This just in. . .Märklin news

[Rene Schweitzer]

Vic,

I have not received anything else. In the press release I saw, LGB/LGB products were NOT mentioned anywhere, only Märklin and Trix.

For now, all we know is that Walthers will distribute Märklin and Trix. What we don't know is who will distribute the LGB items. I will certainly let you know if I hear of anything.

[vsmith]

Toad

As I said on MLS I bet theres a lot of email flying back and forth with germieland trying to get something official about whats included in this deal.

With no US profile large scale in their 2008 catalog and its still unknown whether anything, even Germie stock, will be imported to the US this year, again, does this agreement still include large scale or is it effectively only related to HO N and Z?

As LGB is part of Marklin, Trix is also part of Marklin but run as a seperate company, same with LGB, without a specific name mention in the the release, does that mean LGB could still end up with a seperate distribution deal? I severely doubt it, why go to all the trouble of having two seperate distribution and repair contracts?

So I think this deal must be inclusive of the whole enchillada, onions included.

Rene, have you heard anything further on your end?

 

[Anonymous]

OH MY, what a burn for LGBoA!

Will Walthers once again be selling LGB exclusivly?, If so, I can kiss it goodbye once again, that means FULL MSRP, no exceptions. What happens to no secondary outlets like the mailorder companies? No more discount suppliers?

Rocketing back to the 80's

Echoing Vic's thoughts! Sure they will keep LGB free of Walthers? Will I ever see a track cleaning car go under 400.00??? There is always something going on in the bushes!!! Cryn shame!!!

Ole Toad

[vsmith]

OH MY, what a burn for LGBoA!

Will Walthers once again be selling LGB exclusivly?, If so, I can kiss it goodbye once again, that means FULL MSRP, no exceptions. What happens to no secondary outlets like the mailorder companies? No more discount suppliers?

Rocketing back to the 80's

[Rene Schweitzer]

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