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Beginner in search of help
Posted by historyprof771 on Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:30 PM

Hi,

I am a newbie at this, but I recently inherited a large number of toy train sets and accessories from my grandfather. Some are in better shape than others but I am really interested in restoring the sets, but I wanted some help in identifying them. Here are some pictures of the set I am interested in at the moment. Could someone help me identify it and perhaps suggest places to get supplies to restore and clean up the pieces that are in bad shape.

Link to the images  (If the images can't be viewed let me know, I am new here.)

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Thursday, July 9, 2020 3:52 PM

Welcome aboard!

When I clicked the link it said to open icloud drive.  I don't do the icloud, so I couldn't see them.  Can you try something else?  

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Posted by Postwar Paul on Thursday, July 9, 2020 9:52 PM

Hello!

I clicked on the link twice, and it opened up. What I see is a Marx 666 in olive drab, and a Marx military set. Maybe someone with more expertise/ knowledge in Marx may identify the set.

Have you tried to run the engine? The Marx engines are usually very dependable. It looks like a really fun set!

Paul

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Posted by historyprof771 on Thursday, July 9, 2020 10:07 PM
Thanks! I have not tried to run the engine yet. I am still going through all of the pieces, tracks, etc. The man collected a lot
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Posted by Postwar Paul on Friday, July 10, 2020 10:27 PM

Try googling " Marx 52975".

The pictures look like it's pretty close. It's a Marx military set.

Paul

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