For further directions, select Repair Post Installation in the left column or a printable version at the bottom of the page.

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Also available are test stands for American Flyer Steam and Diesel engines.  You can buy direct or from Port Line Hobby Supply.  

For instructions for the use of the above test stands go to Steam engine test stand instructions 

Here's the links to the servicing videos on my YouTube page on the cleaning and inspection of an American Flyer steam engine.

I will be adding to these as more videos are completed

Servicing Steam engines:

    Part 1   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZzYKkzOBYw&t=279s

    Part 2   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byn5UnWpg_g&t=121s

    Part 3   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiyOvnfQUYA&t=1s          (Contains reverse unit servicing)

                            This video includes wiring and servicing the reverse unit.

Servicing Diesel engines:

    Part 1    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItXWjY4xDaU&t=166s

    Part 2    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eku2Ruz8uxA

Additional videos:

    Smoke Unit Servicing

    Track Ballast    

    Packing for safe shipping

    American Flyer electronic whistle control test

    50 + year old American Flyer grease

Look at these, before and after!!

Notice the holes warn in the reverse unit contacts.  Making these simple changes can make a huge difference!

Please feel free to contact me by email ferris1531@gmail.com anytime.