As a young kid growing up in Brooklyn in the 50's, I recall many ma and pa toy stores that sold both Lionel and Marx. I recall seeing the train board Louis Marx train display in a toy store that stood on the corner of 86th st. near Bay Parkway. We were of rather modest means back then and since Marx accessories cost about 35% less than Lionel at the time, every Christmas I would find a $2 Marx accessory under the tree which added lighting action and endured heavy use. Most stores that carried Lionel usually carried Louis Marx toys as well.
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