handyandy posted:As a Marx fan, I am amazed at the quality that was built into their postwar products too. Even though they were "cheap" compared to Lionel they were still built well.
But like it was said before, that's how people built things back then.
I've picked up various Marx cars and engine over the years. I've always been amazed at how dependable these "cheap" trains have been. With a little oil and lube they always run great.
Alan