thanks! Go Red!

cool! I found the Marx E7 power pull on the very first table I looked at. What was the item you were looking for?

@ I was looking for a set of Williams NYC passenger cars to go with a Williams NYC Hudson (773) I already had. I just missed out on a set on eBay because I wasn’t going to spend more than $100. When I found the set at Allentown they were $100! He knew what they were worth and wasn’t going to budge on price, but I wasn’t going to pass on them a second time, so I grabbed them. Downside was I had to carry them in around in one large box the rest of the show! It’s not often you find something you’re specifically looking for. That’s great you found that Marx E7 motor at the first table you went to!

@@johnbaptist1928 Several shows I've attended I asked if I can leave the item at the seller's booth and pick it up later so I don't have to carry it around. Never had anyone say no or had any problems later picking the item up. Glad you got them! I've been thinking of getting a Christmas Light Express set, delayed ordering one from Amazon that was a really good price till after I checked the Allentown show. Big mistake, they were all sold out for that price on Amazon when I went to buy it.

@@jlebaron1 Good advice, both arms were ready to give out by the time I was ready to leave! Too bad about missing out on the Christmas Lights Express. Usually why I wind up buying high and selling low!

great, they look nicer and last so much longer too with no heat

thanks! I agree, metal is so much better. I was glad the parts fit as nicely as they do

Yes plus I think the Marc engines are better with more weight and traction tires ! I run all the Marx single reduction engines on separate layout with no switches as I mostly use Atlas. Or Gar graves ! Still they are cute

thanks! I recently bought a 221 and repaired it, really nice looking & running locomotive

@@jlebaron1 yes i saw! My 221 is in process and I intend to modify the look by adding Red Stripes to lower frame on both the engine and the tender to match the red of the Junior Passenger cars. The E unit and the whistle both need TLC too but easy fix.

@@jlebaron1 Slowed down on the Marx. last one I got was 333 with wedge tender. Latest purchases were Lionel Alco's 1961-1963 Rock Island 231 and the 1993 Erie Alco ABA New in the Box awesome runners.

thanks!

thanks!

thanks!

about all you need to do to install a Marx E7 motor is grind down the mount on the inside just enough to get the shell to sit at the right height. You'll also need a just a bit longer bolt to hold the motor in. Tighten the bolt just enough to hold the shell in place, the motor needs to be able to swivel and you're ready to go.

thanks!

Steve, thanks so much! It's funny I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do for these so put the project off a couple years. Glad I waited because it really turned out so much better than I could have imagined.

good choice!

thanks! Do you have any of your customs on youtube?

Over on my channel, @mygrandpastrain So far I only have one finished successfully a prewar American Flyer caboose. Most of mine are American Flyer. I also did an Ho scale ALCO PA in the American Flyer silver streak

thanks!

thanks!

thanks!

God bless you too, thanks so much!

thanks so much!

thanks!

planning on it if my buddy wants to. Quite a drive but we always seem to find good stuff there and it's the biggest show we attend.

@ Got an eye appointment before I go. My eyes will be dilated so I’ll be the only one inside with sun glasses on!! Have a blast!!!

@@johnbaptist1928 wow yikes! Do you have a table there?

@@jlebaron1 No table, just buying much to my wife’s dismay!

@@johnbaptist1928 yeah I'm sure my wife can relate! Maybe I'll see you there Lord willing!

thanks! I'll try that sometime. This one sounds very similar to a Marx original, the Lionel Sound of Steam has more of a tinny sound

thanks!

@ and I remember your music videos. They were good memories.

Amen! Thanks for watching.

thanks!

yes from 2 E7 cabs

modeled after a Victorian RR A70 (Australia)

all Marx

thanks so much!

thanks for your encouragement! God Bless!

thanks and God Bless you as well!

thanks & amen!

yes, Lionel figures, Marx handcar. They look more to scale on the larger Marx handcar than the tiny Lionel one

thanks!

Amen, thanks!

thanks so much!

Sams club had them on sale several years ago, I picked off the extra cars from ebay

Steve, thanks so much for the kind words. I've finished the decals on all the passenger cars so should be able to assemble and add them shortly, God Bless!

God Bless you and thank you too!

thanks Gary! Amen! God's blessing to you and family as well!

thanks for watching!

thanks for watching!