Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage American

A Collection of Vintage American Flyer S Gauge Model Train Parts and Repair Components - This lot comprises an assortment of vintage model train components, primarily identified by printed marks as American Flyer Lines equipment. The collection includes a black plastic tender body featuring white printed lettering that reads AMERICAN FLYER LINES beneath a circular emblem for the CHICAGO NORTHWESTERN LINE. A disassembled die-cast metal steam locomotive chassis is present, featuring three drive wheels on each side with visible internal brass gearing. The lot contains numerous electrical and mechanical sub-assemblies, including a motor field coil with copper windings, a loose armature with copper wire and brass bushings, and a metal bracket with an adhesive paper tag reading 3.00. Also included are multiple wheelsets, truck frames, a four-wheel trailing truck, and various metal plates. Electrical components feature a toggle switch stamped with UND. LAB. INC. INSP. 6A. 125V. A.C. D.C., along with lengths of multi-colored green, yellow, and red ribbon wire. The items are constructed from a variety of materials typical of mid-century model railroading, including die-cast zinc alloy, stamped tinplate, molded plastic, and brass. , The items in this collection are in varying states of disassembly and are offered for parts or restoration only. The die-cast locomotive chassis shows advanced oxidation and significant pitting or surface corrosion, particularly visible on the drive wheels (photo 5). The tender body exhibits heavy dust accumulation and minor surface scuffing but remains intact (photo 1). Several components show frayed wiring and loose solder joints (photo 3). The metal surfaces on the truck frames and axles show widespread surface rust and oxidation (photo 2). All mechanical and electrical components are untested.