LGB ToyTrain - What's the catch?

[vsmith]

&%#@%$ $500.00 bucks for the MAXI xmas layout!!!

I could get an LGB Mogul for that much !!!!
I could also get 5 LGB Porters,
or 5 Bachmann Industrial Moguls,
or 2 Bachmann Connies,
or 1 Ruby live steamer and plenty of track to run it around on.

Jeez, it just aint worth it !

[vsmith]

&%#@%$ $500.00 bucks for the MAXI xmas layout!!!

I could get an LGB Mogul for that much !!!!
I could also get 5 LGB Porters,
or 5 Bachmann Industrial Moguls,
or 2 Bachmann Connies,
or 1 Ruby live steamer and plenty of track to run it around on.

Jeez, it just aint worth it !

[Anonymous]

Yup, a tad expensive, I'd have to "harvest " the evergreens that grow along the Garden State Parkway and sell them in order to put that little bit of X-Mas joy under my tree....

[Anonymous]

Yup, a tad expensive, I'd have to "harvest " the evergreens that grow along the Garden State Parkway and sell them in order to put that little bit of X-Mas joy under my tree....

[Anonymous]

Slick, am I going to the same site you put a hot link on above? The Maxi stuff I saw there was way over $500.00. But I'll admit, that King Ludwig is one handsome piece.

Since you mentioned the Garden State Parkway, I have to ask if you are talkin "Jersey" dollars or New Mexico Dollars? (The Peso is really weak out here these days) :-)

Lee

[Anonymous]

Slick, am I going to the same site you put a hot link on above? The Maxi stuff I saw there was way over $500.00. But I'll admit, that King Ludwig is one handsome piece.

Since you mentioned the Garden State Parkway, I have to ask if you are talkin "Jersey" dollars or New Mexico Dollars? (The Peso is really weak out here these days) :-)

Lee

[Anonymous]

"Joisey Dolla Joe, good fish, fresh co co nut betta trade? " Oooops, sorry, with the threat of more rain and perhaps a Hurricane, I've had to fall back on my advocation as a Registered Minister of the South Seas Cargo Cult. (est 1943) Hey a man's gotta do what he has to, eh? Yep, same currency, so they tell me..... Hopefully the wx in New Mexico is more pleasent than around here but of course this is NJ, stick around, it will change. Too much time to read all those wish books, at least 6 steamers I'd love to get my hands on...... Strongly considering converting an LGB field engine to battery-R/C power and control, this will give my 3- kids something to run while I raise Steam.

[Anonymous]

"Joisey Dolla Joe, good fish, fresh co co nut betta trade? " Oooops, sorry, with the threat of more rain and perhaps a Hurricane, I've had to fall back on my advocation as a Registered Minister of the South Seas Cargo Cult. (est 1943) Hey a man's gotta do what he has to, eh? Yep, same currency, so they tell me..... Hopefully the wx in New Mexico is more pleasent than around here but of course this is NJ, stick around, it will change. Too much time to read all those wish books, at least 6 steamers I'd love to get my hands on...... Strongly considering converting an LGB field engine to battery-R/C power and control, this will give my 3- kids something to run while I raise Steam.

[Anonymous]

I use Toy Train for my grandchildren as well as Playmobil. Playmobil cars are "heavy" compared to TT or LGB so need more power to move them. I usually use LBG Stainz loco for kids unless lots or cars or grades then go to my LBG 21261.

SM

[Anonymous]

I use Toy Train for my grandchildren as well as Playmobil. Playmobil cars are "heavy" compared to TT or LGB so need more power to move them. I usually use LBG Stainz loco for kids unless lots or cars or grades then go to my LBG 21261.

SM

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the heads up on the wieght of the Playmobil cars, I've been very pleased with the Toy Train and regular LGB rolling stock so far...... I'm looking forward to converting the plastic wheels to steel, summer heat in New Jersey can be tough. Not a huge concern for the next couple of months.......

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the heads up on the wieght of the Playmobil cars, I've been very pleased with the Toy Train and regular LGB rolling stock so far...... I'm looking forward to converting the plastic wheels to steel, summer heat in New Jersey can be tough. Not a huge concern for the next couple of months.......

[Anonymous]

re: wheels on ToyTrains rolling stock.

I have been using Bachmann metal wheels with my ToyTrains rolling stock - Item No. 92421 is a 4 axle pack and the right size. Much cheaper than the LGB wheels but may not run as freely as the LGB replacement wheels. Metal wheels help keep the track clean....

[Anonymous]

re: wheels on ToyTrains rolling stock.

I have been using Bachmann metal wheels with my ToyTrains rolling stock - Item No. 92421 is a 4 axle pack and the right size. Much cheaper than the LGB wheels but may not run as freely as the LGB replacement wheels. Metal wheels help keep the track clean....

[Anonymous]

Sorry it took me so long to get bck to you. The Marklin Maxi line is not "tin plate" but a variety of different types of metal, mostly sheet metal of very heavy gage. One is a metal dicast loco. I was not trolling for business, just answering a question. My web site is definately in need of an up date, but I'm just a one person shop. Eventually I'll get it ready to launch, when I don't know. The Maxi line would be ideal for a 1 and 3 year old. As for rust, They are plated with, I beleive, zinc and powder coated, total of 4 layers of protection. Scratch them through that and leave them outdoors they will rust at the scratch. Yes they are expensive but you get what you pay for. All locos come with a DCC decoder installed (Marklins Delta system) with limited functionality. My web page does have several e-mail links and 3 Instant messenger services as well as a phone number, contacting me for information should not be a problem. I really don't have the time to frequent this board or make regular visits. I come to this site and others for relaxation and to share information, not to conduct business, sorry about the missunderstanding.

[Anonymous]

Sorry it took me so long to get bck to you. The Marklin Maxi line is not "tin plate" but a variety of different types of metal, mostly sheet metal of very heavy gage. One is a metal dicast loco. I was not trolling for business, just answering a question. My web site is definately in need of an up date, but I'm just a one person shop. Eventually I'll get it ready to launch, when I don't know. The Maxi line would be ideal for a 1 and 3 year old. As for rust, They are plated with, I beleive, zinc and powder coated, total of 4 layers of protection. Scratch them through that and leave them outdoors they will rust at the scratch. Yes they are expensive but you get what you pay for. All locos come with a DCC decoder installed (Marklins Delta system) with limited functionality. My web page does have several e-mail links and 3 Instant messenger services as well as a phone number, contacting me for information should not be a problem. I really don't have the time to frequent this board or make regular visits. I come to this site and others for relaxation and to share information, not to conduct business, sorry about the missunderstanding.

[vsmith]

Got dragged into a Marshall's (discount retailer here on the west coast) this last weekend by the wife. As I'm sulking around, I looked onto a shelf and what did I see? LGB TOYTRAIN boxes!!!! I didnt belief my eyes, I have NEVER seen LGB at a discount seller. So much my wifes chagrin, I walked out with two brand new in the box locomotives at $40 for each, a "Casey" Porter and a "Cowtrain" Baldwin ( Its a Baldwin, I have a photo of an old Baldwin thats a dead ringer for this engine). These are $80 new. So the task became a treat and you never know where your opportunites will knock.

I plan on sneaking back this week to see if anything else is still there.

[vsmith]

Got dragged into a Marshall's (discount retailer here on the west coast) this last weekend by the wife. As I'm sulking around, I looked onto a shelf and what did I see? LGB TOYTRAIN boxes!!!! I didnt belief my eyes, I have NEVER seen LGB at a discount seller. So much my wifes chagrin, I walked out with two brand new in the box locomotives at $40 for each, a "Casey" Porter and a "Cowtrain" Baldwin ( Its a Baldwin, I have a photo of an old Baldwin thats a dead ringer for this engine). These are $80 new. So the task became a treat and you never know where your opportunites will knock.

I plan on sneaking back this week to see if anything else is still there.

[Anonymous]

Oh Oh, My least favorite task in New Jersey....Mall Shopping. The possibility of finding LGB in a discount retailer might just be enough to pull me in. Thanks for the heads up, vsmith!

[Anonymous]

Oh Oh, My least favorite task in New Jersey....Mall Shopping. The possibility of finding LGB in a discount retailer might just be enough to pull me in. Thanks for the heads up, vsmith!