Jake U.P. ... The caboose is painted red, says New York Central Lines in small lettering, has open windows cut out, painted on rivets and a sheet metal bump on top.
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The caboose is painted red, says New York Central Lines in small lettering, has open windows cut out, painted on rivets and a sheet metal bump on top.
the 'bump' is called a cupola, in general a small structure on any roof to provide light, ventilation and/or used as a lookout (view).
now we know what your talking about yeah you did good be happy with it and you should be able to fix the engine.
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Well then I'd say you got a great deal! Even tho it's siezed, you should be able to bring your loco back to life easy enough.
Thanks Bob, I appreciate your knowledge in these matters. Check the link on Rays response below this one, he found the exact set on e-bay.
Jake
Yes, there is the copper strip, and the body of the loco is metal. See the website under Rays response above and that is the exact same train set. In fact, the train set in the E bay ad is in a little better condition.
You are right on the money Ray! Thats the exact set, only I have 1 less car, the engines motor is seized, and alot of track. I paid 23 bucks for it at a garage sale and I knew I wasnt sitting on a goldmine. I actually love old model train sets and landscapes.
Thanks for your help!
Under the locomotive between the drive wheels, is there a long copper strip? If so that would identify the loco as Marx. Is the body of the loco metal or plastic?
Bob's probably right. They are about in the $10 range.
Check this out and see if this is what you have.
http://cgi.ebay.com/110711667284?clk_rvr_id=246843127463
Ray
Bayville, NJ
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The 553 tank car came in several versions, including 4-wheel and 8-wheel cars. You can see examples on Ebay, with prices in the $10 ballpark.
The black car is probably a tender, which carried fuel and water for the locomotive.
Your track type is O27, that is, it makes a circle with a 27-inch diameter to the outside ends of the crossties.
The "intersection" is a crossing.
I think we'll need more detail to get any farther.
Bob Nelson
Hello Ray,
As far as the track is concerned there are 21 9" straight track pieces, 18 9" curved track pieces 1 intersection. The locomotive is black, approx 81/2 inches long, looks like a steam style freight train. no serial number or maker mark that I can locate on the locomotive.
The next car is black, says New York Central on the sides with a grey and white stripe. looks like a cargo car.
The next car says SAnta Fe 553, is silver in color with painted on rivets. It looks like an oil tanker car.
The transformer has a dial on it that can be turned from off to low, medium and high. It says speed control right under the speed settings.
The box reads as follows:
Stream Line
Steam type
Electrical Train
Made in U.S.A. By
Louis Marx & Co.
New York Office - 200 5th avenue
Just list the numbers on each piece, we can give you values from that.
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Jake U.P. Thanks for your fast response. The box is in good condition and the train set is in expected condition of the period. There are some paint issues and small amounts of rust. The track is huge and I would like to show you pictures that I took with my phone, I sent those pics to an email to myself and I can forward that email to you so you can see them, I just need your email address.. or tell me how to forward an email using the forum and I'll do that.
Thanks for your fast response. The box is in good condition and the train set is in expected condition of the period. There are some paint issues and small amounts of rust. The track is huge and I would like to show you pictures that I took with my phone, I sent those pics to an email to myself and I can forward that email to you so you can see them, I just need your email address.. or tell me how to forward an email using the forum and I'll do that.
Jake not trying to be a smart alack but basically heres what your doing asking for an idea of value
I have a car for sale I believe its from early 50's to mid 50's its in fair condition can you tell me about what its worth oh its made by ford.
in our case we need to know the number on the engine 231 ect and on the cars if they have any and what cars you have exactly may help up tin lithograph boxcars without operating doors 4 wheels trucks or 4 wheels total on it. info like that. same for rest of the cars as Marx made both plastic and metal cars and some had total of 4 wheels and some had trucks like other companies also what type of coupler knuckle, latch, or what I call butterfly
Just post them here. I might be able to help and if not, there are plenty of other Marx folks here in addition to the folks that responded. I think a better description of their description ( not condition) is what was being asked, It would assist. if you stated whether it was steam, diesel, freight or passenger? etc. For example, track is huge, huge compared to...? Quantity, size?
Nothing is more fairly distributed than common sense: no one thinks he needs more of it than he already has.
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Could you let us know the names and or numbers that are on the loco and cars. That way we can tell you what our price guides show us in various grades.
I agree with the above post. More details are needed. Your statement that "not in great condition" could mean that the box itself is not in great condition.You also don't give us the price you paid. It would be great if you could post some pics. There are many of us who love Marx and would be happy to see what you have got.
Pretty hard to determine a value when you don't give any description of the type of locomotive and rolling stock. Your only indication of the condition is " not in great condition " which could mean poor condition.
Bill T.
Hello,
I have a train set I purchased recently and I would like to ask how I did on the purchase. Its a Louis Marx & Co train set with the original track and 4 cars, engine, caboose, passenger, and oil tanker. Its in the original box and not in great condition. The operating transformer is intact and I would date it to the early to mid 50's based on the design and materials used. Do you have any idea what the value would be if any? Thanks for your help!
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