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| This Web Page Last Updated: February 3, 2026 |
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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 |
| 428 | Automatic Crossing Gate | Ex. | Yes | $ 25 | A very unusual operating crossing gate: black plastic base with a diagonally striped black & white crossarm and two translucent reflectors.
Another view of the crossing gate. The metal rolling counterweight is somewhat tarnished plus some rust on the metal parts and the rear section of the crossarm is slightly bowed but the counterweight stays in place during operation. That's it for flaws -- it is very clean with nice safety striping and there are no cracks in the plastic plus it works perfectly! Close-up of the base and counterweight. Fifteen or twenty years ago we had the gray version of the 428 Crossing Gate but this is the only black 428 we have ever had! |
| 434 | Block Signal | Ex | Yes | $ 35 | 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 | $ 30 SOLD |
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. |
| Two different versions of the 1404 "Five-Light Position Type" Block Signal: | |||||
| 1404 | "Five-Light Position Type" Block Signal |
E+++/OB | Yes | $ 85 | A very unusual, gray-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.
Photo of the front & back of the signal. Minimal flaws! It is completely intact and very, very clean! Has the rail clip and both Marx lockons and the signal works perfectly! Photo of the box. Grade 7 original box (tears; creases; puncture; small section of the top layer on one end missing from tape removal; tape residue; "period" writing). Even with the flaws this box is very presentable as it is clean, square and sturdy! Another view of the box showing the operating instructions. A very uncommon signal. It is interesting, very realistic and of course, it works perfectly. Only the second 1404 gray-plastic Block Signal we have ever had for sale! |
| 1404 | "Five-Light Position Type" Block Signal |
E++/OB | Yes | $ 60 | 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! |
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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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