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    Marx prewar 597 Commodore Vanderbilt motor swap questions

    Hello, I recently acquired a Prewar Marx 597 Commodore Vanderbilt, specifically the black electric version with brass plates and automatic reversing, likely made between 1938 and 1941, judging by the cars it came with and the prewar motor unit in the locomotive. That being said, I'd like to swap...
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    23-year-old enthusiast of old-school 3-rail O gauge models

    Hello, I'm relatively new to model railroading, I got my start ~2 years ago when both of my grandfathers passed their Lionel postwar trains they had as childhood toys on to me, and I was instantly hooked. I've always loved old stuff; classic cars, steam tractors and locomotives, WW2 military...
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    New on here... hoping someone can help me out

    So I have a very large amount of inventory on trains from prewar, postwar, modern, various scales, etc. I have a couple Marx Tin train cars. I am looking for some information on when they were produced & any other info on these. Not too many places I searched online had what I am looking for. I...
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    Looking for greater info on this Marx (Allstate) HO Train Set 9978

    Hi All, I was gifted this Marx Allstate train set. The box is in ok shape and the locomotive and cars appear to be in great shape. I am unable to find a date or any real info on the box or literature. I have done some google searches but am unable to find any specifics on this set. I believe...
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    Collection for Sale

    I have a large model train collection for sale. It includes LGB, Lionel and Marx. Trains and Accesories! Please contact me if you are interested and I will provide you with a list of what I have. Serious buyers only please! [email protected] Bob




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