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IDENTIFY YOUR MARX TRAIN

Engines
Metal        Choose one        Plastic

Rolling Stock
Metal        Choose one        Plastic

How many wheels on each piece?
2        4        8

How long is the piece?
6"        Longer

What color is the frame?
Red        Black

What does the coupler look like?
ac (9K)         8whl-tsc (7K)

You have selected the category: These were made beginning in 1938 and sold in sets until 1942.
These cars could also be purchased separately from Marx and probably over-the-counter. Many of these cars are valuable.
Below are pictures of basic car designs. Your car might have different graphics but you should be able to make a general identification.

6-8wf-b-ac-ttnd (2K) 6-8wf-b-ac-tnd-wedge (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-gon (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-tank (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-hopper (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-hsgon (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-reefer (3K)
6-8wf-b-ac-boxcar (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-stock (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-sidedump (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-barrel (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-cable (2K) 6-8wf-b-ac-pole (2K) 6-8wf-b-ac-search (2K)
6-8wf-b-ac-autoflat (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-wrecker (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-caboose (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-baggage (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-mail (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-coach (3K) 6-8wf-b-ac-obs (3K)

For more information about these cars purchase
The DEFINITIVE Guide to Marx Trains, Six-Inch Tin and Joy Line.