Motive power: American Models, Gilbert American Flyer, Lionel American Flyer, S-Helper Service Rolling stock: American Models, Gilbert American Flyer, Lionel American Flyer, MTH Electric Trains ...

Gilbert decided American Flyer needed a low-end switcher to compete with the Lionel NW2. With one Alco and one EMD diesel already in the line, they decided to model the Baldwin S8 switcher.