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Gilbert 1940 american flyer union pacific train set

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GMF
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Gilbert 1940 american flyer union pacific train set
Posted by GMF on Friday, November 22, 2013 6:00 PM

We have an #4018 union pacific set purchased in 1940 from Henry Newgard & Company in Chicago.  I can't find info on this. 

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Posted by TrainLarry on Saturday, November 23, 2013 2:57 PM

Pictures would help in identifying your trains.

Larry

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Posted by Northwoods Flyer on Saturday, November 23, 2013 3:19 PM

GMF,

Welcome to the forum. 

Your set is from early in the Gilbert era of American Flyer Trains, after the manufacturing of trains was moved from Chicago to New Haven Connecticut.  It is an O gauge, 3 rail set.  What kind of information are you looking for?

This link will take you to the 1940 Catalog page that shows your set.

  http://www.myflyertrains.org/AF_Catalogs/1940Catalog/AF_1940_catalog_page19.htm

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Posted by AF53 on Saturday, November 23, 2013 11:30 PM

Welcome!

That is an awesome set! Would love to see some pics!

Ray

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