American Flyer transformer #1295

[Traincomet]

Hello, I am trying to replace my father's American Flyer wide gauge train set that was thrown out by my mother. My father was born in 1922 and I assume he would have gotten the train set when he was around 10 years old (maybe earlier). All I have remaining from the set is the transformer which is an American Flyer transformer #1295. Does anyone out there know what train set this transformer was used with? I know I can't accurately replace his train set but any information that can get me closer to the time frame that he got it will help tremendously with picking out the correct cars/engines. Thank you, any info will help!

[rrswede]

Welcome to the forum, traincomet.

There are many members who have great American Flyer knowledge. I am not one of them. However, the 1930 American Flyer catalog lists this model transformer, so maybe something like the 3195 or 4693 engines would be a starting point.

Hope this helps.

swede

[Traincomet]

Thank you so much! 1930 is right in the ball park for when my Dad would have gotten the train (he would have been 8). I tried looking at catalogs but they are hard to find on the internet. I hope to use this forum in the future as like you say there is great American Flyer knowledge. Gonna try to find a 1930 catalog. Thank you again. Lori

[Nationwidelines]

I am not sure that American Flyer ever included a transformer with Wide Gauge sets.  In looking through the catalogs that featured the 1295 transformer, the descriptions of the Wide Gauge sets always had a note similar to the following:

"We recommend our transformers of xxx watt capacity or more"   

The 1295 transformer first appeared in the 1929 catalog and last appeared in the 1935 catalog.  

NWL

[Traincomet]

Thank you for the info. 1929 - 1935 would be in the ball park for when my father probably recieved his train. This forum is wonderful and I appreciate the answers I've gotten. It really helps.