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Posted by thor CNJ on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 10:10 AM
The Louis Marx Company was sold to Quaker Oats in 1972. Quaker Oats sold it to a british concern in 1975, and the British company was bankrupt by 1980.

The NEW Marx is in question. The new Marx Toys, whichg recasts a few old toys and owns the logo, sounds like it is in trouble, if not already out. From what I hear the New MarxTrains / Ameritrains, which leases the right to use the logo, is doing okay
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Posted by FJ and G on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 10:03 AM
A rumor was floating around that Marx went out of business. Any truth?
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Posted by thor CNJ on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 9:49 AM
If yo uneed info on running Marx traisn and accessories, stop by my website (listed i nmy signature). I have info i nthe O/O27 section

And to correct soemthing, the loco is NOT a 44 tonner. The 44 tonner is a center-cab switcher. That Marx loco is a crude attempt at the GE 70-tonner. Come to think of it, when I livved on Staten island, SIRT ran a 70 tonner past my house almost every day.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 11:17 AM
That price does sound about right for your set. As for how old it is, this set was manufacturered from 1972-74, so it's about 30 years old. Also, some other information if you're interested: This is a Marx set of the 4-wheel plastic vaiety. The engine is a GE 44-ton switcher. Also, the red Pennsylvania "coal car" is actually called a gondola car.
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Posted by Algonquin on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 10:05 AM
Hi,

It sounds like you have a Marx # 7215A set. I found one in Like New condition being offered for $75 on the internet. See the following:

http://www.toysofthepast.com/marx3.html

Regards,

Tim Pignatari

A penny saved is a penny earned. But every once in a while it is good to treat yourself to a gum ball.

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Marx train set
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 7:27 AM
First I want to thank those of you who have offered information on the Lionel train set I just aquired!

With that aquisition I also obtained a Marx set ..It is Plastic
Western Pacific (GREEN AND GOLD)Engine #702 Red coal car with 2 Numbers (#347 and #100)on it as well as the word Pennsylvania, One box car #3280 with writing "Santa Fe all the way " Caboose#643 also green. 8 pieces curved track and Louis Marx transformer 25Watts Output. I am hoping to detemine what year this set is from and a estimated resale value, the set appears to be in fair to good shape . It is in styrofoam bottom with no box.

thanks in Advance

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