Can Anyone tell me what this is worth???

[Anonymous]

I have a Marx train set complete and in the orginal box. On the top of the box it reads DIESEL TYPE ELECTRIC TRAIN. Inside the box is 1 engine called New York Central 4000. this engine is black ......1 tank car calledCities Service #2532 this car is green. .......1 caboose car calledNew york Central system #18326....1 electric transformer 120 volts AC 60 Cycles CAT No. 1209......1 smallwhite sign reading UNCOUPLE HERE....... Complete with all the track ........On one side of the box it reads ONE ONLY NO.40342 ELECTRIC TRAIN...... Everything is in excelent shape . If you need any more information about this train set let me know........Thanks.........(Cajun Rebel)

[Roger Bielen]

May I be the first to [#welcome][#welcome][#welcome] you to the forum.

Sorry that I can't help you, don't know much about Marx, but there are a few enthusiast on the forum. One is a college student in Canada and it may be a bit before he sees this post.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Roger Bielen

One is a college student in Canada and it may be a bit before he sees this post.

That would be me. Anyway, as far as the value of your trains goes, here's the values listed the Greenberg Marx priceguide for your pieces in excellent condition:
4000 NYC engine (this is an E7 type diesel locomotive): $125
2532 Cities Service tank car: $10
18326 NYC caboose: The value of this piece depends on what colour it is.
-Black, white and green: $40
-White: $25
-Other colours (usually maroon): $15

The transformer and track have little value. Naturally, the box increases the value, so your set is worth more than the combined individual values I have given you. However, your set is not complete. It originally would have come with more cars (I'm not sure specifically which ones) and probably a dummy engine (unpowered engine so it looks like two are pulling the train). By the way, better make sure your engine is a powered one and not a dummy (which is worth less). A powered one will have a motor in its rear truck (set of wheels) with a long piece of copper on the bottom to take power from the track. On a dummy, the wheels will roll freely. Also, often Marx E7 engines have their steps broken off. To someone who is not an expert, they may not notice this. There are three steps coming down on each side of the engine. Below is a picture of Santa Fe E7's with all of their steps intact, so you can see what they look like. If any of these are gone the value decreases.

[Anonymous]

throw it on ebay, find out what it's worth..

You should be able to expect around 100 or so dollars...

[Anonymous]

Hello Sask Tinplater
You are right there are two more cars in this set I didn't know were there. They were under some of the tracks. One is black with L. V 21913 on it and the other one is grey with PENNSYLVANIA 347100 on it. Thanks for the information. Like I said this is a complete train set with the orginal box..............Jeff

[Dave Farquhar]

I'm not sure what book value on the 347100 gondola and 21913 hopper are, but they are two very common (if not the most common) Marx plastic cars. Nothing against them, I have several of both, but so does just about everyone who likes Marx. I would estimate their value at around $5-$10. Condition is everything, especially with Marx.