Marx trains are certainly a part of model railroad history. Their accessories were always affordably priced. As as a young kid with little money, if I got a couple of bucks for Christmas from a relative, I would buy a crossing signal, gate, lighting tower or even a bell signal. Due to the overwhelming popularity of Lionel , Marx always took a back seat and I've seen few Marx layouts. Marx trains are still not very popular today and you only occasionally come across them at the shows. Several years ago there was a company who was making Marx trains again but they seem to have disappeared. RMT is still running some of the old Marx accessories.
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