{"product_id":"vintage-marx-4309-electric-train-set-490-penn-central-box-missing-transformer","title":"Vintage Marx 4309 Electric Train Set 490 Penn Central Box Missing Transformer","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouis Marx \u0026amp; Co. of Girard, Pennsylvania made affordable toy trains for generations of kids, and this boxed No. 4309 electric freight set comes from the early-to-mid 1970s, when Marx was a subsidiary of the Quaker Oats Company, as the box states. It is a classic starter outfit: a 490 steam locomotive with Penn Central tender pulling a blue New York Central gondola and an orange Pacemaker caboose. It is a fun find for Marx collectors, vintage toy train fans, or anyone building a nostalgic display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet number 4309 is printed on the box, which reads Made in U.S.A. by Louis Marx \u0026amp; Co., Inc., Girard, PA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe locomotive, tender, gondola and caboose are plastic with metal wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe set includes eight curved track sections with nickel-finish rails on plastic ties (two with black terminal clips), the instruction sheet, and the original styrofoam tray and string tag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plastic locomotive, tender, gondola and caboose look clean and complete in the photos. The original transformer is missing; only the small black terminal plate with clips is included, and the set is sold untested. The box is worn, with a torn corner at the window, tape and a price-sticker remnant on the side seam, and scuffs and soiling on the red panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e running condition not verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photos are part of the description, and your set will be packed with care.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Marx \u0026 Co., Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51070847811841,"sku":"EI-325-7147f3e4","price":38.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/4571\/4945\/files\/mwgfy76s-1.jpg?v=1794663102","url":"https:\/\/bigfoottradingco.com\/products\/vintage-marx-4309-electric-train-set-490-penn-central-box-missing-transformer","provider":"Bigfoot Trading Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}