This British Marx Commodore Vanderbilt set showed up on an internet auction some time ago and the seller allowed me to use these pictures. There is some difference between the domestic CV and the British counterpart. As a matter of fact, in typical Marx fashion, there are more than one version of the British CV. On some British Marx CV's the key extends from the left side and the motor is different. The bell is more like a Hafner bell, mounted under the cab floor and actuated by a rod which actually rocks the bell instead of the clapper! It also carries some sheet metal weights on the crossbar. This CV looks more like the domestic version although it has a long, screw-in, key and has a longer wheel base! Also, the plate found on the front which normally is New York Central, on this one says Made in U.S.A.
The couplers on the tender and coaches are similar to Joy Line couplers but they mate with the tab and slot coupler on the engine.


Here you can see the set contents. British Marx boxes are made of heavier cardstock and have reinforced corners. The inserts are more like interior boxes than dividers, as in domestic sets.


The box top is enameled with a printed label picture. The small print warns the prospective subject "Set Made and Assembled in England. Engine Made in U.S.A."



Here is the engine and that particularly English tender.



Here are the short coaches which are pictured elsewhere in this site.


The little station in this set appears to be a Wells Brimtoy production. There is some controversy whether this is correct or not. I have little doubt. I believe there is plenty of evidence that Marx used competitive toy companies to produce some of their toys.

(Courtesy of Pamela Clark)