Originally Posted by Lionelzwl2012:
Can any one tell us here about the design and the history behind the marx forked coupler. Why no compatability with lionel rolling stock as far as the couplers? Was it a patent issue at the time? My first set was my uncles allstate steam set. I have had trains in my life ever since.
It could be that the Marx coupler design was determined by cost considerations.
It was also back compatible with earlier Marx tab and slot couplers.
