June 2020

Weathered Freight Cars the Ziegler Way (4)

by Gastautor

The fourth part deals with two self-built gauge 1 boxcars from the 1980s and other freight car models that were worn out in service.

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More Details about Dingler's Prussian Coaches

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler has now described the details of his 14 variants of the two-axle Prussian passenger cars and the mail/luggage cars in greater detail. And an addendum about the Wismar railbus.

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Norwegian Modules on Display

by Friedhelm Weidelich

On Sunday an excellent gauge 1 module layout can be visited in Norway.

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The June List of Gauge 1 Projects

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The first half of 2020 is nearing its end. Failed trade fairs and obstructions caused by Corona and an insolvency have not had a major impact on the industry. But if you take a closer look at the gauge 1 project list, you will discover shifts in the market. Because some can deliver, others cannot.

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Prices of Dingler's Novelties

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler has now set the prices for the four new projects.

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Dingler's Novelties 2020/2021 (part 2)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

With a focus on Germany, Dingler announces two novelty packages for gauge 1. Both projects close a gap just in time and will open new perspectives.

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Dingler's Novelties 2020/2021 (updated)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The International Spur 1 meeting in Sinsheim, traditionally held this weekend, had to be cancelled due to Covid-19. But you can find out here what Dingler would have presented there. The novelties are tempting and cover a lot of the scope of our hobby.

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Novelty Announcement: E 95 from MBW

by Friedhelm Weidelich

MBW plans to deliver an DRG/DB E 95 in 2021.

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Production Samples of the DB Umbauwagen by Wunder (updated)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The four production samples of the three-axle conversion cars from Wunder are almost spectacularly successful. The gauge 1 models of the 1950s to 1980s Bundesbahn passenger cars, which were in operation in thousands of copies, offer excellent value for money. 69 photos, which show the enormous variety of details and will increase the anticipation considerably.

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News from Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz

by Friedhelm Weidelich

There is news from Kiss Modellbahnen Switzerland.

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Märklin's 241-A to be delivered soon – and more News

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin will deliver the 241-A-65 in July 2020. There is even more interesting news from the world of gauge 1.

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MTH to be closed

by Friedhelm Weidelich

MTH from the USA, also represented with "Railking" models in 1:32, will close business.

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First Pictures of the Painted Bavarian Low Side Cars of Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Bavarian low side cars from Fine Models are approaching production maturity. 14 new photos, which should please gauge 1 friends of epochs I and II.

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Weathered Freight Cars the Ziegler Way (3)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

We continue with patinating examples of the Ziegler brothers. The pictures speak for themselves.

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Acid Pot Cars for Gauge 1 from Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin has now delivered the second pot car with item number 58725. If you can get the gauge 1 model out of the packaging without a crash, you can look forward to a little handicraft fun.

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April 2021: TrainExpo.ch for Gauge 1 and 0

by Friedhelm Weidelich

On April 24 and 25, 2021, a new model railway platform of Gauge 0 and 1 is planned in Birmensdorf/ZH with the title TrainExpo.ch. Club layouts and models of all kinds in gauges 0, 0e, 0m, On3, 1 and 1m will be shown in operation, products for layout and vehicle model making will be on sale.

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