Track, wiring, etc. for an old American Flyer set?

[BigAl 956]

Lionel has started making FasTrack like track for Flyer. It should work fine with your early 60's set and transformer. Check out the Flyer Fastrack page at the Lionel website. https://www.lionel.com/brands/american-flyer

[rrswede]

What is the number on the locomotive and the model number of the transformer?

swede

[lionelsoni]

If it was new in the early sixties, the scale is 1/64, the track gauge is 7/8 inch, and the track has two rails.  The track voltage is about 15 volts maximum.  Depending on the model, it could be DC only or either AC or DC.

[burbri45]

I’ve recently been giving thought to trying to fix up my dad’s American Flyer set (an original, likely purchased in the early 60’s).  I’ve never seen it operate before, as the track and the wires that connect to the power transformer went missing decades ago.  However, the transformer, engine, and cars are all there and look functionally complete.

What I’m wondering about is whether new track, wire, etc. might be compatible with the set, or whether I’d have to start scouting for old parts? Really, my main goal is just to get it running, regardless of how I do it.  This would be a new experience for me, as I’ve always been a model railroader only working with HO scale trains, and I’ve rarely worked with anything this old.  But, I’m also not willing to give up easily.