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i have a classic american flyer, but i lost my tracks for it where do i find more?

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Posted by phillyreading on Friday, August 26, 2005 12:41 AM
S-Helper has a nice system but you must cut the end peice off to use it with A.F. style track or GarGraves, however GarGraves sells matching switches, to find switch machines if GarGraves don't carry it try Ross Custom Switches listed @rosscustomswitches.com
K-Line track is A.F. compatable, but no switches as of yet that I know of.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 8:32 PM
Yo Mole, Get the new S Helper service track. It may be a little pricy but it looks GREAT!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 6:34 PM
Go to www. trainmarket.com. Ray Ellen will treat you right. Lots of flyer equipment at a fair price.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 3:58 AM
I, too, would recommend the newer S gauge track offered by S Helper Service and/or American Models (visit their respective web sites; do a Google search for the names). Why go for the old stuff, which may or may not be in first-rate condition? And consider giving Davis Trains a call, as recommended above--they will have what you need.

You should have no real problem at all locating S gauge track, even if your local dealer doesn't carry it. Heck, you're lucky to even have a local dealer! I do all of my train buying by mail order, with ecxcellent results. I do not do eBay simply because. . . well, because I don't do eBay.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 8:27 PM
As mentioned in the above postings you have a fair selection. Ebay for original Flyer.
"K-line" for new tubular track (No switches though). "S Helper Service" for Track and switches with plastic roadbed. (Nice looking stuff too! My personal opinion.). "Gargaves" track and switches are a ready standard. And id like to add one more. "American Models", a very nice line of sectional track. and switches. Much like Atlas HO gauge track, but looks more realistic. Original American Flyer will run on all of them. Have fun!
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Posted by Dave Farquhar on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 8:00 PM
I second the Ebay suggestion. Check here:
http://toys.listings.ebay.com/S-Scale_Track-Accessories-Scenery_W0QQfromZR4QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQsacatZ19144QQsocmdZListingItemList

Don't give up; AF track is dirt common. Virtually every AF hobbyist has two track sections in a box under the layout for every piece that's on the layout. I see several lots on there right now. You should have no difficulty at all winning one of the smaller lots.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 9:30 AM
Try ebay.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 8:40 AM
If you want it on the cheap, Just Trains has some nice used ones at the front of the store for 15.00. I think it was 22 curve and 18 straight. THey ship so call and ask.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 6:32 AM
S-Helper makes great looking new track with roadbed. See www.showcaseline.com
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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Monday, August 15, 2005 9:48 PM
Davis Trains, Milford, Ohio has what you need.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 15, 2005 9:11 PM
K-Line makes Flyer-style S-Gauge Track. You can order it from wholesaletrains.com, and probably some other places.

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Posted by csxt30 on Monday, August 15, 2005 8:46 PM
In addition to the train shows, you might find some at a hobby shop, & maybe as an alternative you can get Gargraves track & switches. Hope this helps, too !
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 15, 2005 8:43 PM
but i have, and i've been to hobbycorner,some place at the mall called jnr's,ive even been on hobytron.com and hobby zone.com and it seems to be impossible to find it i might even cell the train set on ebay because of my harche track delay.[:(]
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Posted by IRONROOSTER on Monday, August 15, 2005 8:27 PM
Welcome to the forum.
Greenberg Train Shows usuallly have at least one dealer with American Flyer track.
Other shows with toy trains usually have a dealer with American flyer track.
Check with toy train dealers in your area.
Good luck
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i have a classic american flyer, but i lost my tracks for it where do i find more?
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 15, 2005 8:08 PM
all i want is more tracks please help![^]

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