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MARX Radio Train Control Tower No.7

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MARX Radio Train Control Tower No.7
Posted by traindaddy1 on Sunday, October 1, 2017 7:40 AM

Hello:

For years, we have had this tower on the layout (not working). 

Yesterday, we saw an eBay listing # 192316779673 Vintage Marx Toys Lighted Radio Train Control Tower that shows a  man, a clock and other things through the window on the tower shed.

Ours does not have this nor do we have a light.

Would you know if these features are unique or if, for all this time, we have been missing things?

As always, many thanks.

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Posted by traindaddy1 on Sunday, October 1, 2017 6:30 PM
Went back and rechecked the pictures. Looks like a "Kit-bash custom" tower. Thanks for your interest.
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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, October 1, 2017 10:04 PM

I'm thinkin your right as the only outside difference in appearance is the green roof.

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Posted by cwburfle on Monday, October 2, 2017 4:28 AM

I am not an expert on Marx. I have had several of those towers over the years. Some had stuff inside the shack, others did not.

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Posted by traindaddy1 on Monday, October 2, 2017 6:55 AM
Sir James I: cwburfle: Thanks for your replies.

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