Where can I find info on an old Marx set?

[MBC555]

I tried seaching on Google but haven't been able to find much information. I'm just curious about the value of a set we have. Thanks in advance!

[JamesP]

One way to find a real world value of a train set is to find a comparable set on EBay and see what it sells for.  Following several sets will give you an even better idea.

I would love to see pictures of your set - I'm sure my fellow Marx fans on the forum would enjoy them too!

 - James

[sir james I]

Post the numbers on the pieces and I have a price guide that can give you an estimated value. Keep in mind that value is what the buyer is willing to pay.

[MBC555]

I thought I had posted pics. I'll try again.

Also, I checked eBAY but didn't find the same one. There is one that is sort of similar but the train pieces appear to be plastic.

[MBC555]

Box says #5450

NYC 20102

New York Central 551

Sinclair 19847

Baltimore & Ohio 241708

Black Locomotive (can't find #)

[sir james I]

591 metal engine 1953-56...$8/15

20102...$5/10

551...$5/15 however there are rare ones that can go much higher

19847 black....$15/25..........green....$30/55

241708...$6/12 a black interior would bring more

[MBC555]

Forget Google! You guys are great

[JamesP]

If you are interested in Marx trains, Kalmbach sells Greenberg's Price Guide to Marx Trains (for a cheap price, too!):  http://www.kalmbachstore.com/modeltrains-railroading-toy-trains-books-greenbergs-pocket-price-guides.html

Another good resource is Walt Hiteshaw's excellent site:  http://www.toyandtrainguides.com/marxtin.htm

If you are interested in Marx 6" tin cars, Walt has a CD available that is - IMHO - THE best reference you will find on 6" tin, bar none.  Take a look at "The Definitive Guide to Marx Trains Six-Inch Tin & Joy Line" CD on this page:  http://www.toyandtrainguides.com/

Walt's CD goes into a lot more detail about the variations of Marx 6" tin than the price guide (or the older Greenberg's books) are able to do.  That isn't intended to be a put-down of the price guide - I use mine regularly - they are two different resources that fill two different niches.

 - James

[sir james I]

The prices I gave came from the Kalmbach/Greenburg price guide 9th edition, 2011.

 I didn't think to mention that.

S.J.