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| This Web Page Last Updated: July 19, 2024 |
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This page contains our current inventory of all Marx toys, trains, and accessories. It includes items manufactured and sold throughout all eras.
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* * * Click on "Grade" in the 3rd column heading for an explanation of grading.
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| Cat # | Description | Grade | Photo | Price | Details |
| 404 | Block Signal | VG | Yes | $ 22 SOLD |
A metal, three-light (red, amber & green) block signal from the early 50s: has a black base and face plus a red body, pole and hood. It measures 6 1/2 inches high with a 2 3/4 inch square base.
Close-up of the head and lights. Has paint chips on all of the parts but the signal is very clean overall with no rust plus it lights and works perfectly! Another view of the signal. This well-made, inexpensive accessory is a great layout item! |
| 416A | Floodlight Tower | E+ | Yes | $ 25 | A good-looking die-cast, twin light accessory with black tower and base and a chrome platform. Measures 11 1/2 inches high.
An "aerial" view showing the light housings, platform and base. Minor rust spots and some stains and that's about it for flaws -- it is very clean with nice shiny chrome! Works perfectly; it is a great layout piece! |
| 434 | Block Signal | Ex | Yes | $ 45 | A metal, single-target block signal from 1952: has a black base, pole and face plus a chrome ladder, light housing and hood. Version with rectangular, die-cast base and with "A" on a white sign on the pole. It measures 8 inches high and when the signal is energized, the red target changes to green. Comes with an original Marx lockon.
Some minor rust on the target mechanism and that's about it for flaws. It is clean overall and it lights and works perfectly! This rather elaborate and very realistic accessory is one of the nicer signals made by Marx! |
| 438 | Automatic Crossing Gate |
E++ | Yes | $ 35 | A sharp, all-metal crossing gate from 1952: version with black flat-fluted, stepped size-reducing pole. Measures 8 inches high with gate in the "up" position.
Photo of the back of the crossing gate. Very, very clean and it works perfectly! Has both the original rail clip and the original track connector! Close-up of the base of the crossing gate. One of the nicest 438 Crossing Gates we have ever had! If you like good-looking, older Marx pieces, consider this accessory. |
| 454 | Block Signal | E+/OB | Yes | $ 35 | A die-cast, 2-light signal from 1952: has a black base, pole and head plus a black body, top and face with a chrome ladder and chrome hoods over the bulbs. Has a manual control lever in the rear of the body.
Photo of the box and the terminal side of the signal. Front decal is chipped and that's about it for flaws. An "aerial" view of the signal. Grade 5 original box (missing one flap; tears; creases; tape; amateur repairs; distorted). Photo of the box showing the operating instructions. The box has an illustration of the item on it as well as the operating instructions. Nice piece: very, very clean and this useful layout item works perfectly! |
| 1404 | "Five-Light Position Type" Block Signal |
E++/OB | Yes | $ 95 | A black-plastic "Five-Light Position Type" Block Signal -- probably from around 1952. It is 8 3/4 inches high and has a chrome ladder plus five amber lenses. The train will determine which lights will be lit -- either "PROCEED" by 3 lights illuminated in a vertical pattern or "STOP" by 3 lights illuminated in a horizontal pattern.
Two views of the signal. The ladder is tarnished and that's it for flaws! It is completely intact and very clean! Has the original lockon and the signal works perfectly! Grade 5 original box (missing all the flaps on one end; tears; creases; distorted; "period" price stamping). Photo of the box. Not a wonderful box but what's there has the all-important directions. Note that the rail clip is missing; however, that can be overcome easily by the use of insulated rail. Photo of the box side with the instructions. A very uncommon signal! It is interesting, very realistic and a fantastic layout piece. Only the second 1404 black-plastic Block Signal we have ever had for sale! |
| 2970 | Lighted Whistling Station |
VG | Yes | $ 95 | Illuminated, tin, lithographed "GIRARD" whistling station from the 40s & 50s.
Photo of the back of the station. A very colorful accessory: frosted window inserts, gray and red simulated brick base and sides; white trim; gray roof with simulated shingles and a red chimney with simulated brickwork. Photo of the terminal hook-up side. Unit measures 9 inches wide by 5 1/4 inches deep by 5 1/2 inches high (to the top of the chimney). Photo of the other side. Some scratches, moisture stains and small rust spots plus some foreign paint on the base providing evidence that it was once used on a layout. An "aerial" view. Not perfect but the unit is clean overall with sharp lithography and nice vibrant paint plus it lights and works perfectly! Another "aerial" view. The lighted Girard station is much harder to find than the #2959 & #2960 non-lighted versions! With its smooth sounding whistle and the interior lighting, this piece is a fantastic layout item! |
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Louis Marx formed his own corporation (Louis Marx & Company, Inc.) in 1919 and began producing toys. Eventually the company became the largest toy manufacturer in the world. It was not until the early 1930's that Marx became a major player in the model train business. Although Marx competed with Lionel, Marx clearly had the inexpensive share of the market.
Just like Plasticville, many of the Marx accessories were often bought to be used with a layout dominated with Lionel equipment. Hence, many operators grew up knowing the Marx name both for toys and trains. Marx produced many metal accessories that were brightly lithographed. Many were illuminated and many had a simple operation to perform. The signals and light towers usually came in black, red, green, or chrome.
Capture the enjoyment of the 40's and 50's -- add the fascinating Marx signals and accessories that will complement your Lionel layout nicely. Show contrast to your existing collection with an item from a Lionel competitor -- buy a complete Marx set.
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