Marx Trainsformation....

[MadMarx]

Hi, Marx freaks. Figured I would start a new thread.
Found my old Marx #1829 in a closet awhile back, then remembered why it was there. The old boiler gave up on it. The steam chest and left cylinder were shot, too. Guess the plastic was suffering from ozone rot, or something. What to do? Rebuild, naturally. Found a #333 shell cheap, and after having the boiler certified, it was time to sent it to paint. After removing all the hardware, I test fit the running gear. The only thing I needed to do was to remove two small square tabs (1 each side just below the mounting screw) that are spot welded on, and one slotted tab in the back. Satisfied, I media blasted the boiler and trucks. The head light lens and jewels are pressed in, and popped right out with a small punch. Whistle and bell were easily removed as well. Couple of medium coats of BBQ pit black paint was shot to the metal parts, with very little masking required. The side rods, linkage, bell, whistle and hand rails really shined up with a little metal polish. While the paint is drying, it'll give me time to go over the mechanics of it, and clean and lube all that moves......Will post the results soon.... Having fun with Marx! r0n :-/


A little shy in her new outfit, but ready for a run! Wonder how it would look with whitewalls?

[c50truck]

Thanks for sharing. I’m becoming a Marx freak, and your post get my imagination flowing. Please keep posting, and share your restoration tips.

[choochin3]

MadMarx,
That 333 Pacific looks good as a Hudson.

Carl T.

[Jumijo]

Great restoration photos and very well done! Restoration is one aspect of the hobby I have yet to experience, but I am very excited to try my hand at. I love to make old things look new again. Your Marx now looks for all the world just like a K-Line starter set steamer!

Best of luck with your "new" locomotive, and thanks for sharing.

Jim

[thor]

What a nice job and a jolly nice loco too!

[Anonymous]

Yet again, excellent work! How wonderful it is to see trains like this being brought back to life!

[wrmcclellan]

Nice work rOn. Good to see another Texan on the CTT forum!

I was born and raised in Houston. I have lived in the Dallas area since 1977, except for a 6 year stint back in Houston from 1989 to 1995.

Keep on posting!

Regards,
Roy

[lionelsuperotrack]

Just outstanding. Very much enjoyed your articles and photos. Are you aware of the Marx Yahoo Group? The link is below:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MarxTrain/?yguid=24679421

Very best, Mike Spanier

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[LL675]

looks great, thanks for sharing. I have a small Marx collection that I try to add to at every show. I hope to go to the Marx Convention this summer at Wheeling this year and find some more.; Love to have a 333.
Dave

[MadMarx]

Thanks guys for all the kind words and exciting links. Wish the weather would warm up a little, tho. It is hard to paint in the house without catching it from the "Yard Master"! More later! r0n :-/