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Video of PIKO BR 91.3

PIKO has recently shipped the analog version of their German DR type BR 91.3 steam locomotive.

YouTube user “erabochergartenbahn” already posted a nice video of the analog model, converted with an ESU LokSound sound decoder.


Source: YouTube – erabochergartenbahn

The analog BR 91.3 is available now for an MSRP of € 999,00 under article number 37260. The digital version with sound, pulsed smoke and cylinder smoke will be available soon for € 1.349,00 (MSRP) under article number 37261.

PIKO Shows First Picture of BR 91.3

PIKO has published the first picture of their BR 91.3 steam locomotive. The DR steam engine in Era III paint scheme will be available later this month in two versions. The analog version contains opening cab doors and windows. The digital version comes fully equipped with a sound decoder and – for the first time from PIKO – a pulsed smoke generator, and cylinder smoke.

  • PIKO 37260 – Steam Locomotive BR 91.3 Analog – MSRP € 999,00
  • PIKO 37261 – Steam Locomotive BR 91.3 DCC with Sound, Pulsed Smoke & Cylinder Smoke – MSRP € 1.349,00

PIKO G 37260 37261 BR 91.3 DR III (New Item 2024 / Neuheit 2024)
Image Source: PIKO

Source: PIKO

Metal Wheels Roundup – #1 Introduction

The wheel sets that keep your rolling stock run smoothly are always a hot topic. Some people stick to factory fitted plastic wheels, others pick the cheapest option to convert to metal wheels, others standardize to one brand only, others play with wheel sizes to get Kadee couplers to properly line up between different brands of rolling stock…

So, many approaches, and as many choices. There’s a very diverse offering from different manufacturers in different sizes and types like disc wheels, spoked wheels, ball bearing wheels, wheels with power pick-up, etc.

In this product roundup series, an extensive overview will be provided of commercially available (and at least somewhat popular) options in G scale.

Train Wheelset
Image Source: GHH-BONATRANS

Some of the presented options will be covered in more detail (dimensions, weight) in case I own/purchased a sample, but I cannot simply buy everything on the market… 😉.

First up: LGB!

In the final part in the series, all technical details will be summarized into a large table for your reference.

LGB Deliveries in October 2024

LGB has updated the delivery dates for their 2024 New Items.

Link: LGB Delivery Dates Update 10/2024 (PDF)

The following products will delivered in October 2024:

  • 26819 Steam Locomotive, BR 99.22, #99 222, HSB, Era VI (DCC/mfx with Sound and Smoke) – MSRP € 2.090,00
  • 32354 Observation Car, RüBB – MSRP € 289,00
  • 33671 Panoramic Car, RhB – MSRP € 469,00 [reissue]
  • 36355 Passenger Car “Mitropa” [LGB Club Model 2024]

LGB 26819LGB 32354
LGB 36355

Source: LGB