American Flyer: Classic Toy Trains

Collectors and fans will be thrilled with this first-ever, gloriously illustrated guide to the history of the American Flyer model trains.

“Informative and colorfully illustrated...a delight for collectors.”—Chicago Tribune

A visual tribute presents more than 200 photos and illustrations, starting with the very first pre-1920s trains, from the engine to the caboose, along with the individuals who designed and built them, the stores that sold them, and the most intriguing tabletop train displays. For those on the lookout for rare models, pictures highlight the hardest-to-find, most valuable train cars. That way, collectors will be sure to recognize them when they check those forgotten toys stored in the attic or discover them available for a song at a yard sale.