Here is an interesting American Flyer COMPLETE set from 1954. This is the GREEN stripe satin silver version of the 1953 chrome Rocket set. This satin silver version of the loco and cars features a deep dark green accent on the locos and GREEN STRIPE on the cars.
This is one of those sets that collectors seek because of the green stripes and of course the quality.
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Here is a detailed breakdown of each item for your consideration:
THE SET BOX 5570H:
The set box has some driness to it. It shows wear in the form of a few tears, rubs, light separation, etc. At some point, the box sustained liquid stain of some sort at the bottom--water, oil, smoke fluid? The number stamp is not legible with the naked eye. However, the box number has been verified using Tufts and our own archived pictures to be the correct set box. P5.
THE ROCKET 474 PA POWERED UNIT
C6+. The PA is the powered unit. Satin silver version (versus the chromed version). We tested it and it ran smoothly. E-unit cycles. There are some rubs on the roof. There is a little rubbing on the vent on the roof towards the back. There is some evidence of handling, and some "dirt" on the top that I will leave to you to clean. Good printing. The decals are all great, and the sides are nice--this is rare with this unit. The shade of green is consistent. Check out the nose decal.
The original wrapper is here for this engine. The printing is strong on the wrapper. The wrapper is clean.
THE 475 DUMMY A UNIT PA
C6+. Is clean. The roof shows some handling and "time-dirt" that I will leave to you to clean. There are a few small rubs in the roof, especially near the vents. There are other small rubs and a few scratches here and there, but they dio npt distract. The decals are in excellent shape. The decals and sides are nice. Good printing.
The wrapper is here but shows considerable wear. As you can see, the printing is sharp on it.
ALL OF THE PASSENGER CARS HAVE OPERATING KNUCKLE COUPLERS. THEY ARE ALL SATIN SILVER PLASTIC SHELLS WITH GREEN PAINTED STRIPES AND THE BODY FLUTING AS WELL AS STAMPED AMERICAN FLYER LINES AND RIVETED NAMEBOARDS. STRIPES MATCH.
THE BOTTOMS OF THESE CARS SHOW LIGHT OXIDATION IN PLACES, BUT ACTUALLY LOOKS QUITE CLEAN. ALL PICTURED.
THE 960 COLUMBUS COMBINE (COMBO BAGGAGE COACH)
Stripe is solid and in great shape. Is overall nice. Does show some handling and use, especially in the roof. Has some scratches, mainly in the roof. A few rubs here and there. Numberboards look nice. C6+.
THE 961 JEFFERSON VISTA DOME
Is overall nice. Does show some handling and use, especially in the roof. Has a few scratches, mainly in the roof. A few rubs here and there. Numberboards look nice. C6+.
THE 962 HAMILTON VISTA DOME
Is overall nice. Does show some handling and use, especially in the roof. Has a few scratches, mainly in the roof. A few rubs here and there. Numberboards look nice. C6+.
THE 963 WASHINGTON OBSERVATION
Is overall nice. Does show some handling and use, especially in the roof. Has a few scratches, mainly in the roof. The drumheasd is here but shows wear. A few rubs here and there. Numberboards look nice. C6.
BOXES--Passenger Cars
The boxes are here. Some are missing one end. Boxes are soft and somewhat weak, but they are here. P5. Please see pictures to see condition of all passenger car boxes.
THERE IS MORE:
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690 Track lock on
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702 One box of CURVED TRACK 702
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704 One boxed UNCOUPLING TRACK SECTION
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706 One diesel horn control cannister and base, boxed
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No transformer included here
- No paper