Marx Glendale Station

This one does not have the crank handle on top for the record of station announcements.  These are large stations, which leave me wondering if a lot of the

others, kit-built also, have been severely truncated.

Great photo essay..the only larger Marx building that is rail related I can think of is the huge freight station. Its a great way ( your thread) to introduce these to newcomers to tinplate...maybe convert others. 

Hirailer,

I have never seen an example of a crank mounted station announcement for the Glendale. Have a photo?

Bruce

Hi Jim • Marx lithographed buildings, have a lot details on the sheet metal. "Classic"

another beautiful Marx piece. Thanks for sharing.

Jim,

You KNOW that we are tickled pink for you. We would be proud as new fathers to find and own something as nice as your newest MARX finds. At the rate you're going you will have enough for that 4' X 8' MARX layout. Forget about that itty-bitty corner on your present layout. Just think about it..A MARX layout on the pages of OGR . 

BTW The red figures might be part of a add-on set from Sears. Anyway you look at it you are one lucky bird to even have the figures.

God Bless,

"Pappy"

That is a really nice looking station.  Very nostalgic looking, brings back memories.

Art

Beautiful condition Jim!

Alan

I can't open Papa Eastman's video, Electroliner, but the heading says it includes a

handcranked version.  I have had and sold one, keeping a "plain Jane" version

without the crank.

Thanks for the video, Steve.  Good info.

Pappy,

I haven't decided yet just how to add some Marx to the layout. They're too nice to just sit on a shelf.

Jim

Thanks Steve......

Are there variations with a plain roof instead of shingles, or was that just on the small whistling station?

Where do I buy one of the new sound systems? My crank operated sound system is pretty much shot.

Thanks for the video.

I saw one of the crank ones priced at $45 in a show today.  I don't know if the Marx

parts guy in northern Ohio has parts for that or not, but I'd check. (I didn't think to

ask if the one I saw worked)

Any idea of  the worth of this depot? I have found one of these depot at a local flee market.  The condition of this depot would be about 25 to 30 grade in my humble opinion.  The seller wants $50.00, but the critter has been on the shelf for more than a year.  Any opinion of value?.

  Now Leaving tracks, I will not tell you which market it is at!  Merry Christmas to You and your Pretty wife