Here again the superiorority of LGB is very evident, well made, finished and all details included, including interiors. The plastic wheels I exchanged for the metal ones available at $NZ32.50 per set, nice authentic sounds they make to going over the rail joints.

Also by LGB but marketed under the name Lehmann Toy Train and made in the Czech Republic are a range of good quality Locos and stock, a lot cheaper than their big brothers, lacking in a bit of detail and a fraction smaller, but I find them quite acceptable.

Ariso-Craft rolling stock is also purchased again a lot cheaper but not as well finished and no interiors.. but it does enable you to get a good selection of stock quickly.. the plastic wheels taken from the LGB stock is put onto the Aristo_Craft stock, this improves the smoothness of its running considerably.