RESTORING MY GREAT GRANDFATHERS VINTAGE LGB TRAIN SET: LGB G Scale Trains 

This reminds me of when i found my uncle's old mamod steam roller, stationary engine and traction engine, i spent hours cleaning the steamroller and when i finally got it to steam, i was thrilled

Next to Lionel, I think LGB is my favorite model train manufacturer. (P.s. Stainz is pronounced "Sch-tohns". It's loosely modeled after a real narrow gauge engine from Austria that's in preservation)

I got a starter set from my grandfather back in 85. The Stainz still runs, I only took it out during Christmas. Over the years it got dirty and dusty, and many parts fell off or broke. I did restore it cosmetically recently, well worth it.

I really like these lgb trains. I did have the chance to buy one but j turned it down... kinda regretting that now..

Here's a tip for the next time you want to clean lgb locomotives and wagons: put them under the shower and rinse them off with a little distance! Water from above doesn't bother this material, the LGB is made to be used outdoors come sun, rain or snow! Dry off after the shower and everything is fine. only obvious parts, such as the box on the unimog, should of course not get wet.

8:16 I've never had anything g scale before but watchin it run on the carpet made me feel nostalgic idk why 🤣

I had a dentist that had an LGB train run above his office. Looked liked this one.

The Spotlight require 2 AA batteries. They are installed in the long black tool boxes on the front end of the wagon.

Great lgb man

This was so satisfying to watch! Huge fan of LGB here myself

My Great Uncle Jack used to collect Lionel models throughout his life and had his basement in his house - a house he built himself, by the way - with a model railway set-up. He was also a military veteran, though he didn’t fight the Second World War. Instead, he used to fly radio-controlled drones used for Anti-Air training out in Arizona before returning home back east. One of my cousins has the full collection now as he - unfortunately - passed away back in 2018 at the age of 89. However, I ended up with a few other things, including a propeller for one of those drones he… “procured.”

I own a decent chunk of LGB stock and track myself, dust is exactly why my engine stays in its box. Dust gets nasty when it’s in the really hard-to-reach places like under handrails and pipes All of yours looks considerably better after a thorough cleaning, very well done

What a high quality set for how old it is! They look beautiful. Incredible detail too. Never heard of LGB but they are now one of my favorite model train manufacturers based on this video alone

Beautiful. that's all I can say! PURELY beautiful!

i got 2 of those engines steam engines. 1 belongs to my grandma, the other was my great grandpa's. i love setting up the G scale train set along the first floor of my house around xmas time. i sometimes run my thomas train on it

Wow TrainBoy, your great grandfather has a very interesting backstory on focusing the things he enjoyed, even with the ups and downs he still has a great backstory, even after he got the LGB set from his trip in germany, even after his passing, and now having your great grandfathers LGB train set, your grandfather will still be very proud of you on taking care of his LGB train set. 🙂

LGB was my first model train set when I was 5 years old. Namely a starter set with the same locomotive 2 cars Fun, fact the LGB locomotive number 2 from the video has a real prototype, namely a narrow-gauge locomotive from Austria.🚂👍

Something about the shape LGB Train looks like Duncan.

LGB Trains are so robust that you could put them in the dishwasher! 😂

Considering the only LGB Locomotive I own is a locomotive similar/possibly identical to the one shown in the video, the locomotive cleaning segment will be a good reference if I ever need to clean mine.

An air compressor on low pressure works really really good while using a brush where needed

This was pretty satisfying too watch tbh

Well, now we see where you got your interest in model trains. It's practically BEEN a staple in the whole family, ever since "Trainboy" the first, a.k.a. your great grandfather. Honestly, those models are gorgeous, and would look amazing on any layout.

I do find lgb trains very interesting. maybe I’ll invest in them

Oh your great grandad would be proud as much as I am funny enough my grandfather had his own g-scale trains there both 2-6-0s. And that engine I saw that engine be fore from an old video where one of those went full on diving into a river with model coaches.

Your great grandfather has never been more proud

I've got some LGB motive power (ALCO in Rio Grande paint scheme), some mixed rolling stock, and some track from Aristo-Craft; they were all from a friend of my grandmother's on my dad's side of the family (they passed away a few years ago). Need to get a new transformer as the one I received with it doesn't work. Just need a better house that allows for a proper workbench setup to do maintenance on it and outside space for a G Scale layout to be setup.

I’ve been getting more into G Scale as well. A few of my recent purchases have been G Scale locomotives, with my most recent one being a Climax

The dusty look gives it a realistic gritty patina.

Your collection must be massive

I love G scale, your videos and a sweet shop in Telford inspired me to start collecting and making Thomas videos, great video!

Excellent cleaning job on your Great Grandfather train set 👍👍

Good lord, I usually don’t comment on anything but this whole set looked amazing to begin with, and the cleaning of everything that you performed really made it just that much better. I will definitely be looking to get something like this for my steadily growing collection 👍

The searchlight is powered by batteries in the toolbox, Just pull off the top and it takes 2 AA batteries.

My Dad has the same train still runs too. He either got it from my grandfather or one of my great uncles

He'd be proud of you, TB!

Just do what LGB did in a promotional video, drive that Stainz right into a fish tank to clean it! Would recommend buying a power supply through LGB or Piko.

Eyy! It works! Just needa spotlight

I really enjoy this

That Brake Van actually wasn't LGB. Rather, it was "Playmobil". Playmobil was a cheaper, more child centered set of trains that LGB introduced in the late 1970's, early 1980's. The idea behind these was to allow children to play with trains which wouldn't break the first moment a child touched them. The playmobil trains weren't as detailed as the LGB ones, and were also primarily made out of plastic. In any case, that brake van was an add-on to a set that Playmobil offered which had a number of small 4 wheel side dump tipper cars, and a small diesel locomotive. As offered, the set came with two tipper cars, a locomotive, and a number of posable figures. Addons included the side dump cars, and that little brake van you have.

the LGB trains are great build quality, I have the stainz loco too, sadly probably gathering all the dust in my parents attic, should dig it out and give it a run! Also the little work mans hut on wheels was always a favourite

The amount of dust on this thing reminds me of my own things displayed on high shelves.

I was waiting so long for this

This like that scene in toy story 2

I have that exact same model locomotive, although it came with two little passenger cars instead of the permanent way cars. These were my grandfather's and when he passed he gave them to me. If only I had space for them.

The nostalgia of watching that video of this Engine falling on a lake

its sad that ure older version of the Stainz is running better than my way newer one also i like that you say it like "stains"

Nice job mate

I actually have less LGB stuff in g scale than I have Bachmann and aristocraft since the LGB stuff retains more value and is much more expensive whereas the old aristo 2-4-2 and Bachmann 4-6-0 go for only $100-$200 on ebay

Since you have LGB G Scale, how about you make Ernest, Stevie, and Gail? Also, regarding the spotlight, it look like it has one of those knobs you would find on an old electric lamp. The ones that you have to turn clockwise to turn on, like a dial. Maybe try turning that black knob on the side of it's post.

1956th

ever considered doing an Oc that's a j50?

Amazing

U can use water and soap without any problems.

I got a old train set in a tin its battery’s were rusted and I fixed it up

The original Stainz still exists btw. Also, just a heads up, "Stainz" pronounced differently, but I don't know how to type it out here XD (it's a place in Austria where this engine was used)

I have an LGB Train set!😁🚂🛺

I made that locomotive into lady from Thomas and the magic railroad

Spotlight is just a bulb should be easy to fix

Hey since you are "back in Tke g scale mood" when are we gonna see that blue g scale james that you apparently turned into a 308 modle?

I know someone who maybe able to fix the spot light, and you can get more stuff from him too.

Awesome video trainboy

Epic

Do you plan on going to the awdry extravaganza this year?

Yes finally the LGBTrain

Nice work

bruh mr beans holiday lol

I know this a old video but do you know that train has a smokunit ?

I should try to restore my dads rivirossi big boy

Is that a dial on the search light?

Train boy the modle train could be a german modle. There is a toy store close to my home and the store is german.

Is that little knurled knob on the spotlight a switch, kinda looks like one.

Turn the knob on the spot light

My dad has a little one of the engines but it’s plastic and pullback. Or at least, I think it did that cause it doesn’t move much. This one puts that to shame

Why did the controler have to die?

Bro Ive seen this so many Times in my life Like why do people everyhave this SAME EXACT loco

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19 jours till this is 24 hours or 1 day old

So unfortunate that the controller decided to die on you at the last minute

Hi

yes I like LGBT Lehmann Gross Bahn Trains

HELLO :)

hi

Haha 1 minute latr

early

@trainboy im working on some art for u :)

(ho scale)

Bro I love the LGBT(rains) community

I can't hear "LGB" without expecting a T...

dont put a face on it 😐

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