S Gauge American Flyer

Shop American Flyer S Gauge trains and equipment for sale across the railroad, from locomotives and rolling stock to train sets, track, parts, controls, and accessories. Use the collections below to find the S Gauge equipment you need for running, collecting, repairing, or expanding your railroad.

American Flyer S Gauge Trains & Equipment

Whether you're adding another engine, completing a train, maintaining equipment, or expanding an S Gauge layout, this hub brings the American Flyer S Gauge lineup together in one place.

An American Flyer S Gauge railroad goes beyond locomotives and train cars. Track and switches, transformers and controls, replacement parts, operating accessories, and trackside equipment all play a role in keeping a railroad running and giving you more ways to expand it.

Track & Switches

Track sections and switches can help maintain an existing American Flyer S Gauge layout or build a larger railroad. For the dedicated newer track system, shop American Flyer FasTrack.

Transformers & Train Control

American Flyer S Gauge equipment spans different generations of power and control. Traditional trains commonly use transformer control, while later locomotives may include additional sound or control features. Check the requirements of the individual model when matching trains with power and control equipment.

Parts & Accessories

Locomotive and tender parts, wheels, trucks, couplers, electrical components, signals, stations, bridges, operating accessories, and other equipment can help keep an American Flyer S Gauge railroad running and growing.

S Gauge refers to the track gauge, while S Scale refers to the 1:64 modeling proportion. American Flyer is strongly associated with both terms, so shoppers commonly use American Flyer S Gauge and American Flyer S Scale when searching for related trains and equipment.

Traditional American Flyer S Gauge equipment may use proportions and detailing that differ from more scale-oriented S Scale models. Dimensions, minimum curves, couplers, and other specifications can therefore vary between models.

Lionel American Flyer expanded the S Gauge lineup with additional locomotives, rolling stock, train sets, and operating technology. Depending on the model, later equipment can include different levels of detailing, sound, smoke, and control features.

This gives S Gauge shoppers equipment from different generations, but power, controls, couplers, and minimum-curve requirements should be checked when combining models from different periods.

For equipment specifically from the classic Gilbert Postwar era, shop American Flyer Postwar Trains.

Trainz inventory can include new and used American Flyer S Gauge locomotives, engines, rolling stock, train sets, track, controls, accessories, and parts. Changing pre-owned inventory can also bring discontinued and harder-to-find S Gauge equipment back onto the market.

When shopping used equipment, review the individual listing for condition, included components, tested operation, couplers, packaging, and operating features. For locomotives and electronic equipment, also check power, control, and minimum-curve requirements.

Trainz buys qualifying collections that can include American Flyer S Gauge locomotives, rolling stock, train sets, track, transformers, controls, accessories, and parts. Learn more through Sell My Trains – How It Works.

What gauge are American Flyer trains?

American Flyer is best known for S Gauge trains. Earlier American Flyer equipment was also produced in other gauges.

What scale is American Flyer S Gauge?

S Scale is 1:64. Traditional American Flyer S Gauge equipment may not always use exact scale proportions.

What kind of track does American Flyer S Gauge use?

American Flyer S Gauge trains run on two-rail S Gauge track. The specific track system and curve requirements depend on the equipment and layout.

What transformer do American Flyer S Gauge trains use?

Traditional American Flyer S Gauge trains generally use variable AC transformer power. Later models may have additional control requirements.

Can Lionel American Flyer run with older American Flyer S Gauge trains?

Yes, many can be used on the same S Gauge railroad, but power, controls, couplers, and minimum curves should be checked for each model.