Although there were large scale trains before LGB, the brand that revolutionized the possibility of model trains for both indoors and outdoors celebrates its 50th anniversary with new one time anniversary and special American models. West coast railroads are featured prominently in the current LGB product line-up with models from the White Pass & Yukon, Grizzly Flats, Denver & Rio Grande Western, and the newly announced Napa Valley Wine train. Additionally, LGB has announced a layout competition for LGB G scale hobbyists in North America. More information and entry forms are available here.