MARX 567 SIDE DUMP CAR

Meet the MARX 567 Side Dump Car — a metal freight car crafted for serious O-gauge enthusiasts and vintage rail fans alike. In an era when many Marx cars shifted to plastic, this 6-inch, four-wheel car kept the charm of earlier manufacturing, continuing to use tooling and lithography dating back to pre-World War II. With its New York Central branding, this car captures the look and feel of mid-century American railroading.

Why this MARX Side Dump Car stands out

• Metal construction provides authentic heft and durability that modern plastic cars can’t match
• Six inches long with four wheels, designed to integrate smoothly with standard O-gauge Marx trains and layouts
• Genuine lithographic finish reproduces period-specific paint schemes and lettering with sharp detail
• Side-dump design highlights the practical and visual appeal of mid-century freight operations
• Historically significant: produced through the mid-1950s using pre-war tooling

Ideal uses and who it's for

Perfect for collectors seeking an authentic metal freight car with vintage signage, or hobbyists building a historically accurate O-gauge layout featuring New York Central equipment. Use it in yard scenes, sidings, or on display alongside other Marx Trains models to evoke a nostalgic mid-century railroad setting.

Care, preservation, and display tips

• Keep it dry and out of direct sunlight to preserve the lithography and paint; metal can develop a patina, which some collectors value
• Handle gently, especially around the side-dump mechanism; avoid forcing the action to prevent misalignment
• Pair with other 6-inch Marx metal cars to recreate authentic era trains and standard spacing on O-gauge tracks

Add the MARX 567 Side Dump Car to your collection and bring a piece of 1950s American railroading into your layout or display—with metal heft, historical detail, and a timeless look that fewer modern models can offer.