On eBay there is an auction for a 1957, Gilbert HO Dealer Promotional catalog. Here is the link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/GILBERT-AMERICAN-FLYER-HO-1957-DEALER-PROMOTIONAL-CATALOG-E-CONDITION/36256603

Is this group still in Business here or is it done?.Still awaiting a answer on the correct type of spray paint to repaint a couple of Flyer HO early engines... Thanks Hank

As part of a tinplate lot that I'm handling for our model railroad club (NSMRC) I have acquired a TRU-MODEL HO train set.and wondering exactly what do I have The train is a 5318 with PFE reefer, Texac

Hello, I've just joined this interesting group. Before posting my first question, I thougth it might be useful to introduce myself so you'll know where I'm coming from. I made the transition from Lion

Hello Group members, Allow me to introduce myself: I have a 1955 Gilbert HO NYC 443 model railroad set in its original boxes that I found in an attic about 30 years ago. I’m not a serious train collec

Computer lost or I helped it loose the reply awhile back as to what black paint I can use to apply on couple of Flyer HO engines to spruce em up. Any one remember this old post? A store bought spray c

I was contacted by a Flyer repairman who wondered if I might have a wiring diagram for the DC reverse unit used in Pre War flyer locomotives both HO and O gauge. I don't have one, which is why I am as

Gilbert purist, read no further! I would not want you to have a heart seizure because I am "mutilating" some vintage cars. They weren't in great shape when I bought them. I am detailing the cars, addi

You may have gotten some copies of a message that Ken sent to several groups informing them of issues with Yahoo groups for those who don't use a Yahoo mail address as their account address at Yahoo.

I just attempted to reply to a post on a Yahoo groups list by using the website to search the archives. However when I log into the website I am asked to change my e-mail address to Yahoo mail. I alre

Back in 1956 I received a Gilbert HO trainset. The track (if any) disappeared a long time ago. What I remember, first and foremost was the NYC Hudson (I still have it), a red 8 wheel center cupola cab

Speaking of train sets, I received mine in 1949. And, for the record, the refer was a Pacific Fruit Express in orange, not the white Merchants Despatch. Regards, Walter

Hey guys. Hope everyone had a safe holiday. I wanted to give you an update on the new parts I've been working on. I found out the hard way that there's a HUGE learning curve when it comes to mold maki

I picked up some curved and straight sections of old Gilbert HO brown bakelite track, the type with nails on the ends. Is this of any value, or do people throw out old track because it is worthless? T

I added an album with four photos. I hope it's OK that one of them is a Revell Boxcar.

Hi guys, I've started working on a few projects now that the weather is nice, sorta... First up is a AA set of S gauge F units that I've painted as M&StL for a friend. The power unit was an original s

Recently I acquired a mid 50's HO DC Hudson. The OEM motor was labeled a 7-15 volt universal motor. The motor was worn and drew a lot of current. I replaced it with a 18mm square 4 magnet 6 pole DC mo

Hi everyone in the Gilbert HO group. I mentioned I had something I wanted to show when it arrived. Well, it is here and it is something I've never seen before. It may just be another instance where A.

Hello again Gilbert group. Here are a couple of images regarding the post war Hudson lead truck designs. The left truck is the original design while the truck to the right is the advanced design. The

Thought I'd share a photo (attached) of a set I picked up last week. It's the HO-148 Set from 1950. It came with the "S style" HO track. Original box, but the lid is not in the greatest condition. The