That little green bottle of smoke fluid only lasted a month after I got it for Christmas of '72. After that, i started using baby oil for smoke fluid, and it worked too.
This set gave me an idea to propose to Lionel, Williams, MTH, & Atlas: Take this set and replace the steamer with a horn-equipped GP20 or GP38 decorated for BNSF, Union Pacific, C.P.Rail, CSX, or NS. Have 2 uncoupling tracks; one for the main line & one for the siding. Replace the caboose with a F.R.E.D. equipped box car. Lionel could add their weight-activated crossing gate & semaphore. Photos of the train set in use by kids with other toys. Anyone like this idea?
I remember this commercial well as a kid. Marx did pack alot of play value into the set with all the accessories. The catalog stores " wish books " offered simular sets from Marx as well.
penn central steam engine ftw!
saintangerinc 8 months ago
love the way they have the poles strung with wire..yeah that would have lasted about 10 minutes!!!
InteriorCommando 11 months ago
That little green bottle of smoke fluid only lasted a month after I got it for Christmas of '72. After that, i started using baby oil for smoke fluid, and it worked too.
garywayne1966 1 year ago
@dvgale Worms in love logo
Wa3ypx 1 year ago
This set gave me an idea to propose to Lionel, Williams, MTH, & Atlas: Take this set and replace the steamer with a horn-equipped GP20 or GP38 decorated for BNSF, Union Pacific, C.P.Rail, CSX, or NS. Have 2 uncoupling tracks; one for the main line & one for the siding. Replace the caboose with a F.R.E.D. equipped box car. Lionel could add their weight-activated crossing gate & semaphore. Photos of the train set in use by kids with other toys. Anyone like this idea?
Petemonster62 1 year ago
I remember this commercial well as a kid. Marx did pack alot of play value into the set with all the accessories. The catalog stores " wish books " offered simular sets from Marx as well.
Petemonster62 1 year ago
I got this set for xmas back when they were new, I forgot what it was called, thanks for the memory!
KlunkerRider 1 year ago
Check out the Penn Central logo on the caboose - betcha most of those Big Rail Work Trains by Marx long outlasted the infamous PC!
dvgale 2 years ago
I have one, It is complete, in box. I'm willing to sell it if your inerested?
Motoskichimo1974 2 years ago
I got one of these sets for Christmas in 1972. No longer have it. I'm looking for another one, preferrably complete in the box.
garywayne1966 2 years ago