide gauge and prewar HO and O gauge trains, in collector popularity, and this one-of-a-kind guide covers all three groups in extensive detail. The most comprehensive overview of the American Flyer line, this book follows the winning format of the Standard Catalog line of toy train references.
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 Essential for AF train fan's November 1, 2009
R. Groh (Kansas City, MO)
I have just wandered into the American Flyer train tent after many years as a N/HO/O train collector/hobbyist (abet never very serious about it - I just like trains - big, small - I like them all) when I purchased an AF 310 engine at an auction. Always wanted some AF S-gauge and now I had a start. But now I needed to know a bit about the AF train 'empire' - the models, their time chronology, etc.
One of the keys to acquiring this kind of is a good reference book that covers the entire spread of AF train products. This book is such a reference book. It is a very good basis for building one's knowledge base and, so far, it has delivered in spades.
Bottom line: an excellent reference book for American Flyer trains. Highly recommended.
 Nice Pictures, but very innacurate March 18, 2009
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At first glance, this is a nicely done pictorial of American Flyer Trains.
However, there are numerous errors and omissions. The omissions include very common well documented items.
The HO section is almost useless as the number of missing items are so numerous.
Many items are missing the dates of manufacture. Also the Sacristy numbers are in many instances absolutely void of reality.
Value is changeable, but not as subjective as the values for a large number of items. Many items are so miss-valued as to be a real disservice to the user.
Use the book for the pretty pictures only.
Good book for American Flyer train owners March 6, 2009
John F. Stitzer
I'm not a collector, so I can't comment on the accuracy of the material contained in this book. However, the quality of the photos, completeness, and overall look are excellent. I first saw this in a local bookstore, but the price kept me from purchasing it. It was only when I found it on Amazon at a much reduced price that I decided to buy it.
I received my first American Flyer train set for Christmas when I was about 6 years old in 1957. My father continued to add to it until I ended up with four engines, many accessories, and a lot of track which was enough to make a really nice layout. This book has been useful in helping me identify the value of items in my collection, their date of manufacture, and rarity. Overall, a very good book.
American Flyer Trains June 19, 2008
Carol Dieckman (New Richmond, OH USA)
I ordered this for my husband and he absolutely loves it. He had seen it other places at a much higher price and was thrilled you had it.
Thank you.
Train book February 16, 2008
Michael Speltz (Minneapolis, MN USA)
Great book with many excellent photos and variations. A must have for any Flyer fan!
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