Quote from: 34_40 on May 26, 2024, 09:42:46 AM

Quote from: Uncle Buck link=topic=24.msg55064#msg55064

date=1716605814

Virtually positive all Marxs trains were O27. The biggest difference is that O27 trains can turn a tighter radius than O meaning easier to fit a layout in a smaller space.

Would you know the difference(s) between O & O-27?  I have an old Marx set from the early to mid 60's.  I haven't looked at it in ages but I believe it has 3 rails.

After 1935, Marx trains were 0-27. Prior to that, they were O gauge.

Lou Manglass

Thanks for that info.
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Hey 30-40

Got those window regulators install? Welcome to the GG, small world.

Quote from: Uncle Buck link=topic=24.msg55064#msg55064

date=1716605814

Virtually positive all Marxs trains were O27. The biggest difference is that O27 trains can turn a tighter radius than O meaning easier to fit a layout in a smaller space.

Would you know the difference(s) between O & O-27?  I have an old Marx set from the early to mid 60's.  I haven't looked at it in ages but I believe it has 3 rails.

After 1935, Marx trains were 0-27. Prior to that, they were O gauge.

Lou Manglass
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Thanks for that info.

Quote from: 34_40 on May 26, 2024, 09:42:46 AM

Quote from: Uncle Buck link=topic=24.msg55064#msg55064

date=1716605814

Virtually positive all Marxs trains were O27. The biggest difference is that O27 trains can turn a tighter radius than O meaning easier to fit a layout in a smaller space.

Also, either gauge O or O27 3 rail trains will run on the same track, but on an O27 simple oval layout you really have to dial back the speed on an O locomotive to take it through the curves or it will jump the track.
If O gage is the future,  then I have been leading the charge for decades! LOL 
 American Flyer, and O and O-27 3 rail post war Lionel.

Would you know the difference(s) between O & O-27?  I have an old Marx set from the early to mid 60's.  I haven't looked at it in ages but I believe it has 3 rails.

After 1935, Marx trains were 0-27. Prior to that, they were O gauge.

Lou Manglass

Thats like an archaeological find from the prehistoric era.

Makes you feel old.

$29 for the 2pc set.
https://shop.channellock.com/products/ds-2h

They seem quite nice , and that 1/4 female in the butt of the handle could be a useful feature if it doesn't become distorted from frequently beating on them hard.


Mayhew doesn't seem to have them yet if at all, so I'm wondering if these 2 drivers are actually made by them ?
I'm pretty sure the bits...etc on the current 6 in 1 model 61N are made by Enderes with the previous model 61A having been made by WILDE and not P-R like the rest of the Screwdrivers were, so it wouldn't surprise me if these also have a different OEM than the others which could be WILDE.


I stopped at the 61N because I haven't liked Trilobe handles before and this handle didn't change that, so I probably won't be buying these but I do like the idea of them.
I don't think I've ever needed demo drivers anyways.