The cover of the April 2014 Quarterly shows a group of new Marx production samples, tool test cars, etc.
Are these 2014 Marx production or are they Marx/Ameritrains from the 1990's to 2004?
Paul
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They are Flynn 1990's era. I have a couple also, but chose not to get much into that aspect.
Steve
As already noted they are from 1990's. I hope you liked the cover - I had to enter into some serious negotiations with the head of my local bureau of land management to get permission to tear up the living room to do that photo shoot. 
Robert,
Congratulations! 
That is a great photo. I've been looking it over numerous times. Its tempting to stray from the collecting path I've chosen. At this point you are not helping me to stay on the straight and narrow. 
Greg
Robert, I was delighted to see Marx on the front and back cover of Train Collectors Quarterly, and such unusual models at that.
The cover is nicely done, and the unusual feature of the double spread and having the index numbers on each car with the key table on the inside of the back cover... it makes a very attractive and informative feature.
The "modern Marx" is great stuff, the Flynns did a beautiful job with design, it is truly classic tinplate. I have allowed myself a couple accessories (they did a Green Mtn/Rutland Railroad bridge!!) but thus far have otherwise kept my Marx to prewar. That may have to change...
Nice job, Robert! The Jim and Debby Flynn are a wonderful couple who made great trains that most definitely helped to keep Marx in the toy train spotlight.
Hello Robert; Loved your TCA Marx cover. I wish more Marx pictures and articles would appear in the Quarterly. Once again thanks and if you every decide to make a poster out of your picture I'd be glad to purchase one. walter wayne
