Thanks, Papa. Hope you find joy with your new acquisition. The Marx models are undervalued. They would be a great option for anyone looking for an introduction to O. Ben with Benz Trainz was a good source for learning things. He was pretty clever, sometimes a little too clever. He got a few followers wound up for cannibalizing vintage Marx models by removing and bypassing the E units instead of servicing them. I always thought it peculiar that he would concoct some elaborate modifications to reinvent the wheel but thought that disassembling and servicing a Marx E unit was a monumental task that wasn't worth doing, when in actuality it's quite easy as compared to a Lionel E unit and restores it to like new operation. I have had E units so fouled that the motor wouldn't run because the copper contacts were so oxidized and burnt. I completely disassembled and polished all the copper contacts with a scotch brite pad and reassembled, and the motor ran like new without any E unit buzzing. The E unit is usually the likely culprit with most of the pre - and postwar models with buzzing or sluggish and intermittent operations. I heard Ben had enough criticism and stopped his channel. He kind of reminded me a little bit of Sid, the mean boy in Toy Story who cannibalized his toys, which made it entertaining to watch. Some people just can't be happy even if they're running their own trains. Although I did find it cringe worthy given how easy it is to repair them, sometimes I need my engines to run in reverse. However, his bypass method was very useful for a temporary solution and an excellent learning tool for basic electrical control to understand how to control the reversing leads of the AC motor armature brushes and fields. It's unfortunate as the hobby and the electrical industry can always use guys like him even if he is making bad decisions with his personal property. Just be sure to ask for the E unit he took out if you buy one of his engines and watch one of his videos to reinstall it😊.

A fairly decent haul. Always enjoy the videos. Great to see other layouts as well. Always enjoy seeing the street cars run. I have a couple of unique models. I have two of the MiniToys Brill street cars. One belonged to my dad and the other i just happened to acquire on a lark. When they run, the always peak everyone's curiosity.

Getting new trains is always fun!

Bless you man, you certainly luv your marxx trains! Some very collectible pieces indeed!

BTW, the viewer video was awesome. that was a great use for a 360 camera. I tried an insta 360 X2 on my bike. There's a learning curve to the software, but the results are worth it if the finished product meets your needs. Seeing that footage makes me wonder if the insta360 go, which is not 360 has a wide enough FOV for "train rides". The camera is tiny. Off to do some research....

If I recall correctly, the bulbs on the Marx switches are tied to the track power. This is the reason that they don't light up when the track power is off, and the switches are active from the post terminals. The switches will need a little cleaning and lubrication, but they look nice. Also, this seems to be a great haul from the train show.

Marx guy here, I use 30w motor oil as advised in an old service manual. I too was a Benz Trainz viewer, which lead to the building of my custom Marx Fleet as displayed in My two Debut videos. Stop by, visit, and comment?

When Goin To a Train Show Any Thing Goes And We All Know It one Law I Remember and Well I NEVER TALK ABOUT What’s Going on Outside When We are At A Train Show.

I've got a few Marx and Lionel switches from way back than if you like I've got em in a box somewhere in my train room

Nice haul👍👍Enjoyed the testing segment too. I have the SP diesel version of your set from the fifties. It has metal (tab & slot?) couplers. Out of curiosity, do you have any kind of system or suggestions for organizing your spare parts?

When Goin To a Train Show DO YOUR Home Work Before The Show For Me If you get What studied For You done well then If you feel you want to Get a Little Extra. If You Go Home with Some Stuff Good if You Leave Without Anything Something went Wrong.

I hope that you recycle in your town's recycle center rather than trowing the metal stuff into the tase. We all need to recycle those materials that can be reused down the line.