I had an American Flyer train. I also built cranes with the Erector Set.
It's an Erector setMy wife saw this thread. Nearing age 65, she suggested that maybe what I need now-a-days is an erection set. (Please don't ban me mods!)
AC. Gilbert made 'em both.I had one of those as well, inherited it from father. Way more complex than friends lionels.
I had the compound engine, cattle station, passenger station switch track. It was incredible.
I forgot about the Girder and Panel,I had one of those too!! I loved it!!I had Erector sets, Lincoln Logs, Legos, and Girder and Panel sets...all great fun. Didn't have a preference.
Edit: Also, Science Fair Electronics Kit, Star Wars, GI Joe, and other fun stuff.
Ditto, the Girder and Panel set was amazing. Great memory, thanks for mentioning it!I forgot about the Girder and Panel,I had one of those too!! I loved it!!