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Wow, glad to see my technique is helping in the home improvement category as well. Very ingenious, and thanks for sharing!

Thanks Terry. If you check another one of my videos, you'll find one of my builds with two separate smoke units working independently. Marx on one side, Lionel on the other. Check it out and let me know what you think.

@RalphMannielloJr Thanks Ralph. Glad you like them.

@toddedeker3528 My pleasure. (along with the building )😏

Thank you so much.

They are originals. Thanks for asking and watching.

Yes, it took a lot of planning and engineering to put all that together, and so glad you appreciate it. And if you're looking for 'Marx restorations' I'm your guy.

Thanks John.

@davidcraft3103 Thanks for the vote of confidence in me Dave, but I already moved the stack back a while ago due to popular demand. Now if you want to see smoke, check out my latest video featuring the Horror Express Halloween train!

Thanks John. No, I got that searchlight car in a junk lot with the top section already missing. If you need that part, Robert Grossman has a replacement made from a modified Lionel unit. Not original, but functional.

Thanks Steve. Always good to hear from you.

I'll keep that marker suggestion in mind. But realistically, it's not a 'train' anyway by normal standards.😮 But stay tuned Oliver, because I already have plans for my 2nd smoke machine!🎉

It was meant to be. Thanks for the comment.

That’s great !

Thanks Jim. Glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks Edward. Glad you enjoyed it

And thank you again.

Welcome aboard! And to answer your questions, check out my Norfolk and Western recreation video and you'll see the finished product.

@@Marxmotorman ok awesome!

Thank you! Will do!

@@Marxmotorman anytime! But I do have 2 questions, are you going to paint it like the real canadian pacific locomotives? and when is part 2 going to come out?

Yes they are! And thanks John.

Hey Plunker. Those prewar AFs are really attractive with the brass all polished up. Good luck, and me want seeum when done.

Thanks John.

I knew right away it was a 666. I have both 666 and 1666, great looking engine so reliable . Right now im having trouble with my 1829 Santa Fe the linkage keeps getting stuck.i tried spacers no luck. Maybe do a video on this engine youre friend. Bernie from California

Hey Bernie. There's two reasons why the linkage is getting stuck. It's either the linkage is either in the wrong position on the drive wheel, or the arc shaped pivot arm needs to be adjusted away from the drivers. Trust me and let me know how you make out. Oh yeah, and lose those spacers.

Thanks Dave. You're right about Marx Trains. You usually find them at train shows under the display tables in boxes. And that's where I do all by digging.🤩

Thank you Ronald.

@@seventhcircleracing3012 Thank you.

Not to my knowledge, but I've experimented with different types of resistors to lower the voltage going into the motor with mixed success.

Thank you Mr. Silverrailz. I'm doing a repaint on it now, and removed the plastic tube which actually improved the smoke output. A sequel will follow, so stay tuned.

Thanks John K.

@@MygrandpasTrain The material wouldn't make any difference. But I did remove the tube, and it did make an improvement.

Thanks, Bluesharpie, but so far it looks like the nays have it. I might have a solution to the smoke problem without the surgery, so stay tuned.

Thanks, and glad you enjoyed it. I'm doing a repaint on it and will have a sequel ready in about a week. Stay tuned.

Thanks John. I do plan on doing a repaint and getting the smoke to 'puff' a bit better.

Good observation. That is a standard Marx 666 that I painted in a Southern Crescent motif.

@@Marxmotorman Sounds nice! We all out here would like to see more pictures of it.

Ok then Matt. I'll try to showcase it within the next few weeks.

Thanks Ronald. That's just one of three lines on the layout.

I agree, the way it looks nowis great and runs great.

Ok thanks. I'm keeping track (pardon the pun) of the comments.

Ok, looks like the nays have it.

And the nays have it. The stack stays in place.

Doesn't bother me a bit. It is better than using my fat fingers which blocks the view. Besides, I don't use chop sticks.

@@Marxmotorman Those plastic toothpicks may serve as an option.. 🙏😊

According to My Greenberg's Price Guide, the loco is worth $60.00, and the Sound -of-Power tender is worth $80.00. The cars would vary depending on the type, etc. If you've got the side smoker, it's worth $85.00. o

@@Marxmotorman Ok. Thank you. So they are not worth selling then. We got them in original box. We were surprised they were gray.

@@PatrickCrossfire. You didn't mention the original box. In that case, depending on the condition of the box, you can double the amount they're worth! You've got quite a prize there, Patrick

I'll tell you why Patrick. Marx trains are cheaper, and MUCH less complicated than Lionel. The Lionels are more difficult to work on, and their part numbering system is a real nightmare. In general, Marx parts are more universal than Lionel.

@@Marxmotorman Yes definitely. I have already repaired 3 Marx engines. My 1954 Lionel F-3 will not run I have tried everything. Nothing works. I put it in storage. Also the Marx E-7's are really good looking and smooth running. I'm on e-bay a lot and just picked up 2 more 1095's A+A in good condition. I have noticed the Marx Prices keep creeping up and Lionel prices going down since 2017. Looks like we are not the only ones who can see the value difference. Thanks for the response. Look forward to more videos. Chow.

@@PatrickCrossfire. I've noticed the price trend myself. In my experience with Lionel motors, I've found that the complicated E unit is usually the culprit. The complete units themselves are fairly expensive, but rebuilding kits are available. And, as typical Lionel, they pose a real challenge to reassemble.

@@Marxmotorman Yes. That is what went out on my 1954 F-3 which is dual motored. I tried to bypass the E-unit like I have done on 3 Marx engines but to my surprise they wont move. Nothing. Im baffled. So apparently the E-Units are integral to the motor function? Maybe. Im not sure. I tried several different wiring combos but not go. I gave up. I also gave up on buying anymore Lionel engines as I fear I wont be able to fix them. They are nicely made but seem overly complicated which is not good for me. Only Marx E-7's will continue to be collected at this point. Thank you for your response.

@@PatrickCrossfire. No, there is a way to bypass the E unit, as I've had a few motors sans the E unit which I later installed. Unfortunately, those motors have been sold, and my ancient memory fails to recall which wires go where. I would go to OGR forum and ask one of the knowledgeable members how to go about it.

Nevermind. I wasnt winding it hard enough lol

Thank you, and yes, I do have a video out that shows how to repair the whistle. Just go to my channel and you'll find it. I don't know your mechanical skills, but it is a very difficult repair, even for myself.

Ok, problem solved! I would use some good 10w oil around the bushings though.

Thanks, Long John. I'll be building a set of passenger cars to go with it in the near future, which I'll be showcasing on this channel as well. So stay tuned.

Greenberg's Guide states both the 666 and 1666 were available with the steam chest smoke option. However, the Big Rail work train usually came sans the E unit. I'm quite familiar with the "Sound f Power" tenders, with the one in this video being inoperative when I received it. It was usually paired with the gray stripped variation of the 1666, as that was the same color as the tender. Marx came out with it around 1969/70, which beat Lionel's version by over a year.

@@Marxmotorman Thanks for the reply. The side smokers use a plunder method and one some I have the plunger gets stuck. Just be aware of that and oil the plunger area when you can. The point about the rubber drive was that as far as I know MarX never used it with the cast iron engine only on the plastic ones. I have at least one of the gray 1666 ones in my collection as well.

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@@rennethjarrett4580 It makes sense that the 1666 would have the rubber tire since it's much lighter than the 666. And regarding the plastic piston on the side smoker, light grease works better than oil, as it lubricates longer, and helps seal the gap between the piston and the cylinder resulting in less leakage of smoke bypassing the piston. Not to mention less messy.

Glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you, and you'll find the finished product by watching my Norfolk and Western custom build video on this channel.

@@Marxmotorman thanx, great build!!

Thank you.

Thanks. The William Crooks locomotive is hard to find unbroken. And the 'copper Queen" set was made in 1938-39 only.

Thanks Paul.

And thank you for watching and the great accolades. Much appreciated.

Thank you Plunker

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