Great Video ! I got into LGB while working p/t in a train store & so impressed with their quality. I accrued a lot of Euro LGB, and in 2000, I was in Nuremburg for only 2days, a Sunday and a Monday . So Monday went to the plant - -took a train over from downtown and walked many blocks only to find it was closed due to a holiday! I was so bummed but did get to peek in the showroom windows. Now with the bankruptcy, it will never be the same..so sad. With yhis video I finally get my "tour".
@BlackWolfessUSCM I got mine when I was just a child and 25+ years later the thing still runs great. Even after it's fallen off the ceiling train track a couple times!
This video should be sent to Marklin's CEO's so they understand that they are not upholding LGB's legacy of quality. My hubby's faithful stainz from back in the day still runs without a hitch ^^
It is sad to hear they went bankrupt. Since they were sold are they making any trains and are any replacement parts available? This was a really interesting video. Thanks for posting it
My experience is that Marklin now owns them and some spare parts are available, but Marklin has cut production of a lot of the American style locos and cars and is focusing mostly on the European models.
@@ShadowVFX Thanks for the very quick response. Do you know if they have a contact in the USA.? We need some plastic coupling parts. Thanks again and stay safe.
@@gregoryv.zimansr4031 Reynauld's is a large supplier that's based out of the midwest. It's where I generally get my models from. There also is Upland Trains in southern California, a large supplier but not quite as big as Reynauld's. On the east coast there's Trainland/Trainworld that's based out of NYC... another great place for supplies. There are some smaller suppliers but it seems like these are the "big 3" that supply new LGB products. You can also order from LGB factory direct, but their prices aren't always the best. If you want a limited model though it may be the best way to go.
I really prefer the old LGB trains because they felt unique and a high-end product. Every time I see these locomotive operate and how it's being built with the upmost professional builders, flawless precision, and the scale drawing-to-life, it really makes you feel like they are worth the money. I know LGB's are expensive which can rage from $300-$3000, but it's worth every penny. Heck they even mention that they also care about pricing that they want to make it affordable for all ages. The newer LGB trains, meh, they don't have the magical feeling and quality. It feels like a overpriced plastic model.
Great Video !
I got into LGB while working p/t in a train store & so impressed with their quality. I accrued a lot of Euro LGB, and in 2000, I was in Nuremburg for only 2days, a Sunday and a Monday . So Monday went to the plant - -took a train over from downtown and walked many blocks only to find it was closed due to a holiday! I was so bummed but did get to peek in the showroom windows. Now with the bankruptcy, it will never be the same..so sad. With yhis video I finally get my "tour".
Now LGB is under Marklin trademark so it is nice to find LGB models. I love these trains
We have this on DVD, thank you for posting, so I can share it to others!
This is how a business should be run, so sad to see it is no more.
they are still in business under Marklin
its a dream to have beautiful model layouts like this
@BlackWolfessUSCM
I got mine when I was just a child and 25+ years later the thing still runs great. Even after it's fallen off the ceiling train track a couple times!
Great video. Thanks for posting.
It's a McDonald's. It's located in Buena Park, near Knott's Berry Farm in southern California.
This video should be sent to Marklin's CEO's so they understand that they are not upholding LGB's legacy of quality. My hubby's faithful stainz from back in the day still runs without a hitch ^^
What kind of restraunt is that at 13:18 with the LGB trains on the ceiling?
a shame they went out of business. a really great example of a company that does almost everything to get there end product
Fico contente em ver esta maravilha e poder passar para todos que são amantes destes modelinhos de crianças adultas.
i like the stainz train at 1:00
Is there a chance of this ever being built to British prototypes?
It is sad to hear they went bankrupt. Since they were sold are they making any trains and are any replacement parts available?
This was a really interesting video. Thanks for posting it
My experience is that Marklin now owns them and some spare parts are available, but Marklin has cut production of a lot of the American style locos and cars and is focusing mostly on the European models.
@@ShadowVFX Thanks for the very quick response. Do you know if they have a contact in the USA.? We need some plastic coupling parts.
Thanks again and stay safe.
Sorry, I don't know. If you have any hobby shops or train stores nearby, you might want to reach out to them and ask that question.
@@gregoryv.zimansr4031 Reynauld's is a large supplier that's based out of the midwest. It's where I generally get my models from. There also is Upland Trains in southern California, a large supplier but not quite as big as Reynauld's. On the east coast there's Trainland/Trainworld that's based out of NYC... another great place for supplies. There are some smaller suppliers but it seems like these are the "big 3" that supply new LGB products. You can also order from LGB factory direct, but their prices aren't always the best. If you want a limited model though it may be the best way to go.
I really prefer the old LGB trains because they felt unique and a high-end product. Every time I see these locomotive operate and how it's being built with the upmost professional builders, flawless precision, and the scale drawing-to-life, it really makes you feel like they are worth the money. I know LGB's are expensive which can rage from $300-$3000, but it's worth every penny. Heck they even mention that they also care about pricing that they want to make it affordable for all ages. The newer LGB trains, meh, they don't have the magical feeling and quality. It feels like a overpriced plastic model.
what is the current status of LGB factory buildings in Nurnberg nowadays ?
Pretty sure Marklin bought that along with the rest of the company.
10:10 - the one looks like a young Jack Nicklaus - spooky
so sad they went bankrupt ...
The sons over leveraged the company What a sad story I miss Wolfgang
I cried.. :(
Die Güte alte LGB Wolfgang Richter konnte einen leid tun
I wish I had a truck like on 8:40 xD
Now I feel sorry for being an oscale guy
Didn't marlin buy LGB
Marklin