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| This Web Page Last Updated: October 21, 2007 |
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This page contains our current inventory of all Marx toys, trains, and accessories. It includes items manufactured and sold throughout all eras.
* * * Click on "Yes" in the Photo column to see a picture.
* * * Click on "Grade" in the 3rd column heading for an explanation of grading.
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| Cat # | Description | Grade | Photo | Price | Details |
| ? | Unloading Bin | E++ | Yes | $ 8 | A black plastic unloading bin. Measures 8 1/4 inches wide by 3 inches deep by 3/4 inch high.
Close-up of the Marx logo on the underside. Very clean with no cracks! Similar to the Lionel #160 unloading bin which is used for barrels, coal and logs. Generally came in sets but are not nearly as common as the Lionel bins. |
| 429 | Street Lamp | E++ | Yes | $ 50 | A sharp, all-metal street lamp from circa 1952 -- this one is the all-chrome version: chrome base, pole & arms plus chrome shades. Has a "MAIN ST." sign on the pole. Measures 7 1/2 inches high.
Photo of the back. Repro white bulbs; the accessory is very clean -- and of course, it does work! The chrome lamp posts are much harder to find than the black ones. |
| 2980 | Diesel Horn Station |
E++ | Yes | $175 SOLD |
A gorgeous, tin, lithographed "OAK PARK" station with diesel horn from circa 1951. This colorful accessory measures 9 inches wide by 5 1/4 inches deep by 5 1/2 inches high. It contains a (non-battery operated) horn. In addition, it is much harder to find than the Girard station with whistle.
Photo of the controller and the terminal side. Includes the correct controller button. Photo of the back and the other side. One of the nicest Oak Park stations I have ever seen! It is all original and very clean with sharp lithography and minimal flaws. Great for a layout and eye-catching: gray and maroon simulated brick base; yellow simulated brick sides; white trim; green roof with simulated shingles and a yellow chimney with simulated brickwork. A very nice piece! |
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Louis Marx formed his own corporation (Louis Marx & Company, Inc.) in 1919 and began producing toys. Eventually the company became the largest toy manufacturer in the world. It was not until the early 1930's that Marx became a major player in the model train business. Although Marx competed with Lionel, Marx clearly had the inexpensive share of the market.
Just like Plasticville, many of the Marx accessories were often bought to be used with a layout dominated with Lionel equipment. Hence, many operators grew up knowing the Marx name both for toys and trains. Marx produced many metal accessories that were brightly lithographed. Many were illuminated and many had a simple operation to perform. The signals and light towers usually came in black, red, green, or chrome.
Capture the enjoyment of the 40's and 50's -- add the fascinating Marx signals and accessories that will complement your Lionel layout nicely. Show contrast to your existing collection with an item from a Lionel competitor -- buy a complete Marx set.
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