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Help identify model of switches for my O27 track

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Help identify model of switches for my O27 track
Posted by RWK2020 on Sunday, December 20, 2020 11:28 AM

Found my dads old trains from late 40/50's.   Got the basics up and running.  Wanted to find info on the 2 switches he had in box but no boxes or model tags found on them.  Here are pics of the switch:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/VFPcyGBygbEb6LCq9

https://photos.app.goo.gl/M4ZSvMBzEKCWRMyz5

 

I have looked on Google but not seeing any that match exactly. 

 

Thanks in advance. -bob

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Posted by TrainLarry on Monday, December 21, 2020 9:25 AM

Looks like they are Marx switches.

 

Larry

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Monday, December 21, 2020 10:09 AM

Welcome  aboard!

Love your avatar, is that a Basset Hound I see?  We're on #8 now!  

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Posted by Billwiz on Monday, December 21, 2020 10:41 AM

I agree, they look like Marx.  I have a set very similar (dont recall if they have a light, though).

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Posted by marxalot on Monday, December 21, 2020 10:45 AM

Those are Marx switches. They had a lot of different units. Some red, some black, some with light, some without light. If you need some let me know as I have several spare sitting on the shelf.

 

Jim K

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Posted by Snip on Monday, December 21, 2020 9:22 PM

Yeah, I have lampless ones in my stash.

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