LGB ALLEGRA

[Elmtree Line]

Has anyone actually seen one in the shops yet? some places seem to show availability, others showing in-stock dates all the way to end of October!

 

[Loco]

None yet available in shops, the analog model is rumoured to be delivered in a month or so. The official LGB delivery schedule says September. The digital limited version is probably not released until the end of this year, the LGB delivery schedule lists Q4 2013.

 

[minimans]

I don't know where my mind is today but I could swear the title said LGB Viagra! More train porn I thought...........must be the heat

 

[yb281]

I don't know where my mind is today but I could swear the title said LGB Viagra! More train porn I thought...........must be the heat

Could be worse mate. I thought it was an LGB Allegro. :timeout:

 

[Loco]

A couple of pictures of the LGB Allegra in yet to be finished state :
http://www.lgb-freunde.com/html/gartenbahntreffen_2013_17.html
http://www.lgb-freunde.com/html/gartenbahntreffen_2013_18.html
http://www.lgb-freunde.com/html/gartenbahntreffen_2013_20.html

 

[Philbahn]

I have it officially Octember:wits::wits::holdon::holdon:

 

[PhilP]

That will be Octember 92nd then?

 

[nicebutdim]

I see the new baggage coach is in there too http://www.lgb-freunde.com/assets/images/db_images/db_DSC013591.jpg < Link To http://www.lgb-freunde.co...mages/db_DSC013591.jpg

 

[Philbahn]

Don't be silly , everyone knows there's only 90 days

That will be Octember 92nd then?

 

[Loco]

I see the new baggage coach is in there too http://www.lgb-freunde.com/assets/images/db_images/db_DSC013591.jpg < Link To http://www.lgb-freunde.co...mages/db_DSC013591.jpg

Yup, and also the Knickkesselwagen (tanker waggon) http://www.lgb-freunde.com/html/gartenbahntreffen_2013_30.html

 

[KeithT]

I don't know where my mind is today but I could swear the title said LGB Viagra! More train porn I thought...........must be the heat

Could be worse mate. I thought it was an LGB Allegro. :timeout:

 

[yb281]

Just picked up the latest (October) edition of Railway Modeller. GRS are advertising the Allegra. £1541.74 with sound, £1284.80 without. Doesn't actually say it's in stock, but it would seem to indicate it's not far off?

Also, 20% off Train Line coaches (all models in stock).

 

[Dreg]

I see the new baggage coach is in there too http://www.lgb-freunde.com/assets/images/db_images/db_DSC013591.jpg < Link To http://www.lgb-freunde.co...mages/db_DSC013591.jpg

Is that a catenary on the baggage car? :love:

 

[whatlep]

I see the new baggage coach is in there too http://www.lgb-freunde.com/assets/images/db_images/db_DSC013591.jpg < Link To http://www.lgb-freunde.co...mages/db_DSC013591.jpg

Is that a catenary on the baggage car? :love:

It is indeed a pantograph to collect power from the catenary wire. The prototype uses the arrangement when no supply is available from a train engine or shore supply.

 

[Dreg]

Take my money!!!

Silly question, I assume the pantograph was not raised when the engine was "live" correct?

I have been lacking a proper baggage car for my Rhb consist, not for long!

 

[PaulRhB]

The baggage car conversions are actually auxiliary power supplies for all the air con etc while on the move. They had overworked the wiring in the Ge4/4II's on a few occasions so this is ready for the new stock coming fully online. If you look at Ge4/4II's that have recently had an overhaul you'll note two new higher rated electrical connectors either side of the Graubunden shield on each end. They have done the baggage cars as a interim measure and I guess they'll keep them for when there are problems too.

 

[Loco]

Allegra teaser: http://www.spur-g-news.de/neuigkeitenlgb_2013_09_13.htm
and another one: http://www.spur-g-news.de/LGB/2013/news2013/20750_allegra_lgb_rheinsieg.jpg

 

[Loco]

A video of the Allegra at Märklintage 2013:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_idX1MAm2E&feature=youtu.be

 

[Phil]

Oh i like that!!

 

[PaulRhB]

Oh dear that's nearly as nice as my HOm one.

Good job Neil got rid of Klein Arosa!