Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and retired now so my new hobby is starting into G scale trains. I like the LGB line and I see ads showing made from a kit? My question is did LGB offer kits to build your own G scale engine?
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never seen, do you have a link to anything for us to see?
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Ahh... ok...
So:
Two completely different worlds and reasons... the Aster kits exist mainly to let a hobbyist do the mechanical finishing and assembly in a complex live steam loco.
There is no such thing or need or saving in an electric loco, i.e. the drivetrain is simple and does not need machining or anywhere near the assembly effort.
The only kits were rolling stock, either traditional wood and metal casting kits, and a few manufactures sold unassembled plastic kits, I think MDC in 1:32...
Sorry, there is no way to save money, unless you build the chassis, and/or build the superstructure... you can save money that way, but that is not kit building, that is scratch building, takes a lot of talent, or a 3d printer or both.
Greg
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- you saw Aster kits (very expensive live steam locos)
- you like LGB
- you wondered if LGB made kits.
Two completely different worlds and reasons... the Aster kits exist mainly to let a hobbyist do the mechanical finishing and assembly in a complex live steam loco.
There is no such thing or need or saving in an electric loco, i.e. the drivetrain is simple and does not need machining or anywhere near the assembly effort.
The only kits were rolling stock, either traditional wood and metal casting kits, and a few manufactures sold unassembled plastic kits, I think MDC in 1:32...
Sorry, there is no way to save money, unless you build the chassis, and/or build the superstructure... you can save money that way, but that is not kit building, that is scratch building, takes a lot of talent, or a 3d printer or both.
Greg
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Ahh.... a beautiful engine, but do you realize the price? Thousands....
this is a used one:
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$14,850 ...... a new kit would be about the same cost.... I'm pretty sure they are out of production....
www.railclamp.com
A beautiful loco...
this is a used one:
$14,850 ...... a new kit would be about the same cost.... I'm pretty sure they are out of production....
ASTER LIVE STEAM GARRET 4-8-4 + 4-8-4 USED | www.RAILCLAMP.com
THE AUSTRALIAN BIG BOY.... Coming early September. This used monster live steam loco is in excellent condition, showing moderate signs of use, such as some paint nicks and slight spotting. Shipped with assembly/running instructions. This is an amzing loco that will delight any experienced live...
www.railclamp.com
A beautiful loco...
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Bring those questions on! The more you ask, the more you can avoid mistakes by learning from those of us who have already made those mistakes! 
To a pretty fair degree, you get the results you pay for or the amount of elbow grease you put in.
To a pretty fair degree, you get the results you pay for or the amount of elbow grease you put in.
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Yep, but the good news is you are always right about this!
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the OP is in the USA, not France
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