How It's Made: Discover the Magic of LGB Trains: Behind the Scenes in Nürnberg, Germany

LGB Trains were once made in Nürnberg, Germany. Get a behind the scenes look on how Garden Trains were made there. You will see how molds were made, how injected parts were made, and how the units were painted, assembled and tested. (This is the full three part video in one continues video)

[@Locoboy5150]

Thank you for sharing this time capsule! I still operate and cherish all of my LGB trains. They were all bought brand new back in the golden era of LGB in the 1980s and 1990s. They still operate perfectly, a testament to the high quality work done by the people shown in this video. I will always love my LGB trains!

[@dennythomas8887]

I remember as a kid growing up in the US in the 60's and a teen in the 70's buying a German product meant buying a high quality item made with great precision by true craftsmen and it would last a lifetime. I really miss stuff like that.

[@gardentrains]

Like that as you get older you miss

[@zzmuffin2]

Thank you for sharing this, my father took me there in 2006 when I was 8 years old for their final anniversary #125 (unknown to us at the time). I very much remember the trip for the age. I shook Wolfgang’s hand as a kid and remember it like yesterday. I still take mine out at Christmas time for friends and family to see.

[@gardentrains]

What a CB wonderful memory. Thanks for sharing.

[@Hornhausen]

They were still glorious times, when there still was LGB in Nürnberg. Unfortunately past.

[@bishop51807]

Jobs went to China?

[@shnorth888]

@@bishop51807 Marklin, LGB's new owner moved European production to Hungry and eventually moved what production that was made in China to Hungry also.

[@dietrichengel2149]

@@bishop51807 No, Jobs went to Märklin. LGB moved a lot of production to China. But Märklin relocated them back into there own factories.

[@quintoflyer]

when a modern production place likes this closes there is no hope in the world,

[@gardentrains]

Yes it is sad

[@elmundodepedro]

Muy buenos trenes, en aquella época, los precios eran mas asequible, pero desde que se lo quedo Marklin, los LGB están por las nubes. Un buen reportaje. Saludos.

[@kyaing9047]

gotta love the intro sequence

[@2124reading]

That test layout looks cool.

[@paulhorn2665]

As a child in the mid-ninetees I visited the factory of LGB, because the father of a friend had known a CEO of LGB at this time. I have no big memory left from the visit, but I remember the " rail-machine" at 10:10 in the video. I made some rails too at my visit, which are shipped somewhere in the world :-)

[@gardentrains]

What a great story. Thanks for sharing.

[@noc007]

This is really sad to watch knowing that this factory is closed and probably won't ever open again. I got my first LGB set for Christmas when I was six and still have it 25 years later. I've been a fan of LGB and was saddened a few years ago when I heard they went out of business. I'm glad that they're being produced again, but I just don't feel like it's the old LGB. Thanks for putting this together.

[@aocruiser]

Great video!

[@scottklein2927]

I love lgb trains I have my grandpa's lgb trains from 1968

[@gardentrains]

That makes great memories.

[@AlbertLuppo]

Without a doubt, Germany has been the leader in model railroading. My compliments even though you no longer manufacture the products.

[@misterkota1252]

no one is wearing eye protection. They are willing to lose an eye for their job... that's dedication!

[@robertbowman3406]

Was anyone wearing hearing protection? That plant was LOUD.

[@gardentrains]

The old days.

[@SpookyMcGhee]

Germany Osha would like to know your location 👀👀👀

[@robertbdesmond]

I still love LGB trains! Sad that the company has had so much trouble in the past 10 years or so. It will never be the same again.

[@MisutiBuzel]

really, thanks for upload... nice story. i wish i had visited LGB in nürnberg like you

[@Trainmaster3468]

I live in Germany and a friend of mine has some LGB Trains (the standard Stainz and some rolling stock)

[@foxcell]

we used to have a LGB set i allways wanted to get thier green tank engine sadley we gave ours away mainly we had no room nor a garden big enough to run it Good Video.

[@stewartcamw]

Brilliant

[@Marcos-lq6qy]

It's Fantastic

[@gardentrains]

And once in a lifetime opportunity

[@waldenhouse]

I heard recently that a U.K. Manufacturer’s tooling for some items have been “lost” by the Chinese who took over the production! After seeing this it’s easy to see why toys cost so much. I understand that some tools can cost in excess of £400,000 GBP to produce!

[@gardentrains]

Yes the cost of molds is amazing. And the number you need for all the different parts.

[@michaelglass4701]

LOVE IT

[@gardentrains]

Thanks

[@MrJoemlgb]

the standard that everybody measures up too.

[@JBofBrisbane]

LGB models were designed to negotiate 24" radius curves, which is why some of the models were shortened from scale dimensions. As for "no axle bushings/bearings", I can attest that LGB models work pretty good without them. But man, if you think they were way overpriced where you are, try buying them in Australia.

[@nigelcarren]

I am still here making my own rivets for my miniature armour by hand! But then I am my only employee. (if I don't include my 3 cats and all the mice). 😂 That said... I have major workshop envy watching this. Very sad to read it has gone. Thank you for sharing... consider me SUBSCRIBED

[@gardentrains]

Thanks. How are the rivets and the cats?

[@arthurhouston3]

In US the spray painting without respirator is safety volition.

[@K5_BlaZer]

I can't help but feel sad watching this. It's another topic as to why this downward spiral happen. But as a train guy. G scale specific. It was an end to something great. Indeed something to miss.

[@trainfan107]

Can i get the "making a trolley" part of the video in normal speed???

[@shnorth888]

@cubeproduktion At one point in tine all European and North Americna models were made in Germany. During the late 90's more of the north American models came from China while the majority of the European models were made in Germany. I miss the old LGB.

[@amarchhabra2175]

Thanks for the great video. I will actually be traveling to Europe/German in January and February 2017. By chance, are there any model railroad factories in Germany that offer tours such as this one? If so, which factories and what cities are they located in? Thanks again for the great video!

[@gardentrains]

Hope you found one.

[@amarchhabra2175]

@@gardentrains unfortunately I did not. The closest I came was a model train store near the train station. Have to say - the trains in Germany are beautiful. They subway cars were the nicest of any country I went to.

[@gardentrains]

@@amarchhabra2175 that’s one of the things that we noticed as well. It was our first time out of the country and we took the subway from the airport down to where we were staying and then we took the subway each day to get to the toy fair because that was the main reason we were there.

[@amarchhabra2175]

@@gardentrains I would love to go to the toy fair. Can anyone get tickets to that?

[@gardentrains]

@@amarchhabra2175 the toy fair is specifically designed for people within the trade. So you would need to have a friend or someone who is related to the toy industry and maybe they could make you up a business card and you could get in that way. there is a toy fair in New York.

[@quintoflyer]

the best ever LGB locomotives made were made here.my fleet is 4 Stainz locos

[@gardentrains]

Agree!

[@kyrcreruly]

1st to think this is a awesome video!

[@williamdavanaria4727]

Would love to own those display carts @ 13:56!!!!

[@gardentrains]

Yes that would be amazing.

[@dadnyfur]

I'm guessing that the design and engineering is still done in Germany, and the actual production is done where there is cheaper labor.

[@gardentrains]

It was until they went bankrupt and molds, and copyrights were bought by other people

[@waldenhouse]

I want to work there! I guess the guy making the video bought the Company? Oh, and the hassle you have to go to in order to get a "spare part" !!!!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Beautiful, HAND MADE Trains!! At least they USED to be.....

[@gardentrains]

Well not everyone has hands and the skill to make their own. ;)

[@yellowpirateman2468]

great introw

[@gardentrains]

Thanks.

[@DrFrankensteam]

I got into lgb trains quite a few years ago and was very upset over the price increases! I got priced out of large scale trains as a hobby, particularly the track prices became un real! I was also surprised to see the workers not wearing any PPE (personal protection equipment) at all! I still enjoy my large scale trains, but alas my layout won't ever get any bigger.

[@gardentrains]

The prices went up and up, and LGB went out of business

[@saidbakr]

Is it G scale only?

[@gardentrains]

Yes

[@wavemaker10111]

11:38 I have one of those, and it is definitely not a trolley

[@danieljason4915]

I have the LGB starter set but sadly the box was thrown away

[@gardentrains]

Maybe you could find a box on eBay?

[@quintoflyer]

All my Stainz Locomotives are made in Germany.

[@quintoflyer]

a very good product. Long live STAINZ all German ......

[@DenverInternationalHorse]

Me Hey I remember this one video of guys exploring a modle train factory in i think Berlin before it closed in want to watch. No way I will get the right video first time **clicks video recognizes intro** me NO WAY FIRST TRY.

[@gardentrains]

That is great. That never happens to me.

[@douglasschultz9808]

Man what went wrong in 06 with LGB?

[@gardentrains]

One the way to their demise.

[@488scooby]

ive owned loads og lgb stuff in my time,and still do,but they are way way to pricey and im sorry to say they do look toy like, although the 2,10,2 hartz sound loco which ive had for 6 yrs now still looks an runs superb,considering the articulate motion of the frames for tight curves,

[@coffeeisgood102]

Why is the spray painter not wearing a respirator?

[@trainmantim99]

+Harold Bullock The fumes that paint has are somewhat toxic.

[@Frosty1955]

or machinists with no eye protection??

[@g60force]

thank you captain obvious, but he is asking WHY ISNT HE WEARING ONE! :D perhaps te ventilation of the cabin he spray into is really optimized?

[@gardentrains]

He is not in the US?

[@trainfan107]

Really??? That is my countrie!!!

[@callinstead09]

Trust me, It was worth it!

[@larryberger9440]

LGB was too successful so the money managers got into the act and almost destroyed the company. LGB has the finest large scale trains made. I have many sets and locos and a factory made store layout. t is great.

[@gardentrains]

Unfortunately it is gone. :(

[@bishop51807]

Did the Jobs go to China?

[@Uhaish459]

Hungary

[@douglasschultz9808]

James McIntyre Quality sure didn't the first few years.

[@zsoltdanielrankl3236]

I Love you lionel................

[@quintoflyer]

I will not by any LGB items that are not made in germany

[@gardentrains]

Ouch

[@callinstead09]

I don't get you.

[@trainjam6596]

Can't beat a Lionel train.......nope can't do it.......

[@gardentrains]

Some love Ford, some love Chevy. Both can take your garage to the dump.

[@robertbdesmond]

Those Germans aren't much fun! So serious and formal. No wonder they went bankrupt. They spend too much time making the products.

[@ThePiki49]

You have no idea what you're talking about. And if we are so little fun, why are you looking at the video?

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

Great video!

[@gardentrains]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

@@gardentrains Thanks for sharing, I subscribed your channel, cheers, Fabrizio