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KASTER KIT

BIG BOY TOOL CHEST

TOY MACHINE GUN

We are a group of collectors who focus on products produced by and information about the former A.C. GilbertTM Company. These include Erector sets, chemistry sets, microscopes, American Flyer trains and many others.

Our goals:
  1. Showcase and celebrate the works of A.C.Gilbert
  2. Promote the Heritage Society by educating the public and by showing the works of our members.

What's New

For Everyone

5/4/12 7 new models by Bill Klein

4/17/12 Pictures from the 2011 National Convention

4/20/12 Michael Kent's 81" Ferris Wheel

4/10/12 Craig Willard's 1920's models

2/25/12 Dave Ware's Electric Train Cars

2/21/12 7 new models + 6 new vidoes by Bill Klein

2/20/12 4 more junior member's models

Bruce Hansen's New Erector Set Layout Book for sale on Heritage Exchange

2/5/12 Tom Washeck's Merry-Go-Round with Tips on building

2/4/12 You-Tube Video of Greg Ralston's amazing roller coaster

1/12/12 NEW Bruce Hansen's Parts Guide for all parts form 1933 to 1962

See the Article about Andy Jugle in the 12/2/10 Issue of American Profile

10/15/10 Junior Membership (ages 5-15) now available for $10 a year

7/17/10 Watch this terrific YouTube video
made at the 2009 Midwest Regional Meeting.
Thanks to Dave Blood and crew for putting this together.

Vote for Your Favorite Gilbet Erector Models

For Members

4/14/12 Manuals for #6.5 and 1929 #7.5, B and 10/12 sets
now in pdf format on the Members Only page

3/18/12 If you haven't received a March 2012 newsletter,
you are not on our 2012 membership list.
If you believe that we have made an error, please contact Secretary@acgilbertheritagesociety.com

The password for the Members Only page on our web site has beem changed
Please see the March 2012 Newsletter for the new password.

Minutes of the February 26 board meeting are on the Members Only page.

Low resolution draft copy of the ACGHS Members Models Manual
We want to add your unique models to this manual.
Send your pictures and descriptions to Bruce Hansen
A free updated manual will be given to all members
who register and attend the 2012 Nation Convention.
See our specs for the manual

Final status of the 2011 Treasury and 2011 Treasurer's Report

NEW Members' Activities Page.
Have you had a Gilbert display in a public place? Do you have a Gilbert Room that you would like to share? Any other Gilbert related activities? Please send pictures and a description to Dave Ware. Email address is in the directory.

Up-to-date status of the 2012 Treasury

Send your comments, questions and suggestions to the Webmaster


News and Upcoming Events

Model Steam Toy, Engine & Erector Set Show May 11 & 12 Elkhart IN.

Click here for full details



The Spring New England regional meet will be on April 29 at the Eli Whitney Museum in Hamden, CT from 9-noon. Address is 915 Whitney Ave at the Water House Building (one closest to the dam). For more info, contact Harvey Nash 732-536-7131 esa29@aol.com


The 2012 National Convention will be Minneaoplis, MN on June 9.
Info     Registration Form


The Fall Midwest regional meet wiill be on September 22 in Racine WI, hosted by Dave and Marilyn Blood