A.C. Gilbert American Flyer Trains (1949-1961) Video Games launched on October 1

launched on October 1

Curators Note: Featuring the original 1999 'Yum

Developed by a small team of engineers

unveiled alongside the original iBook in July 1999

took the beloved 3D picture viewer of the mid-20th century and added a whole new layer of magic for children by giving the images a voice

A.C. Gilbert American Flyer Trains (1949-1961) Video Games launched on October 1American Flyer Trains American Flyer Trains, particularly the legendary S gauge models produced by the A. C. Gilbert Company after World War II, transformed the model railroading landscape by prioritizing realistic "two rail" track design over the three rail systems of competitors like Lionel. While the brand originated in Chicago in the early 1900s, its golden era began in 1946 when Gilbert introduced a 3 16 inch scale that utilized narrower, more