Marx Plastic Buildings: #1000 — #2999 (14)

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#1180 | 1182 | 1281 | 1282 "Right-O-Way" Railroad Sign Set

  • Production Beginning: 1953
     
  • Set of 12 signs: R.R. Property Keep Out; 25 M.P.H.; High Voltage; Restricted Speed Zone; Cattle Crossing; W; R R; Steep Grade; Resume Speed; Junction IM; Yard Limit; Reduce Speed
     
  • Comments: This set, first cataloged in 1952, contains several different signs when appearing in the 1953 catalog.

Color Variations

Marx1180HighwaySignsPCA

1) White with raised black letters

#1180 | 1182 | 1281 | 1282 "High-Way" Sign Set

  • Production Beginning: 1952
     
  • Size: 3 1/8"L x 1 5/8"W x 2 1/2"H
     
  • Set Of 12 Signs: Curve; Slow Down Men Working; Junction IM; Danger Falling Rocks; Speed Limit 45 Miles; US 40; R.R. Property Keep Out; Reduce Speed; School Crossing; R R; High Voltage; Yard Limit; Slippery When Wet
     
  • Comments: The 1952 catalog shows a photo of a "Highway Sign" Set, yet lists it as a "Railroad Right-O-Way" set. The signs vary from those offered the following year. Also features as part of #0430 (Plastic) Railroad Accessory Set.

Color Variations

Marx1180RightOWaySignsPCA

1) White with raised black letters

#1303 Bridge

Color Variations

Marx1303BridgePCA

1) Black with white letters

#1404 Automatic Block Signal

Color Variations

Marx1404AutomaticBlockSignalblk

1) Black

Marx1404AutomaticBlockSignalgray

2) Gray

#1412 Railroad Trestles Set

  • Comments: 24 trestles in set.

Color Variations

Marx1412RailroadTrestlesSetPCA

1) Black

#1414 Trestle and Bridge Set

Color Variations

Marx1414TrestleBridgeSetPCA

1) Black trestles with gray bridge

#1426 Crossing Signal with Banjo

Color Variations

Marx1426CrossingSignalwBanjoblk

1) Black

Marx1426CrossingSignalwBanjogray

2) Gray

#1434 Overhead Double Track Signal Bridge

Color Variations

Marx1434OverheadDoubleTrackSignalBridgePCA

1) Black trestles with gray bridge

#1450 Automatic R.R. Diesel Fueling Station

  • Production Beginning: 1958
     
  • Size: 10 7/8"L x 2 1/2"W x 5 1/2"H
     
  • Marx Medallion or other ID location: Underneath platform
     
  • Figures: Men
     
  • Comments: Automated, illuminated station with moving man and light; two fuel pumps with swivel and flexible hose; control house in center of platform

Color Variations

Marx1450AutomaticRRDieselFuelingStationPCA

1) Deep red platform, brown control house, gray pumps and figures

#1456 Automatic Barrel Loading Accessory

  • Production Beginning: 1958
     
  • Size: 8 3/8"L x 7 7/8"W x 5"H
     
  • Marx Medallion or other ID location: Under base
     
  • Accessories: 9 yellow wooden barrels
     
  • Figures: Men
     
  • Comments: Automated, illuminated station with moving man and light; two fuel pumps with swivel and flexible hose; control house in center of platform

Color Variations

Marx1456AutomaticBarrelLoaderPCA

1) Brown base, shed roof and windows; cream shed walls; gray ramp and barrel loader; blue man standing on platform at top of ramp

#1460 Gantry Crane

Color Variations

Marx1460GantryCranePCA

1) Black

#2920 Switchman's Tower

  • Figures: Men

Color Variations

Marx2920SwitchmansTowerPCA

1) Cream legs, footings, and shed walls; dark brown railings, stairway, windows, and roof; blue men

#2940 Lighted Switchman's Tower

  • Production Beginning: 1952
     
  • Size: 7"L x 4 1/2"W x 7 1/2"H
     
  • Figures: Men

Color Variations

Marx2940LightedSwtchmansTowerPCA

1) Cream legs, footings, and shed walls; dark brown railings, stairway, windows, and roof; blue men