I know it's late for this, but thanks for a great vid! I love the old marx trains and the accessories! All that mechanical coolness from the old days! Best of luck to you!
Marx trains rule that's all I had growing up. There still and always will be my favorite trains. I have Lionel's and some mth but Marx's always bring me back to being 7 yrs old Christmas morning and happy . Great video
Although I am a S flyer person, some of the marx cars and accessories intrigue me. Their s gauge pre-postwar cars and a few accesories ( metal light towers and some stations ) are found on many layouts. I find that I must contiually defend my interest in Marx trains. I suspect that Marx was the entry level stuff for all of us prior to moving up and for this reason is snubbed . I am still fascinated by the variety of things they made and some things are adaptable. ( CASG)
I’m biased to Marx for sentimental reasons because that’s all my Dad’s parents could afford in small town Iowa in 30’s-40’s. In 1940 he was 7 yrs old and his only Christmas present was a single Marx car. That’s it! His first train set was a Marx given to him by his brother just before he shipped off to WWII in 1942. Marx was the toy train for the lower to middle class America and was built to be played with by kids. As you alluded to about Marx being snubbed. Just look at all the big TH-cam O Gauge Train channels who collect $1000s of dollars in Lionel, MTH etc, but don’t seem to have a single Marx train in their collection. Maybe in time model railroaders, magazines and clubs will start seeing from a historical perspective the tremendous positive impact Marx had on the toy/model train industry. I don’t think there is much of a difference in size with Marx O-gauge accessories than S. Thanks for watching and responding.
I have a small collection of Marx trains and accessories. I mix some of these accessories on the Lionel layout. I enjoy the accessories made from metal, since they are a bit more durable.
I agree. I inherited my Dad’s Marx train and a few accessories 6 years ago, but started buying Lionel and MTH. I don’t think the new trains will still be running out of the box 80 years from now like Marx can
@@markstrainstation I agree with you on this one. I have an associate who owns a train shop and repairs just about any make train. He has a vast inventory of Marx trains and sets. The current Lionel trains are manufactured in China and he tells me replacement parts can be difficult to obtain. I normally take care of my own repairs but what I don't have tooling or patience to do I send out.
@@markstrainstation Thank you so much for your answer. My 072 lampposts are from the late 1950's and only now are the bulbs beginning to blow out. Probably because they were only used at Christmas. LOL P.S. These lampposts were given to my father from my uncle Louie. Uncle Louie was an elevator operator at the Toy Center in New York City. When the salespeople were getting new samples, they would give the old samples to people who worked at the Toy Center. My lampposts came right from the Marx showroom! P.P.S. Both my father and uncle Louie are gone now. Once again, thank you for your answer.
Good story to tell. My Marx lamp posts and other Marx trains accessories were divided up among my 3 brothers after my Dad passed away few years back. I have since replaced the light bulbs.
@@markstrainstation If anyone is interested, the Toy Center building (at 200 Fifth Avenue, N.Y.C.) is still standing. It no longer houses showrooms for toy manufacturers. It's now an apartment building. Oh, well!
I know it's late for this, but thanks for a great vid! I love the old marx trains and the accessories! All that mechanical coolness from the old days! Best of luck to you!
Thanks for watching!
I inherited my dad's mrx trains not very many but full of memories fantastic video thanks for sharing
I got a few items from my Dad and ended up buying more. Thanks for watching
GREAT VIDEO...MY DAD GOT ME STARTED WITH MARX ALSO IN APX 1952 WHEN I WAS 4
Glad you like it. That’s great. Marx trains are so memorable and sentimental value to me.
Nice collection, great video.
Paul, I’m glad you liked it. Thank you for letting me know.
Marx trains rule that's all I had growing up. There still and always will be my favorite trains. I have Lionel's and some mth but Marx's always bring me back to being 7 yrs old Christmas morning and happy . Great video
I partial to Marx because that’s what my Dad had. Thanks for sharing why you like Marx and for watching.
Prewar Marx guy here, enjoyed video, and I just found a Santa Fe 21 and am as happy as a skunk.
That’s great there’s another Marx guy out there!
Great video and layout. I have some Marx items in my collection also. I hope your surgery and recovery go well. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and glad there are other Marx train lovers out there. I’m fully recovered now.
Although I am a S flyer person, some of the marx cars and accessories intrigue me. Their s gauge pre-postwar cars and a few accesories ( metal light towers and some stations ) are found on many layouts. I find that I must contiually defend my interest in Marx trains. I suspect that Marx was the entry level stuff for all of us prior to moving up and for this reason is snubbed . I am still fascinated by the variety of things they made and some things are adaptable. ( CASG)
I’m biased to Marx for sentimental reasons because that’s all my Dad’s parents could afford in small town Iowa in 30’s-40’s. In 1940 he was 7 yrs old and his only Christmas present was a single Marx car. That’s it! His first train set was a Marx given to him by his brother just before he shipped off to WWII in 1942. Marx was the toy train for the lower to middle class America and was built to be played with by kids. As you alluded to about Marx being snubbed. Just look at all the big TH-cam O Gauge Train channels who collect $1000s of dollars in Lionel, MTH etc, but don’t seem to have a single Marx train in their collection. Maybe in time model railroaders, magazines and clubs will start seeing from a historical perspective the tremendous positive impact Marx had on the toy/model train industry.
I don’t think there is much of a difference in size with Marx O-gauge accessories than S. Thanks for watching and responding.
SO TRUE
Wow...great accessories...you gotta love those prices, too! T4
The prices were still on some of the original boxes. Thanks for watching
Awesome!
Glad you liked it. Not sure if there are many out there interested in Marx.
I’m glad you liked the video. Marx are my favorite as a kid too with my father
Absolutely Cool very nice TU!!!
Thanks much for watching and glad you liked it!
Again I had to watch your video nice job you did….
Thanks much!!!
Cool accessories. I HAVE A MARX STEAM ENGINE.ITS GIVING ME PROBLEMS.👍
My Dads old Marx gives me problems. Tried multiple times to fix it.
@@markstrainstation Sorry to hear that
Marx guy here, to love Marx it is necessary to possess some mechanical skills. The motor is in need of servicing.
Cool stuff!
Thank you very much.
I have a small collection of Marx trains and accessories. I mix some of these accessories on the Lionel layout. I enjoy the accessories made from metal, since they are a bit more durable.
I agree. I inherited my Dad’s Marx train and a few accessories 6 years ago, but started buying Lionel and MTH. I don’t think the new trains will still be running out of the box 80 years from now like Marx can
@@markstrainstation I agree with you on this one. I have an associate who owns a train shop and repairs just about any make train. He has a vast inventory of Marx trains and sets. The current Lionel trains are manufactured in China and he tells me replacement parts can be difficult to obtain. I normally take care of my own repairs but what I don't have tooling or patience to do I send out.
Ya and all the electronics makes future repairs difficult. But it’s fun…can’t take’m with ya
Grate video.
I’m glad you like it. It’s a favorite of mine
Love your videos!!
What is the correct bulb for the Marx 072 gooseneck lamp post?
Is it the 526W?
Paste this into EBay and you will find it. “Lionel Marx Train 526 White Street Lamp Post E10 Light Bulb 18v Round 18 Volt”
@@markstrainstation
Thank you so much for your answer.
My 072 lampposts are from the late 1950's and only now are the bulbs beginning to blow out.
Probably because they were only used at Christmas. LOL
P.S. These lampposts were given to my father from my uncle Louie.
Uncle Louie was an elevator operator at the Toy Center in New York City.
When the salespeople were getting new samples, they would give the old samples to people who worked at the Toy Center.
My lampposts came right from the Marx showroom!
P.P.S. Both my father and uncle Louie are gone now.
Once again, thank you for your answer.
Good story to tell. My Marx lamp posts and other Marx trains accessories were divided up among my 3 brothers after my Dad passed away few years back. I have since replaced the light bulbs.
@@markstrainstation
If anyone is interested, the Toy Center building (at 200 Fifth Avenue, N.Y.C.) is still standing.
It no longer houses showrooms for toy manufacturers.
It's now an apartment building.
Oh, well!
I had Marx, while my dad's was Lionel ❤
That’s neat your Dad was lucky to have Lionel. My Dad got Marx back in the 1940-50s because Lionel cost too much
Marx Trains are OK, when the bubble busted all others tanked, but the Marx market seen a increase in value, some Marx pieces command a high price now.
Thanks for all your comments. Some how I missed them all from my smartphone.