Marx Prewar O Gauge Commodore Vanderbilt Steam Loco Set - NYC Tender & 5 Tin Cars (Tab Couplers)

Condition Statement

Pre-owned, vintage O gauge condition. The tinplate Commodore Vanderbilt steam locomotive and New York Central tender show expected play wear, finish scuffs, and minor paint loss. The five tinplate freight cars exhibit typical age-related marks, light surface oxidation/patina on axles/couplers, and play wear. All cars feature intact metal tab/slot couplers. Untested for electrical operation. No original boxes included. Please review all photos for detailed cosmetic condition.

Key Product Details

• Brand / Manufacturer: Louis Marx & Co. (MARX) • Locomotive Model: Commodore Vanderbilt Streamlined Steam Locomotive • Scale / Gauge: O / O-27 Gauge • Coupler Style: Metal Tab & Slot Couplers • Material: Stamped Tinplate Steel & Metal • Era: Prewar / Early Postwar (circa 1930s–1940s)

Coupler Details

• Coupler Type: Marx Metal Tab / Slot Couplers. • Compatibility: These traditional metal tab-and-slot couplers connect directly with other vintage Marx prewar and early postwar tinplate rolling stock and tenders.

Set Contents (7 Pieces Total)

1. Marx Commodore Vanderbilt Streamlined Steam Locomotive (Black tinplate shell)

2. Marx New York Central (NYC) Tinplate Tender

    

3. Rock Island C.R.I.&P. Gondola #552 (Green/Red tinplate)

4. Rock Island C.R.I.&P. Gondola #552 (Green/Red tinplate - duplicate)

5. Northern Pacific / General Coal Co. Hopper #554 (Blue/Red tinplate)

6. Middle States Oil / Santa Fe Tank Car #553 (Silver tinplate)

7. Colorado & Southern C&S Refrigerator Car #555 (Blue/Cream/Yellow tinplate)

Item Description

Up for sale is a classic vintage Marx O gauge tinplate freight train set featuring the iconic Commodore Vanderbilt streamlined steam locomotive and a matching New York Central coal tender. Included are five vintage 5 3/16" Marx tinplate freight cars, all equipped with original metal tab-and-slot couplers.

A fantastic lot for collectors or operators building out a vintage prewar Marx layout.

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