Duksnfish posted:... Also, one more question. The copper plate on the Engine that touches the center track to make it go is really worn and half broken. Is there an easy way to replace this copper tag and does anyone know where to purchase or have it repaired or replaced? I'd like to purchase and do myself but it may be over my head. The picture is prior to refurbishing the engine and getting it to run on the track.
not easy to tell by the picture, but it looks like you only have a single pickup with the rear pickup completely missing. the Robert Grossman link you got is the best source for replacement Marx parts. with the rear pickup, again from the picture, it's hard to tell if you have enough of the fixed copper "spring" that keeps the shoe in contact with the track, so that may be a problem. if you get the part, it's a very simple repair.
photo tip, especially with P&S cameras... avoid white backgrounds!
the camera is going to balance the shot making the dark areas very dark.
good luck...gary
