American Flyer Std. Gauge

[RAY HOBIN]

Another item I found in the box of recently acquired old tinplate is a
railroad crossing signal by American Flyer. It is just under 12 inches tall
and has a red base and orange superstructure. Being that size, I can only
assume it was a standard gauge accessory. The top has a gothic
style gold spire. Just below the "spire" is a railroad crossing warning
"diamond". Below that is a metal box housing a vibrating solenoid, wire
connectors, and a striker arm which extends downwards to hit against the bell
below that. It appears to be from the 1920-1930 era.

All of my knowledgeable Flyer enthusiasts know only of Flyer's S gauge
products.

Anyone got more info on this accessory as well its value? It is in good
shape except for the frayed wiring.
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[A1FISH]

What you have is probably a 2116 Automatic Danger Signal. They were made
from 1928 to 1939, and are more STD Gauge size than anything else, but are
part of a set of accessories that Flyer sold for both StdG and O Gauge.
The Flyer vesion of Std Gauge was called Wide Gauge.

If its in good condition, it might go for $75 to $100, depending where in
the country you tried to sell it. A dealer would probably give you a
little less since they would want to make a profit on the sale.

Do you have the box it came in?