I don't usually show Marx 8 wheel plastic since it is not what I collect but this exceptional
set deserves notice. Yes, you're seeing it correctly. A DUMMY 588 NYC diesel!
When I first heard about this set I presumed it was a basement special, but a few
inquiries verified that others have seen it. This is a rare one! I have seen a couple of these
engines over the years since this set surfaced but I have never seen another boxed set.
As you can see the box is divided for the consist as shown.
I wonder how many of these I have walked past at train shows and not noticed?
(Courtesy of Ed Veith)