| LGB model trains are made in the "G" scale, the | | | | and over 150 different styles of freight and passenger |
| largest scale of commercially sold model trains. | | | | cars. |
| These large trains are made in Germany, and are | | | | There are signals, overhead catenary lines, bridges, |
| some of the highest quality trains available for both | | | | figurines, and over 30 different kinds of track. With |
| indoor and outdoor layouts. They can range in detail | | | | their advanced controller systems, you can operate a |
| from simple 'toy' designs, simple colors, not as intricate | | | | great outdoor railroad with just a minimal amount of |
| detailing, to the quality of detail that would envy the real | | | | effort. |
| thing. | | | | The Passenger Starter Set with Sound is a wonderful |
| LGB model trains are so good that they are made to | | | | way to introduce yourself or a loved one into the |
| stand the test of outdoor climates, including snow, and | | | | hobby of model trains. It consists of a "Stainz" steam |
| are made from the highest quality weather and impact | | | | locomotive, with electronic sounds and even a smoke |
| resistant materials. | | | | generator. There are two passenger cars, five figures, |
| The gearboxes are sealed against moisture or dirt and | | | | and enough track for a 51" circle, quick connect cables, |
| the track rails are machined from solid brass. This | | | | and a 1 amp power supply. This basic set is just under |
| brand of train is made with simplicity and diversity in | | | | $400, but there are optional track packages available |
| mind, the track sections will connect together without | | | | to expand your lay out as much as you want. |
| tools, and have predrilled holes that make them ready | | | | You won't have trouble finding LGB model trains online |
| to attach to permanent foundations. | | | | and occasionally through some retail outlets. You can |
| All the wiring and electrical components are color | | | | even go to their official website, if you understand |
| coded, so there is little or no confusion in setting up the | | | | German. There are other sites that sell their model |
| power system. | | | | trains at retail and discounted prices. |
| Their advanced technologies in sound and motion | | | | There are many other resources online, including many |
| make them work automatically. You just push the | | | | example photos and videos of lay out designs, books |
| throttle and the bells and whistles, even simulated | | | | on model rail road designs, do's and don'ts, all kinds of |
| steam, work by themselves. | | | | useful information. |
| The digital LGB Multi-Train System lets you control 23 | | | | Often during the holidays, you will find LGB model trains |
| trains from one controller. These sets are ready to run, | | | | on display in recreation centers, and even museums. |
| meaning that you have no other small parts to put | | | | Some hard core enthusiasts even travel around with |
| together. Just set it up and start using it right away. | | | | other model train layouts and set them up at fairs and |
| LGB has more than 600 G scale products to choose | | | | conventions. |
| from, including steam, diesel and electric locomotives, | | | | |