When Eberhard and Wolfgang Richter decided to make their Lehmann Grosse Bahn or big train, they chose a diminutive 760mm narrow gauge Austrian prototype called the Stainz. The cab was the largest part of this little 0-4-0 steam locomotive. This loco became the symbol of the LGB line of trains and remains so today. I presently have two models of the Stainz: the black and gray version that powered the limited edition Dortmunder Pilsner beer set (1000 produced). My second engine is the 30th Anniversary (1998) red, green and black edition initially only available to attendees at the factory celebration. The Dortmunder set Stainz has no smoke unit, and the running gear has metal rods. It also has the older split style motor block. The Anniversary Stainz has the drop-in motor block, a smoke unit and plastic running gear. It also has a more detailed cab with a light and gold bezels on the head and backup lights. Both locos have the same standing engineer figure. Both are robust pullers and are among my favorite LGB locos!
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