Question about American Flyer Wide Gauge "Hamiltonian" Cars

[Hoffman]

Hello All!

I recently was pleased to pick up 3 AF "Hamiltonian" Cars at a local train meet.  I have 2 questions:

1. One of the cars has the expected AF Oil Label on the bottom, but the other 2 have Lionel oil labels.  Is this some sort of crossover from when Lionel took them over or do I have something that shouldn't be?  Anyone know?

2. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement pickup roller assembly for one of the cars?  All my usual parts sites don't seem to have that.

Thank you!

Paul

[rrlineman]

Hoffman

Hello All!

I recently was pleased to pick up 3 AF "Hamiltonian" Cars at a local train meet.  I have 2 questions:

1. One of the cars has the expected AF Oil Label on the bottom, but the other 2 have Lionel oil labels.  Is this some sort of crossover from when Lionel took them over or do I have something that shouldn't be?  Anyone know?

2. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement pickup roller assembly for one of the cars?  All my usual parts sites don't seem to have that.

Thank you!

Paul

 these cars were made over 80 yrs ago, Lionel had nothing to to with them. the stickers probably came from a service station to replace the ones that fell off. As for the rollers, Try Hennings Trains in Landsdale Pa. or you might find a Lionel Srandard gauge roller that will work

[JonEddy]

Hoffman

2. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement pickup roller assembly for one of the cars?  All my usual parts sites don't seem to have that.

Thank you!

Paul

 

Congrats on the find! Portlines has them for eletric wide gauge engines according to their site.

     Jon