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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: what did you do today?
« Last post by The Magic Ratchet on May 26, 2024, 08:20:32 PM »Quote from: Uncle Buck link=topic=24.msg55064#msg55064
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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