Golden Gate American Flyer Club

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Golden Gate American Flyer Club We are collectors and operators of S-gauge electric trains compatible with the American Flyer trains manufactured by the A.C. Gilbert Company. In 1938 the A.C.

Gilbert Co., already well known as the manufacturer of Erector sets, chemistry sets, and Mysto Magic sets, purchased the company that produced American (Chicago) Flyer Trains. After World War II Gilbert introduced its line of 1/64 scale trains with two rail track that was more realistic than the common three-rail track of the time. These trains were popular through the 1950’s and early 60’s. Today

Lionel LLC owns the brand and produces traditional and scale locomotives, cars, and accessories under the American Flyer name. Both original Gilbert trains and more recent “Flyonel” offerings can be found at train shows, some hobby shops, or online sellers. Other manufacturers such as American Models and MTH also produce Flyer compatible trains and track. The Golden Gate American Flyer Club meets monthly in members’ home where we
• Enjoy running trains on the hosts’ layouts
• Discuss the latest news from Lionel and other S-gauge manufacturers
• Sell, buy, and swap trains
• Show off our latest acquisitions in “Show ‘n Tell”
• Share tips on how to repair and restore our vintage trains

We also have a modular group that operates American Flyer trains for the public at train shows and other events around the Bay Area. If you have an interest in American Flyer trains we’d love to talk to you. Contact [email protected] for information on upcoming meetings.

14/12/2025

Some video from today at the Great Train Show

This weekend we’ve been running American Flyer Trains at the Great Train Show in Pleasanton. If you’re in the East Bay t...
14/12/2025

This weekend we’ve been running American Flyer Trains at the Great Train Show in Pleasanton. If you’re in the East Bay today stop by and say “Hi!”.

This weekend we’ll be running American Flyer Trains at the Great Train Show at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasan...
14/12/2024

This weekend we’ll be running American Flyer Trains at the Great Train Show at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. If you’re in the SF Bay Area come out and join us. The show runs from 10:00 to 4:00 on Saturday and Sunday.

Here’s a few pics from Flyer Fest West 2024. Lots of trains and we started distributing the State Belt RR flatcars!
10/08/2024

Here’s a few pics from Flyer Fest West 2024. Lots of trains and we started distributing the State Belt RR flatcars!

04/07/2024
Here are a few pics of our setup at the Great Train Show at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
10/12/2023

Here are a few pics of our setup at the Great Train Show at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.

09/12/2023

This weekend the GGAFC is running trains at the Great Train Show in Pleasanton. If you’re in the Bay Area come out and see our trains. We’ve also seen a couple of dealers with lots of Flyer.

04/12/2022

Today we were running American Flyer Trains at a show hosted by our friends in the San Joaquin Valley Toy Train Operators at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. The show runs from 10:00 to 3:00 on Sunday so come out and visit us if you can.

08/01/2022

Three FlyerChief American Flyer Trains running at the Great Train Show in Sacramento this weekend.

08/01/2022

Video from today courtesy of Cliff Gertz.

Here are some pics from today at the Great Train Show.
08/01/2022

Here are some pics from today at the Great Train Show.

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4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566

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