My $20 Marx

Episode 100: The Marx #666 2-4-2 steam locomotive was a common part of many Marx train sets made between the mid-1950s and the end of Marx production in 1974. The 666 features a diecast shell, smoke, and a working headlight.

My #666 was an auction purchase and the description stated there were problems with the headlight, reverse unit, and smoke. Therefore, I disassembled the locomotive to inspect and repair these items as necessary. In the process, I replaced the original bulb with an inexpensive LED.

00:00 Introduction
01:06 Poll "What Is A Marx?"
01:51 History of the Marx 666, 333 and 999
02:41 Comparing #666 With #1666 Shells
03:09 First Test Run
03:51 Testing the Smoke Unit
05:21 Removing the Smokebox Front (Headlight Access)
06:07 The Marx Headlight Bracket
07:54 Inexpensive LED Replacement Bulbs [GutReise 10 pc. E10 Screw 12v flood light bulb, Cold White]
10:40 Removing The Shell
11:32 Removing The Headlight Wire
12:37 Parts Of The #666 Motor
13:10 Spraying The Reverse Unit
13:39 Brushes, Brushplate, and Commutator
14:34 Comparing the #666 and #1666 Motors
15:29 Beware Of Swapped Motors!
16:34 Replacing The Headlight Wire
16:46 Inspecting The Smoke Unit
17:15 Replacing The 666 Shell
18:37 Cleaning The Wheels
19:15 Reassembled And Ready To Run!
20:06 Smoke Unit Close-Up
20:35 Final Remarks
21:41 Laps Around The Layout

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