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chris025
08-05-2008, 12:32 PM
I have a chance to purchase a lgb train,the engine is green,and the 2 cars are blue and red and the box has german writing on it.can anyone tell me if this is worth buying for $150?I know nothing about them.Thanks in advance.
chris025
08-05-2008, 06:35 PM
it's a simple question?
Boston&Maine
08-05-2008, 06:44 PM
it's a simple question?

And I am sure that if someone knowledgeable about the set saw this thread they would give you an answer, it just so happens that no one has come along yet :dunno:
chris025
08-05-2008, 07:00 PM
hope they come soon bfore it's too late :D
smokey
08-05-2008, 09:01 PM
Well, I'm in no way an expert, 'specially with the foreign stuff, but if they're in good shape, I'd have to say sounds like a fair price :dunno:
shaygetz
08-05-2008, 10:38 PM
It is the upper end of fair, if the loco and cars are not worn and in very good condition. I bought a set last year and enjoy it tremendously.
chris025
08-06-2008, 09:06 AM
thanks alot guys,and yes it's in pretty decent shape.I think i'll go get it then.:thumbsup:
chris025
08-18-2008, 08:14 AM
talked him down to $125,heres a pic of it.....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/peytonm18/ELECTRIC%20TRAINS/G%20SCALE/trains004.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/peytonm18/ELECTRIC%20TRAINS/G%20SCALE/trains003.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/peytonm18/ELECTRIC%20TRAINS/G%20SCALE/trains002.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/peytonm18/ELECTRIC%20TRAINS/G%20SCALE/trains001.jpg
shaygetz
08-18-2008, 05:21 PM
You did good for $125...mine is the brown version. They are called "Stainz" locomotives and ran on a meter gauge line until they were replaced by a highway in 1957. The water tank rests between the drivers and the fuel bunkers to either side of the boiler. These models run like a watch, I'm thrilled with mine, one of the best yard sale finds I've ever made..

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/stainz3.jpg
tworail
08-18-2008, 10:44 PM
Great deal for $125. Both of my starter sets were purchased at more than that, and in worse shape :(

Let us know how it works out, the small sets are really cool. The engine is known as a 'Stainz'.
chris025
08-21-2008, 06:48 AM
Thanks guys,do either of you know if these blow smoke or whistle?
tworail
08-21-2008, 11:58 AM
Usually the carton will indicate whether it has those features... Only the newer ones have both sound and smoke, but alot of the older ones had a smoke unit fitted.

I don't think this one does have either, but you will have to check when you get it. Also, retrofitting a smoke unit is pretty easy and costs about $20 or so.