You are bidding on a Marx O-gauge Commodore Vanderbilt locomotive which has been customized by master craftsman/eBay seller chesterchito into a museum-quality, 2-4-2 showpiece locomotive.  It comes with a matching tender which has also been customized.

The prototype Commodore Vanderbilt was a New York Central 4-6-4 Hudson which, in 1934, became the world’s first streamlined locomotive when its exterior pipes, whistles, and other fittings were covered by a smooth bathtub-like cowl that left only its driving wheels exposed. That same year, Marx released its own version of the Commodore Vanderbilt as an 0-4-0 locomotive. It remained in the Marx catalog until 1952.

Most everything on this one-of-a-kind 2-4-2 Commodore Vanderbilt locomotive has been modified.  The sides of the body were cut out to make it appear the way the prototype Commodore Vanderbilt actually looked.  The motor mount tabs were removed, and the motor mount was welded to the body to create a smooth look. The hitch is stainless steel and is removable if desired.  Addition weight was added to the tender to ensure that it won’t tip over.

In 2018, this locomotive and tender were featured in Classic Toy Trains magazine’s special 30 Anniversary All-Star Electric Trains issue. 

The locomotive was serviced in November 2023 by Joe Mania/JLM Trains. (A copy of the service invoice dated 11-17-23 will be provided to the winning bidder.)  The locomotive runs forward and in reverse and the headlight works.

We’ve provided ample photo coverage of both the locomotive and its tender, so please study the images closely as they are an important part of the auction description.

This is an adult collectible and is NOT intended as a toy for children.

This locomotive and tender will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail, insured for the full amount of the winning bid. (Foreign bidders please use eBay’s Global Shipping Service.)

Recently (and reluctantly) I have been downsizing my Marx toy train collection beginning with the customized items that I purchased on eBay years ago.

If you’re an advanced Marx train collector, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to acquire a one-of-kind customized Commodore Vanderbilt locomotive and matching tender as an investment, to run on your layout, or to display on your desk or bookcase. You will never see another one like it so DON’T LET IT GET AWAY BECAUSE SOMEONE OUTBID YOU AT THE LAST MINUTE.

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