Gilbert Catalog
Price in 1954: $19.95
American Flyer's famous Talking Station, newly-designed to make it better than ever! When you press remote control button. this is what happens automatically: your train stops in front of the station, and while it waits you hear sounds right from the station interior - hissing steam, piston chugs, trainmaster‘s voice, etc. When sounds cease, train automatically resumes trip. Entire operation is electrical — no batteries required. Don't confuse this station with others which do far, far less. Dimensions: 16” long, 6" high, 8” wide.

Price in 1955: $19.95
American Flyer‘s famous Talking Station, newly—designed to make it better than ever! When you press remote control button, this is what happens automatically: your train stops in front of the station, and while it waits you hear sounds right from the station interior - hissing steam, piston chugs, trainmaster’s voice, etc. When sounds cease, train automatically resumes trip. Entire operation is electrical—no batteries required. Don’t confuse this station with others which do far, far less. Dimensions: 16” long, 8 3/4” high, 9” wide.