A very good friend of mine, James Pekarek, WindupGuy here on the forum, just released a paperback book on the clockwork locomotives. You can check it out, and/or purchase it here.
Here is what Amazon had to say about his book:
"The Marx Mechanical Commodore Vanderbilt" provides an in-depth look at the variations of the O gauge windup CV manufactured in the USA by Louis Marx & Company from 1935 to 1948. Research compiled from original examples, experienced collectors and period advertisements are combined with full color pictures to illustrate the details of the locomotives manufactured during various periods throughout the Commodore Vanderbilt's production. Everything from the first year Swing-Peg to the final Red Flyer is included, plus maintenance tips to keep your clockwork locomotives running smoothly.
I am very proud of James and his hard work on this book. If you are interested in the history of the clockwork locomotive, I think you would really enjoy this book.
Good luck with your book and congratulations of bringing it to print.
