still on the fence between o and G but starting to lean more toward G especially LGB and the following video highlights some questions i have
sorry i don't know how to embed video
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"HONGZ" stands for HO scale, N scale, G scale, and Z scale.
Post your non-O scale stuff here!
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Cody: The more powerful LGB engines are the twin-motored ones such as the baby crocodile (2040) and the SEG Mallet (2085), and the Sumpter Valley. I have the 2040 and the 2085 and they are good pullers. As for radius, go with R2 or larger if possible. For a power supply, I would recommend the MRC Power G. It has a maximum output of 10 amps, a variable voltage is 0-22, and a really COOL throttle handle! If you shop around, you will find good used LGB track that has not been outside. All my LGB are European models: Swiss, Austrian and German, and the shorter cars look better on the smaller radius curves. LGB is the best quality, but the extra cost is worth it! GOOD LUCK, Cody! ☺
I have been an LGB fan since 1978 and have always favored the European trains over the US models. I have also been an LGB serviceman for local shops and residences both here in Nashville, TN and also Charlotte, NC for several years and can attest to the quality of the original Lehmann product made in Germany. The new LGB is a Marklin product made in Hungary and though the quality is excellent, it is not quite the same as the original made in Nuremburg.
LGB’s American standard gauge models look ridiculous on G-gauge track. If looking for realism at any level, you won’t find it in their standard gauge models.
That said, LGB does a fairly nice job with their American narrow gauge models. I model their Uintah Railway #50 pulling a gilsonite train. Uintah was a 3 foot narrow gauge railway.
LGB excels best gauge/scale-wise with their European meter gauge models such as the RhB, the HSB, and others. The overhang on the 1:22.5 engines and cars is correct for the 45mm gauge track and the larger rail profile of LGB track. Their iconic Stainz loco in all its various iterations is a perfect example of the 1:22.5 scale to track gauge ratio. I was smitten with the LGB program when I purchased a Stainz-led passenger set and a Tucher bier car at a TCA meet back in 1978, and have been a fan since then. The toy-like appearance and colors of the European models, coupled with their superb details, are irresistable! I will admit both the Uintah and Sumpter Valley locos are VERY impressive models, but I never had any personal desire to own them or any of the Moguls. All my current engines and rolling stock are European models.
TM Terry posted:LGB’s American standard gauge models look ridiculous on G-gauge track. If looking for realism at any level, you won’t find it in their standard gauge models.
That said, LGB does a fairly nice job with their American narrow gauge models. I model their Uintah Railway #50 pulling a gilsonite train. Uintah was a 3 foot narrow gauge railway.
i'm very interested in the sd40 / queen mary diesel that thing looks down right mean if you ask me how much of a puller is that diesel anyway and what does she weigh ? she looks huge . i don't care about realistic as long as she's a good puller and looks mean doing it she's fine in my book
just wish this beast wasn't so expensive with the new SP and ontario ones ringing in a 12 hundred dollar pricetag like geez
Cody: Shop around online for some good pre-owned engines and you may find some better prices on that model. GOOD LUCK! ☺
Those SD-40 diesels do have TWIN seven-pole motors, but new ones are NOT inexpensive, unless you find a good used one on the online auction sites. LGB are quality trains, but expect higher prices! Again, shop around and GOOD LUCK!
As to the LGB American standard gauge six axle hood diesels you should be made aware of its origin: LGB produced a very fine model of White Pass and Yukon’s narrow gauge hooded diesels that they began purchasing from ALCO (MLW) in 1969. They were 1200hp, six axle, model DL535E’s.
Using that platform LGB offered what they called SD diesels in various roads. I have a Rio Grande version, which looks nice and runs well.
If you closely followed LGB offerings of American railroads you would notice that their focus centers on narrow gauge railroads, e.g. Uintah, White Pass and Yukon, Sandy River and Rangely Lakes, etc.
TM Terry posted:As to the LGB American standard gauge six axle hood diesels you should be made aware of its origin: LGB produced a very fine model of White Pass and Yukon’s narrow gauge hooded diesels that they began purchasing from ALCO (MLW) in 1969. They were 1200hp, six axle, model DL535E’s.
Using that platform LGB offered what they called SD diesels in various roads. I have a Rio Grande version, which looks nice and runs well.
If you closely followed LGB offerings of American railroads you would notice that their focus centers on narrow gauge railroads, e.g. Uintah, White Pass and Yukon, Sandy River and Rangely Lakes, etc.
how much does that thing weigh and how big is it exactly because i can only carry safely about 18 pounds before i start having issues with balance as i have cebral paulsy and have a hard time walking but that engine is my top favorite g scale diesel followed by the white pass alco and amtrak genesis
That twin-motor, weighted LGB diesel will pull a lot of cars, especially on a larger radius curve with less drag from wheel friction.
