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. M3103 THE BASICS “O”, “S”, “HO” American Flyer Read more
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 knuckle is closed. This Read more
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 Read more
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 prominent of which was Meccano Read more
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 CLEANING TRACK One of the most important factors which causes poor Read more
