Source for Marx brushes

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My uncle has a old Marx steam loco tin set, I have never seen couplers like it has, They are not like the what I call V tab as found on many sets in the 60s. There not like the 90 degree metal drop in slot kind. They are a kind of pocket coupler. So this may help set an age to it.
I don’t have a picture of the engine but when I was there he told me it had run but would spark a lot at the armature when it did. When I looked at it the brushes they look almost gone. They sit in a round tube with a single wire spring pushing them down. I thought if I could figure out what it is and if I could find a place to get a pair I would replace them the next time I go to his place. I know it is a shot in the dark without a picture but thought I would ask here just the same.
Tks,

Kev

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Kev,

Marx parts can be found here and here.

Larry

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Try Robert Grossman or Olsens. If it is Marx one of them should be able to provide them. It might take a little talking to them too first though.

http://www.trainpartsformarx.com/

http://www.olsenstoy.com/searchcd2r1.htm

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Thanks guys, I talked to my uncle over the weekend and he is going to give me the loco to work on. When I get it I will post pictures so it can be Identified.

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Here are the pictures of what he has.

Any idea as to the year? Marx 391.

The brush plate is worn out at the Armature pin hole so I need a plate and brushes to get it running.

Thanks for the help. [:)]

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pre World War ll, not sure fo the excact year. Great looking set, I’ll have one someday.

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This looks like the set, and this Marx overview states that the Canadian Pacific set was available from 1936-1949.

Larry

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My friend who repairs Marx and other trains uses Lionel post war steamer brushes cut down shorter.

Roger

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Kev

I’ved used Bob Grossman for a number of my Marx parts

Keep in mind w/ the integrated gears/wheels this loco will prob not like the switches on your layout.

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Thanks Bob, I figured it would not work on my switches. It is for my uncle and he does not have switches so should be okay.

I used Bob Grossman for my order.[:)]

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Well I got the parts from Bob Grossman and finished the Marx project.

I drilled out the wheel that had the drive rod stud broken so a 1/8” split rivet would fit in the hole. Then I put a nylon spacer to raise the rod from the wheel and keep the glue from going where I did not want it. I glued the rivet into place with Locktite metal epoxy. Looks like it will be as good as the original set up or better. I replaced the brush plate, brushes, and install the missing smoke stack and drive rod that was missing. Runs like new!! [Y] I think my uncle will be happy. [:D]