Parts

Tinplate components were usually produced using presses and dies and as such are difficult to reproduce one-off. If the part was produced post WWII, even if used on different models then the best way to obtain one is from a damaged or scrap model/toy. If you expect to collect and restore such items then you would be well advised to buy up and store junk examples so that you can access spare components when you need them.

Regards, Greg.P.

There are a number of places that sell original and reproduction American Flyer parts. I saw a couple at the train show in West Springfield in January. A Google search should find some for you.

Have you talked with any American Flyer parts dealers?

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Here are a couple suppliers of American Flyer parts:

RFG Co.:

Hobby Surplus Sales:

Bill Bill's Railroad Empire N Scale Model Railroad:

History of N Scale: Railroad Books, Toys, and Trains: to 1,200 sites: