Wolfgang Richter, co-creator of LGB trains, dies

[Neil B.]

Hi everyone,

Garden Railways' publisher Terry Thompson reported this today:

Wolfgang Richter, longtime leader of toymaker E.P. Lehmann and co-developer (with his brother Eberhard) of LGB trains, passed away on Wednesday, family sources report. No other details are available at this time, but those who wish to express their condolences may do so via an e-mail to [e-mail]
The Richter brothers introduced their G scale trains in 1968, reviving interest in no. 1 gauge trains. From the beginning, they intended the trains to be used outdoors as well as indoors, and the weather-resistant quality of the trains was the catalyst for the development of the garden railway hobby as it is known today.  Richter's own irrepressible good humor and signature "thumbs up" gesture became trademarks of the brand every bit as well known as the firm's colorful red and green boxes. He was also known for the joy he took in talking with his customers and for his insistence offering high quality products, even in starter sets.

Neil Besougloff, associate publisher Garden Railways/editor Model Railroader

[vsmith]

Sad news, but sadder when considering all that transpired with the demise of EPL in the last years.

[Marty Cozad]

So Sad, I was honored to meet him at Denver Convention, I felt truely humbled in his presence..

I was so thankful for what he started.

 

(my wife wasn't )