https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/07/old-s-scale-american-flyer-needs-cleaning.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=old-s-scale-american-flyer-needs-cleaning Model railroads and model trains Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:19:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/07/old-s-scale-american-flyer-needs-cleaning.html#comment-39093 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:19:16 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5681#comment-39093 There are several AF groups on FaceBook that have skilled repair/restore specialists.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/07/old-s-scale-american-flyer-needs-cleaning.html#comment-39090 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:14:24 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5681#comment-39090 Use a soft paintbrush to clean off external dust then compressed air or contact cleaner to flush out the mechanisms. Lightly lube and should be good to go.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/07/old-s-scale-american-flyer-needs-cleaning.html#comment-39087 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:43:26 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5681#comment-39087 Hi Reece,
A close friend asked me to look at an old American Flyer train set that was stored in the attic for many years. She wanted to pass it on to a grandson. I’m a Lionel and HO kind a guy but I agreed to look it over.
Good luck,
Ed

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