News: LGBoA signs agreement with Märklin

[Rene Schweitzer]

This just in:

LGBoA Signs Exclusive Agreement with Märklin

LGB of America today announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Märklin. The agreement means that LGB consumers in North America will continue to get quality LGB products and service from their friends at LGB of America.

"I have seen Märklin's commitment to keeping the spirit of LGB alive," said Tony Castellano, President of LGBoA. "And now, LGB of America is prepared for a very bright future as the one-stop source for the best model trains in the world."

LGBoA expects to receive shipments soon of LGB products from Nürnberg. Märklin has also announced that it expects to restart the successful "LGB Club" and its member magazine as soon as possible. "Containers to be shipped to our Freehold warehouse are already being prepared, and we're pushing hard to serve our customers even better than before," said Castellano, who noted that details concerning new products, prices and availability will be released as quickly as possible.

In conjunction with the Märklin agreement, LGBoA also announced today that its parent company, G45 Inc., has been transferred to new owners: LGBoA President Tony Castellano and Munich attorney Stefan Jakob, who represented LGBoA in the Lehmann bankruptcy proceedings. "I saw the potential in LGBoA," said Jakob. "Now, I can see that potential becoming reality."

[Dennis Paulson]

What a Happy Friday , # 1 is back with the best ! 

[GearDrivenSteam]

LGBoA still won't answer the dang telephone or return calls. But many thanks for the info, Rene.

[gbbari]

???  LGBoA answered my phone call and sent me the part quote a few days later via e-mail. I ordered the part (gold trim ring for the headlight of an old 2040 Krok) and received two of them a week after that.

I am glad to see that LGB will once again be returning to dealers' shelves. It's a win-win for everyone in this hobby and market all around.

 

 

[vsmith]

Well thats finally resolved!

The best news out of this deal is that it retains the pre-existing distribution system and repair facilities network, both which are well known to by dealers and most modelers, minimal to no disruption in shipping & delivery or in repairs & parts.

[LGBtrains1963]

All I can say is that is best news I have seen all week! Thanks LGBoA and Marklin for working it all out and putting your customers #1.............................

[GearDrivenSteam]

That's strange. I've been leaving messeges over a two month period and have not gotten a call YET. Although I have found the answer to my inquiry, it would be nice to finally get a call.

[Bucksco]

Robert,

If you don't mind me asking-

Who have you been leaving messages with? Is there a particular department you are trying to contact such as parts, service, etc....?

 

[dougdagrump]

I got a real quick turnaround on a repair a couple of weeks ago, granted it was an easy one but two days is fabulous. Of course it is a lot quicker when you can drop off and pick up w/o having to use UPS/USPS/FedEx or any other box crushers.

[GearDrivenSteam]

Robert,

If you don't mind me asking-

Who have you been leaving messages with? Is there a particular department you are trying to contact such as parts, service, etc....?

 

It was one of the extensions of their main web site.

[Bucksco]

I would be more than happy to direct you to the proper person or department.

[GearDrivenSteam]

My original inquiry was regarding the D&RGW #50 30 ton switcher. I was going to ask if it was offered at anytime in two different color schemes. The original (and correct) is not the black and orange, it is the grey and yellow. I answered my own question though, as I found one in the original grey and yellow, and have it now. The original color scheme is LGB #2063 and the (FUGLY) orange and black is #20635.  Thanks.

[Bucksco]

Robert,

 For future reference you should email Mr. James Tapper at [e-mail] with product development questions.

[Marty Cozad]

Good to see Jack is still posting and has a job.

Will you be at the SELSTS? I plan to be there.