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@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards 2 күн бұрын

Awesome custom 666! They are great smokers.

@Marxmotorman Күн бұрын

Yes they are! And thanks John.

@plunkervillerr1529 9 күн бұрын

Me likem plenty good. I`m trying to squeeze a Marx 400 S/R motor into a Cast Brass Clad 1939 420 Flyer Shell.

@Marxmotorman 8 күн бұрын

Hey Plunker. Those prewar AFs are really attractive with the brass all polished up. Good luck, and me want seeum when done.

@jlebaron1 10 күн бұрын

wow, beautiful!

@Marxmotorman 9 күн бұрын

Thanks John.

@bernierodriguez662 10 күн бұрын

Thats a great looking engine i lnew right

@bernierodriguez662 10 күн бұрын

I knew right away it was a 666. I have both 666 and 1666, great looking engine so reliable . Right now im having trouble with my 1829 Santa Fe the linkage keeps getting stuck.i tried spacers no luck. Maybe do a video on this engine youre friend. Bernie from California

@Marxmotorman 8 күн бұрын

Hey Bernie. There's two reasons why the linkage is getting stuck. It's either the linkage is either in the wrong position on the drive wheel, or the arc shaped pivot arm needs to be adjusted away from the drivers. Trust me and let me know how you make out. Oh yeah, and lose those spacers.

@davidlarson9975 10 күн бұрын

Love the 666! Bought one for a buck out of a junk box that ran great. and have been hooked on Marx ever since. Marx is the most underrated trains at the train shows. Cheap, plentiful, and easiest to repair. Fun to customize. Nice job on your 666!

@Marxmotorman 9 күн бұрын

Thanks Dave. You're right about Marx Trains. You usually find them at train shows under the display tables in boxes. And that's where I do all by digging.🤩

@ronalddevine9587 10 күн бұрын

Super cool.

@Marxmotorman 9 күн бұрын

Thank you Ronald.

@seventhcircleracing3012 10 күн бұрын

That looks really nice.

@Marxmotorman 10 күн бұрын

@@seventhcircleracing3012 Thank you.

@markcorriher4718 10 күн бұрын

Has anyone experimented with regearing marx engine to slowdown ,more scale speed, 666 333

@Marxmotorman 10 күн бұрын

Not to my knowledge, but I've experimented with different types of resistors to lower the voltage going into the motor with mixed success.

@johnlongssilverrailz5873 15 күн бұрын

Looks good, runs well - nice job

@Marxmotorman 15 күн бұрын

Thank you Mr. Silverrailz. I'm doing a repaint on it now, and removed the plastic tube which actually improved the smoke output. A sequel will follow, so stay tuned.

@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards 16 күн бұрын

Cool custom Jr. Torpedo. 😎👍

@Marxmotorman 15 күн бұрын

Thanks John K.

@MygrandpasTrain 17 күн бұрын

Could you fit a piece of rubber tube instead of plastic like the old American Flyers?

@Marxmotorman 16 күн бұрын

@@MygrandpasTrain The material wouldn't make any difference. But I did remove the tube, and it did make an improvement.

@bluesharpie5906 18 күн бұрын

Move the stack back. It’s too far forward on the boiler already and sounds like you already have a good plan to move it back!

@Marxmotorman 17 күн бұрын

Thanks, Bluesharpie, but so far it looks like the nays have it. I might have a solution to the smoke problem without the surgery, so stay tuned.

@elvisslo 18 күн бұрын

Good looking locomotive! Great conversion job. What a nice layout! Love the climb up to the long bridge span! Just great!

@Marxmotorman 18 күн бұрын

Thanks, and glad you enjoyed it. I'm doing a repaint on it and will have a sequel ready in about a week. Stay tuned.

@jlebaron1 20 күн бұрын

It looks & runs great!

@Marxmotorman 18 күн бұрын

Thanks John. I do plan on doing a repaint and getting the smoke to 'puff' a bit better.

@matthewwilson9832 20 күн бұрын

What is the green, silver and brown steam loco on the layout?

@Marxmotorman 18 күн бұрын

Good observation. That is a standard Marx 666 that I painted in a Southern Crescent motif.

@matthewwilson9832 18 күн бұрын

@@Marxmotorman Sounds nice! We all out here would like to see more pictures of it.

@Marxmotorman 18 күн бұрын

Ok then Matt. I'll try to showcase it within the next few weeks.

@ronalddevine9587 21 күн бұрын

Nice going! Very clever. I admire your track plan. Keeps a train going. 😊

@Marxmotorman 20 күн бұрын

Thanks Ronald. That's just one of three lines on the layout.

@Porschedude8 21 күн бұрын

Great work! Don't change it. The brass is beautiful! It looks really nice as is.. 👏😊

@railbaron9 21 күн бұрын

I agree, the way it looks nowis great and runs great.

@Marxmotorman 20 күн бұрын

Ok thanks. I'm keeping track (pardon the pun) of the comments.

@Marxmotorman 18 күн бұрын

Ok, looks like the nays have it.

@Marxmotorman 18 күн бұрын

And the nays have it. The stack stays in place.

@williamlee1429 21 күн бұрын

Using a steel pointed pointer really makes me nervous. How about a chop stick instead?

@Marxmotorman 21 күн бұрын

Doesn't bother me a bit. It is better than using my fat fingers which blocks the view. Besides, I don't use chop sticks.

@Porschedude8 20 күн бұрын

@@Marxmotorman Those plastic toothpicks may serve as an option.. 🙏😊

@PatrickCrossfire. Ай бұрын

Hey I also have here at the house a 1666 Gray smoking Loco and Grey Santa Fe sound tender from 1955 in like new condition. Bought in 2017 on ebay with its cars for $71.00. Any idea what they might be worth now?

@Marxmotorman Ай бұрын

According to My Greenberg's Price Guide, the loco is worth $60.00, and the Sound -of-Power tender is worth $80.00. The cars would vary depending on the type, etc. If you've got the side smoker, it's worth $85.00. o

@PatrickCrossfire. Ай бұрын

@@Marxmotorman Ok. Thank you. So they are not worth selling then. We got them in original box. We were surprised they were gray.

@Marxmotorman Ай бұрын

@@PatrickCrossfire. You didn't mention the original box. In that case, depending on the condition of the box, you can double the amount they're worth! You've got quite a prize there, Patrick

@PatrickCrossfire. Ай бұрын

Hey my Marx layout is similar /smaller but also on astro turf type carpet. I have vintage Lionel as well but currently running only Marx. I seem to actually prefer Marx stuff. I not completely sure why.🎉

@Marxmotorman Ай бұрын

I'll tell you why Patrick. Marx trains are cheaper, and MUCH less complicated than Lionel. The Lionels are more difficult to work on, and their part numbering system is a real nightmare. In general, Marx parts are more universal than Lionel.

@PatrickCrossfire. Ай бұрын

@@Marxmotorman Yes definitely. I have already repaired 3 Marx engines. My 1954 Lionel F-3 will not run I have tried everything. Nothing works. I put it in storage. Also the Marx E-7's are really good looking and smooth running. I'm on e-bay a lot and just picked up 2 more 1095's A+A in good condition. I have noticed the Marx Prices keep creeping up and Lionel prices going down since 2017. Looks like we are not the only ones who can see the value difference. Thanks for the response. Look forward to more videos. Chow.

@Marxmotorman Ай бұрын

@@PatrickCrossfire. I've noticed the price trend myself. In my experience with Lionel motors, I've found that the complicated E unit is usually the culprit. The complete units themselves are fairly expensive, but rebuilding kits are available. And, as typical Lionel, they pose a real challenge to reassemble.

@PatrickCrossfire. Ай бұрын

@@Marxmotorman Yes. That is what went out on my 1954 F-3 which is dual motored. I tried to bypass the E-unit like I have done on 3 Marx engines but to my surprise they wont move. Nothing. Im baffled. So apparently the E-Units are integral to the motor function? Maybe. Im not sure. I tried several different wiring combos but not go. I gave up. I also gave up on buying anymore Lionel engines as I fear I wont be able to fix them. They are nicely made but seem overly complicated which is not good for me. Only Marx E-7's will continue to be collected at this point. Thank you for your response.

@Marxmotorman Ай бұрын

@@PatrickCrossfire. No, there is a way to bypass the E unit, as I've had a few motors sans the E unit which I later installed. Unfortunately, those motors have been sold, and my ancient memory fails to recall which wires go where. I would go to OGR forum and ask one of the knowledgeable members how to go about it.

@tednouver9909 3 ай бұрын

Hello! Just wanted to say great job on the train, and I also have a question. I recently acquired a marx whistling wind-up, but the whistle doesnt work. Do you have any repair videos or tips that could help me to get it whistling again?

@tednouver9909 3 ай бұрын

Nevermind. I wasnt winding it hard enough lol

@Marxmotorman 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, and yes, I do have a video out that shows how to repair the whistle. Just go to my channel and you'll find it. I don't know your mechanical skills, but it is a very difficult repair, even for myself.

@Marxmotorman 3 ай бұрын

Ok, problem solved! I would use some good 10w oil around the bushings though.

@johnlongssilverrailz5873 3 ай бұрын

A really wonderful job.

@Marxmotorman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Long John. I'll be building a set of passenger cars to go with it in the near future, which I'll be showcasing on this channel as well. So stay tuned.

@rennethjarrett4580 3 ай бұрын

I could be wrong, but your 666 MarX steamer, if it has a rubber tire on one drive wheel, then the motor and smoke assembly probably came out of a 1666. Also the 666 is older then the 1666. Speaking of the 1666 the tender has what MarX called the Sound O Power. It is an electronic transistor circuit, with the speaker pointed out the top where you see all of the little holes near the back up light. I have no direct 100% proof since MarX did not catalog their products like Lionel but the 1666 steamer with Santa Fe tender (SOP) was in some of the the Big Rail work train sets that were out around 1970's. Lionel, the MPC Lionel, made their first electronic Mighty Sound Of Steam around 1972. The circuits are pretty similar... I have fixed both. However the neat thing about the MarX version it was more universal and kid friendly. Since it did not require a wire to the engine for the wheel timing, and could be hooked to any engine and work just fine. That center roller is the timing/contact roller/switch. You will see a resistor on the one part of it and it has two grooves on each side, loud-soft set up for the electronics inside.

@Marxmotorman 3 ай бұрын

Greenberg's Guide states both the 666 and 1666 were available with the steam chest smoke option. However, the Big Rail work train usually came sans the E unit. I'm quite familiar with the "Sound f Power" tenders, with the one in this video being inoperative when I received it. It was usually paired with the gray stripped variation of the 1666, as that was the same color as the tender. Marx came out with it around 1969/70, which beat Lionel's version by over a year.

@rennethjarrett4580 3 ай бұрын

@@Marxmotorman Thanks for the reply. The side smokers use a plunder method and one some I have the plunger gets stuck. Just be aware of that and oil the plunger area when you can. The point about the rubber drive was that as far as I know MarX never used it with the cast iron engine only on the plastic ones. I have at least one of the gray 1666 ones in my collection as well.

@Marxmotorman 3 ай бұрын

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@Marxmotorman 3 ай бұрын

@@rennethjarrett4580 It makes sense that the 1666 would have the rubber tire since it's much lighter than the 666. And regarding the plastic piston on the side smoker, light grease works better than oil, as it lubricates longer, and helps seal the gap between the piston and the cylinder resulting in less leakage of smoke bypassing the piston. Not to mention less messy.

@rennethjarrett4580 3 ай бұрын

Nice interesting job on the lift bridge and related building.

@Marxmotorman 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@mylennyuym 4 ай бұрын

Good job, hope you show us the finished product.

@Marxmotorman 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, and you'll find the finished product by watching my Norfolk and Western custom build video on this channel.

@mylennyuym 4 ай бұрын

@@Marxmotorman thanx, great build!!

4 ай бұрын

Really like your track plan. It's very close to what I'm planning to build next. Well done

@Marxmotorman 4 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@trainman5603 4 ай бұрын

I have seen that set (William Crooks) and wish I would bought one! bone! Never saw the copper set or the Penn Central set. They are beautiful and run beautifully!

@Marxmotorman 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. The William Crooks locomotive is hard to find unbroken. And the 'copper Queen" set was made in 1938-39 only.

@paulbervid1610 4 ай бұрын

Very nice

@Marxmotorman 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul.

@elvisslo 4 ай бұрын

A superior job on the locomotives and passenger cars! The attention to detail is really great. I really like your clean and organized layout. Thank you for sharing!

@Marxmotorman 4 ай бұрын

And thank you for watching and the great accolades. Much appreciated.

@plunkervillerr1529 4 ай бұрын

Marx guy here, beautiful refacing job and an eye catcher.

@Marxmotorman 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Plunker

@plunkervillerr1529 4 ай бұрын

Marx guy here, That`s a Spicy Meat Ball.

@Marxmotorman 4 ай бұрын

Itsa whasa turn arounda!

@waynesmith3044 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful PC cars and a great layout!

@Marxmotorman 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Wayne.

@JohnETrains 4 ай бұрын

Nice work! Like the color scheme you chose!

@Marxmotorman 4 ай бұрын

Thanks John. I Took a piece from an original Penn Central locomotive and computer matched the color to make sure I had the correct shade.

@johnlongssilverrailz5873 4 ай бұрын

Wow! Outstanding job. Wonderful save of old stuff.

@Marxmotorman 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. I love taking the junk stuff, and restoring it so someone else can enjoy it all over again.

@jlebaron1 4 ай бұрын

cars turned out great! Love the vista dome especially!

@Marxmotorman 4 ай бұрын

Thanks John. I consider that a real compliment considering your work.

@bernierodriguez662 4 ай бұрын

Penn Central is one of my favorites, Bob I had asked if you had any pieces with this railroad. Wow you do. Besides Santa Fe and B&M Penn is right up there. Great Video I need a pair of A units like those 👍👍👍👍

@Marxmotorman 4 ай бұрын

Always good to hear from you Bernie. If you need some tips on building one, let me know. The originals are super pricey.

@bernierodriguez662 4 ай бұрын

Thank you I'm going to a train show next week ttos Anaheim, there's vendors there that sell lots of marx things. Can hardly wait

@SmallGardenRailroad 4 ай бұрын

Smooth working bridge. The signal lights and interior are very nice and I like you can still see the crank mechanism working.

@Marxmotorman 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. The purpose when designing the control tower was to make sure the mechanism was in view.

@seventhcircleracing3012 5 ай бұрын

That crane is nice

@Marxmotorman 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.

@mdeange3 5 ай бұрын

Your trains and layout are fantastic. I like the graduated trestles elevating the track, which, in combination with the easy in-and-out curves and turnouts, makes the track plan visually stimulating. I am unfamiliar with the Marx track. Are some of the curves half-track curves? The vintage buildings and accessories are complementary. Is the green color base material indoor and outdoor carpet? What are the dimensions of the layout? And what are the dimensions of the radius curves?

@Marxmotorman 5 ай бұрын

Wow, so many questions - - - but more than happy to answer them. First off, Marx track is basically the same as Lionel 027 gauge and can be interchanged with each other. I have both on this layout. However, the half-track curves I made myself. Both the green and gray sections are indoor/outdoor carpeting. The lower section is 13' x 6', and the upper section is '7' x 4', for a total of 106 square feet. The whole layout was made from discarded closet doors left from a remodel. I made this video well over two years ago and have made significant changes since then. Most of the curves on the video are 27" radius with a few 34" radius being used. Now however, I've expanded most curves with the 34" radius sections, as some of my larger locomotives had problems negotiating the tighter curves. And I'll be happy to answer any more. .

@Wiencourager 5 ай бұрын

Lionel did have a mechanical chugging unit in the early 70s. I had the Southern train set with that as a kid. It was a drum in the tender that rotated on the center rail.

@Marxmotorman 5 ай бұрын

Early 70's huh? That's the same system Marx used. It would seem Lionel stole yet another idea from the world's largest toy maker.

@grabaheini 5 ай бұрын

This is awesome! I don't suppose you'd mind posting a parts list? I'd love to replicate this. Cheers!

@Marxmotorman 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like it. I can't recall exactly what was used as I built it over a year and a half ago. Sorry.

@rogerrendzak8055 6 ай бұрын

When I was a little boy, I had a Marx figure '8' layout, with a station, benches, billboards, telephone polls, car, etc. Along with a Marx 2-4-2 steam loco & tender, and several rolling stock. My caboose is identical, to yours, on the last train. The same green color, with the black and white. The layout is long gone, but I still have, the train itself. That derailment at the end, was your fault. You forgot, to change the switch☺️.

@Marxmotorman 6 ай бұрын

I blame the guy in the switch tower. 😏

@williamsantangelo 6 ай бұрын

Excellent Finnish thank you

@Marxmotorman 6 ай бұрын

Yes it is. Thanks.

@arthurk99 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video and results. Could you please tell us about your decal making process (or where you get them)? Thanks so much!!

@Marxmotorman 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm not making decals - - - yet. The ones in the video I got from eBay.

@craigjones2162 6 ай бұрын

Love the Plasticville buildings 😊

@Marxmotorman 6 ай бұрын

These were the same ones I had on my original layout as a kid.

@jimcarey9523 6 ай бұрын

Nicely done. Love the Penn Central “E” units.

@Marxmotorman 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. I've got some E7 shells and leftover paint. Maybe I'll build another one.

@mypugsdad5366 7 ай бұрын

Great work Luie Marx would be proud - great work.

@Marxmotorman 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, but I don't think Mr. M would appreciate the Lionel motor I used.

@buck746p 7 ай бұрын

Well done! Can't wait to see the tower & installation on the layout.

@Marxmotorman 7 ай бұрын

It might take a while. All good things take time, but please stay tuned.

@plunkervillerr1529 7 ай бұрын

Marx guy here, flawless restoration, you do great work.

@Marxmotorman 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. sometimes being a perfectionist pays off.

@bernierodriguez662 7 ай бұрын

This is really cool. Love the decals and all. Does the bridge raise even higher? Great job my bridge is hand driven,

@Marxmotorman 7 ай бұрын

Yes, it does go higher. But I didn't want to bore the viewers watching the 'painfully slow' bridge to operate full circle.

@bernierodriguez662 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Bob its incredible all the stuff you do

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