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The cars, locomotive and track showed little wear and tear. Marx 50875 electric o train set steam freight in original box. Photos not by william mcfadden are used with permission. There are a total of 5 green cars which have seaboard written on them. The basement train tapes06 marx steam trains runnin duration. Louis marx train set gauge and value classic toy trains. Find great deals on ebay for marx electric trains and lionel electric trains. Marx stream line steam type elec train 8994 orig box extra. Two versions of the marx 999 locomotive classic toy trains. Restoring louis marx 43 steam outline electric train set. Marx streamline steam type electrical train set 25234 w 999.
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Marx 5652 stream line steam type electric train setbox here is a marx 5652 stream line steam type electric train set. I do not know if it works but it is in the the original box and there are no apparent damage to the train set. The years listed in the comments column of the locomotives section are derived from greenbergs pocket price guide marx trains. Though they have not been made in many years, they are available and they can cost less than their modern counterparts. Marx o scale model railroads and trains for sale ebay. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Marx locomotive engine steamline steam type youtube.
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This auction is for a used louis marx stream line steam type electric train set in original box. Marx began production of its inklithographed, tin train with 6inch cars in 1935 and continued to manufacture this model for decades with few variations in basic construction. How would i find out an approximate value of this train set. Marx portable storable electric train layout o gauge.
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Quaker discontinued marx trains in 1974, drawing marx trains history to a close. This is the first time running it after opening to make sure it works. Of course without seeing the train, its nearly impossible to give a good estimate, but there are some general rules that you can follow, either to protect yourself as a buyer, or to keep your expectations realistic as a seller. Vintage louis marx electric train set with steam type locomotive box complete, even includes instructions, uncouple here sign, and original packing slip. Train sets with televisionshow themes date from the late 1950s and early 1960s. A steam locomotive is a locomotive whose primary power source is a steam engine. Estimating the value of a marx train the silicon underground. Louis marx 8994 stream line electric train set transformertrackbox only. Marx o scale model railroad parts and accessories for sale ebay.
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