Hi msp160, and welcome to the forum !

As per your questions, I'll start by putting down some answers in highlight below :

Questions:

1. Does the original price tag on the box make a difference? <-- Not really, the quality of the original box however does make a difference in the sale price.

2. I have signals (7039 7040, 7042, 7188) in RED boxes - no 'box' codes that I can see. Mean anything? <-- All boxes have a code. For signals they are usually located under the box cover, on one of the angle flaps. These can be carefully unfolded to access the code.

3. Some track pieces have a 'beige' under-coating and some 'silver' - does that mean anything? <-- Depending on the date of fabrication, the underside of tracks can be different. Beige is "older" I believe, therefore more valuable from a collector's point of view ... I don't have a precise answer by memory, but it's here on the forum, somewhere ... I'll search for it too ^^ ;)

4. What do I do with empty boxes (i.e.: Green Boxes 5104, 5113)? <-- If you do some searching on eBay, you can see that empty boxes are sold as is. There is a "market" for these ...

5. Any idea where I could post pictures of my items (Think too many to attach here)? <-- By all means, please post pictures here, this is what this forum is for, and they will help to get you answers, no doubt ...

6. Some items have original 'crimp' electrical connections - worth mentioning? <-- It's a minor issue for pricing, but providing connectors certainly helps. Again, pictures will help ...

7. Any info where I can find out about Faller items (such as Faller B-4733 AMS grade crossing which integrates with the Marklin Track)? <-- I'm not so informed on this topic, but again, I suggest you search eBay to get an idea of what Faller items go for these days ...

I'm sure other forum members will provide far more precise info ...
Hope this helps in meantime ^^

Yum

Forum member Steve Cook is into his Faller AMS, and may have some info for you.

Greetings Mike,
I see that you've already gotten some outstanding advice from very knowledgeable member of the forum.

From what I have learned, there are some Marklin models that are very 'Classic' but not very rare. Those that want them, already have them. Then there are some more unique items, that can truly be called rare, that do command decent prices.

What jumps out at me, what has the collector in my all gushy, is the near perfect condition of that New Haven F7. The paint on that particular Marklin model was not that great; it chipped very easily. What you've got is almost Gem condition. It should command a higher price, to a true collector. I'm sorry that my current finances don't allow me to offer you a handsome price.

Also, if you have switches, those sell well for decent prices, as do the signals.

But again, condition is critical.

Remember that Ebay and Auction Houses will take a percentage of the sale price as their fee. So, in doing a private sale, take that difference into price consideration.

Good luck!

msp160,

First item looks to be a 7050 (road sign with flashing light and it's contact section 5127) which goes with the 7192 crossing. Hard to say from that one pic ...
See here: 7050

Second item looks like a 4503 flat car which has been painted an unoriginal green on the interior ...
See here : http://www.bigio.it/Guter/4503/4503_100.htm

That second site can help you identify a lot of locos and rolling stock ^^

Hope that helps

Yum

PS : page from 1957 catalog for 7050 :

Inventory close to being done:

Items with no pictures YET:
Need some input on what to 'bundle' and what type of pics to take?
(do I really need level of detail for some of the items - ie box flaps vs box and shot of tracks)

5100 -Curved Track: Full (Green) Boxes(2): 10 Tracks/box. 1 box 1961, 1 Box 1964. Worn boxes / Track VG
5100 -Curved Track: Part (Green) Box (1) - with 5 pcs/beige underside in Box (1961). Box worn, Track good.
5100 -Curved Track: Loose Qty 7- Loose Silver Underside - VG condition = NO Box

5101 -Track Section: Partial Box(Green) code flap end missing top bottom flap - 10 pcs track
5101 -Track Section: Loose Qty 1 track

5106 -Straight Track: Full (Blue) Boxes(2): 10 Tracks/box. Boxes(VG) from 1965/1968 (from Flaps)
5106 -Straight Track: Full (Green) Boxes(2):10 Tracks/box. Box 1: (VG) 1961 (from Flap). Box 2: 1 Flap worn.
5106 -Straight Track: Loose Qty 10: beige 'bottom' and in vg condition.

5103 -Curved Feeder Track: Full (Green) Boxes(4): 1 track/box - all 1961

5104 -Curved Contact Track:Full (Green) Boxes(3): 1 track/box - all 1963

5107 -Track: Full (Green)Box: 10 pcs
5107 -Track: Partial(Green)Box: 7 pcs

5108 -Straight Track: Partial (Green) Box: 7 pcs (1961)

5109 -Straight Track: Partial (Green) Box: 5 pcs (1958)

5110 -Straight Track: Partial (Green) Box: 6 pcs (1959)

5111 -Straight Feeder Track: Full (Green) Boxes(2) 1 track/Box (1960)

5112 -Uncoupler: Full (Green) Boxes(5): 1 per/box - All with orig manuals/plugs (boxes in ok shape - flaps brittle / part VG

5113 -Lamp Signal Post: Full (Green) Boxes(3): parts in VG shape Boxes missing flaps

5120 -Curve Track: Loose/no box Qty 1 VG

5146 -Straight control Track: Full (Green) Boxes(2): 1/box with manuals

5147 -Switching Track: Full (Green) Boxes(2): 1/box both with manuals - 1 box has missing flap

5200 -Large Radius Curve: Full (Orange) Box(1) 10 tracks (1965) - box ok
5200 -Large Radius Curve: Loose Qty 5 silver underside 3 - VG / 2 some dirt/discoloration on underside.

5201 -Curved Track Short: Loose track: 4 pcs

5205 -Stubby Curve Tack: Loose Qty 1 VG

5206 -Curve Track: Loose Qty 1 VG

7190 -Stop Block: Full (Yellow) Boxes(4): 1/box VG condition

7191 -Lighted Stop Block: Full (Yellow) Boxes(4): 1/box VG condition

7069 -Electric Distributor Plates: Full (Yellow) Boxes(4): - 1/box Item and Boxes VG
7069 -Electric Distributor Plates: Full (Yellow) Box(1): - 1/box in good box but the part has rust.

7070 -Switch Panel: Full (Yellow) Boxes(4)- 1/box with Yellow boxes and 1 with No Box
7070 -Switch Panel: Loose Qty 1 No Box

7072 -Control Box: Full (Yellow) Boxes(6)- 1/box all 1959 (from Flaps)

7075 -Pick-up Slides: Full (yellow) Boxes(4): - 1/box: parts VG/Boxes VG condition + original manuals.
7075 -Pick-up Slides: Full (yellow) Boxes(1): part VG/Box fair + orig manual.

7077 -Car lighting: Partial Box with 1 lamp in box

Magazines/Layouts

Marklin Magazine #2 1965
0331 Marklin 0331 Gauge HO Track Layout - English

Split my list into two parts (second part - tracks etc)

All pictures (except for tracks etc) on Photobucket: Pictures in sub-albums

Lists:

Marklin 1960’s Part I – items in very good condition (unless noted otherwise)

Items have been rarely used – current detailed pictures available.
Items not in proper conditions are noted and pictures show any defects (more details by request).

LOCOMOTIVES
Steam:
* 3027 -Steam Loco Class 44 690 Ep.III
Diesel:
* 3062 -Powered F7-A Loco New Haven's white, black, & red livery
* 4062 -Unpowered "dummy" Loco F7-A New Haven's white, black, & red livery
* 3065 -Diesel Locomotive
Other:
* 3016 -Trolley Bus Power Car
* 4018 -Trolley Bus Trailer Car
ROLLING STOCK
Passenger:
* 4026 -Express Baggage Car – Some dust – condition as per picture
* 4029 -Sleeping Coach – Some dust – condition as per picture
* 4032 -1st Class Passenger car with tail lights/1 red tail light missing– condition as per picture
Freight:
* 4520 -Tank Car with 3 tanks: Full (Red) Box (1)
* 4570 -Caboose AT&SF: Full (Red) Box (1): 1 ladder missing
* 4572 -Box Car Santa Fe: Full (Orange) Box (1)
* 4575 -Gondola Wagon Dixie Line (1): Red BOX / 1 Wagon/Missing parts i.e.: axel/see Pic
* 4623 -High Side Condala: Red Box: 1 Condala
* 4503 -DB Standard Flat Car: 1 car VG/NO BOX

SWITCHES/SIGNALS

Switches:
* 5117 -Turnout: Full (Green) Boxes (2): 2 per box (1x5118/1x5119), with original dividers and manuals
* 5117 -Turnout: Full (Green) Boxes (2): 2 per box (1x5118/1x5119), 1 manual
* 5117 -Turnout: Full (Green) Box (1): 1x5118/1x5119) - Note: one with minor rust on track (Found the Box bottom in my Faller Stuff)
* 5128 -Double Slip Switch: Full (Green) Box, 1 part
* 5202 -Turnout: Full (Orange) Box (1): 1 pair (5203/5204) VG /69 532 RN 0261 ro

Signals:

* 7039 -Semaphore Home signal: Full (Red) Box (1): All parts (baseplate, plugs etc.) and manual.
* 7040 -Home signal: Full (Red) Box (1): All parts (baseplate, plugs etc.) and manual.
* 7042 -Track Block Signal: Full (Red) Boxes (3): All parts (baseplate, plugs etc.) and manuals.
* 7188 -Signal: Full (Red) Box (1): All parts (baseplate, plugs etc.) No Manual.

BRIDGES/PILLARS
Bridges/Bridge Pillars:
* 7161 -Girder Bridge
* 7162 -Truss Bridge -Box 1
* 7162 -Truss Bridge -Box 2
* 7162 -Truss Bridge -Box 3
* 7162 -Truss Bridge -Box 4
* 7163 -Arched Bridge -Box 1
* 7163 -Arched Bridge -Box 2
* 7167 -Curved Ramp -Box1
* 7167 -Curved Ramp -Box 2
* 7167 -Curved Ramp -Box 3
* 7168 -Straight approach section - with Box
* 7168 -Straight approach section - NO BOX
* 7064, 7065, 7066: Bridge Pillars: Early style Marklin HO Bridge pillars: Includes everything as shown in the pictures. Condition varies from LN to Ex- but with warping.


OTHER

Crossings:
* 7192 –Railway Crossing with all tracks (red line marked) - All parts and Original Box
* 7050 -Warning Cross Road Sign (Set includes 2 x 5127 Track contact sections)

Locomotive/Rolling Stock (Parts):
* 7075 -Pick-up Slides: Full (Yellow) Boxes (4): - 1/box: parts never used/3 Boxes VG condition + 1 box: flap loose/ original manuals. All 1961

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Marklin 1960’s – Part II

Items have been rarely used – current detailed pictures available.
Items not in proper conditions are noted and pictures show any defects (more details by request).

TRACK (vg condition for tracks unless otherwise noted)

Straight Track:
* 5106 -Straight Track: Full (Blue) Boxes (2): 10/box. Boxes (VG) 1965/1968 (from Flaps)
* 5106 -Straight Track: Full (Green) Boxes (2): 10 /box. Box 1: (VG) 1961 (from Flap). Box 2: 1 Flap worn.
* 5106 -Straight Track: Loose: Qty. 10: beige 'bottom' and in vg condition.
* 5107 -Make-up 1/2 Straight Track: Full (Green) Box: 10 pcs
* 5107 -Make-up 1/2 Straight Track: Partial (Green) Box: 6 pcs
* 5108 -Make-up 1/4 Straight Track: Partial (Green) Box: 7 pcs (1961)
* 5109 -Make-up 3/16 Straight Track: Partial (Green) Box: 5 pcs (1958)
* 5110 -Make-up 1/8 Straight Track: Partial (Green) Box: 6 pcs (1959)
* 5112 -Straight uncoupling track: Full (Green) Boxes (5): 1 per/box – Track VG/Orig.manuals/plugs. Boxes in ok shape - flaps brittle)
* 5113 -Lamp Signal Post (used with 5112): Full (Green) Boxes (3): parts in VG shape/Boxes missing flaps
* 5146 -Control Track for signals: Full (Green) Boxes (2): 1/Box VG/Boxes + 2 Orig. Manuals (1964)
* 5147 -Switching Track: Full (Green) Boxes (2): 1/box both with manuals - 1/box missing flap

Straight Feeder Track:
* 5111 -Straight Feeder Track: Full (Green) Boxes (2): 1 track/Box (1960)

Stop Blocks:
* 7190 -Stop Block: Full (Yellow) Boxes (4): 1/box VG condition
* 7191 -Lighted Stop Block: Full (Yellow) Boxes (4): 1/box VG condition

Curved Tracks:
* 5100 -Standard Circle- Curved Track: Full (Green) Boxes (2): 10 Tracks-Beige Bottoms VG Track/boxes worn-both 1961
* 5100 -Standard Circle- Curved Track: Full (Green) Box (1): 10 Tracks-Silver Bottoms VG Track/box worn 1964.
* 5100 -Standard Circle- Curved Track: 1 pcs./ beige underside (1961). Track good.
* 5101 -Make-up 1/2 Curve Track: Partial Box (Green)(1): 10 pcs./Box: end some flaps missing
* 5101 -Make-up 1/2 Curve Track: Loose: Qty. 1
* 5120 -Curve Track: Loose: Qty. 1 VG/No Box
* 5200 -Large Radius Curve: Full (Orange) Box(1): 10 tracks –Silver bottom 3-discolor/7 vg (1965)
* 5200 -Large Radius Curve: Loose (5) Beige underside (pre 1965)/VG /No Box.
* 5201 -Make-up 1/2 Curved Track Short: Loose track: 4 pcs
* 5205 -Make-up 1/6 Curve Tack: Loose Qty. 1 VG
* 5206 -Curve Track: Loose: Qty. 1 VG
* 5200 -Large Radius Curve: Full (Orange) Box (1): 10 tracks (1965) - box ok
* 5200 -Large Radius Curve: Loose: Qty. 5 silver underside 3 pcs: VG / 2 pcs: some dirt/discoloration on underside.
* 5201 -Curved Track Short: Loose: 4 pcs
* 5205 -Stubby Curve Track: Loose: 1 track/VG
* 5206 -Curve Track: Loose: 1 track/VG

Curved Feeder /Contact Track:
* 5103 -Curved Feeder Track: Full (Green) Boxes (4): 1 track/box - all 1961
* 5104 -Curved Contact Track: Full (Green) Boxes 4): 1 track/box: 3-1963/1-flap missing

Transformers, Control Boxes and Electrical
* 6170 -110V Transformer With original Box
* 6170 -110V Transformer
* 7069 -Electric Distributor Plates: Full (Yellow) Boxes (4): - 1/box Item and Boxes VG
* 7069 -Electric Distributor Plates: Full (Yellow) Box (1): - 1/box in good box but the part has rust.
* 7070 -Switch Panel: Full (Yellow) Boxes (4): 1/box with Box and 1/No Box
* 7070 -Switch Panel: Loose: 1/No Box
* 7072 -Control Box: Full (Yellow) Boxes (6): 1/box all 1959 (from Flaps)

ACCESSORIES

Magazines/Layouts:
* Marklin Magazine #2 1965
* 0331 -Marklin 0331 Gauge HO Track Layout - English

Misc.:
* 7077 -Car lighting: Partial Box with 1 lamp in box
* 7195 -Number Plate Set: Full (Yellow) Box: 12 bases, numbers 1 - 24, 69 795 MO 0863 sh
* 398 -Locomotive Guide (to place large locomotives onto the track), Metal, some rust
* xxx -Track cleaning tool (circa 1962)
* xxx -Bag - wires with Marklin plugs
* xxx -Marklin electrical plugs (misc. colors)/ small screws.
* xxx -Various Bulbs

BOXES ONLY
* 5113 GREEN BOX Date flap in box
* 7075 YELLOW BOX 1 end- 2 of four flaps missing / 1 side missed
* 7069 YELLOW BOX 2 - sides writing on box
* 7071 YELLOW BOX: Good Condition
* 7075 YELLOW BOX: Pick-up Slide: Worn Box + Orig. manual.

Edited by user 05 February 2012 20:10:52(UTC)  | Reason: correction