September 2022

Bavarian Signs from the Good Old Days

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Steiner Modellwerke has added Bavarian whistle and bell signs to its program.

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InnoTrans 2022 (3) - Freight Cars

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Flexible freight cars in all colors, new types of containers and lightweight construction, prototypes and new couplers: At InnoTrans in Berlin, you can experience the rail trends of the next decade. 58 pictures show where the journey is headed.

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InnoTrans 2022 (2) - Locomotives

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Locomotives made up only a small part of the exhibits at InnoTrans 2022. But there were spectacular engines among them that would also be eye-catchers in Gauge 1 scale.

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InnoTrans 2022 (1) - EMU and DMU

by Friedhelm Weidelich

More than ever, the future of passenger rail transport consists of multiple units. InnoTrans 2022 made that clear. But the drives are becoming more environmentally friendly.

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Austrian 52.3316 from Spur 1 Austria

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Austrian class 52 steam locomotive from Spur 1 Austria is distinguished by its rich detail and excellent sound. A detailed review and 74 large-format photos show the qualities of the Gauge 1 model.

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On the road to InnoTrans

by Friedhelm Weidelich

InnoTrans, the world's largest rail trade fair, opens today in Berlin. 124 new rail vehicles will be presented on 3.5 km of track. RailAdventure has brought some of them to Berlin.

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This is how the Coal Pile changes on Märklin's S 2/6

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin's gauge 1 locomotives of the class S 2/6 or class 15 have a coal load in the tender that appears to be decreasing. What is the technology behind this?

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1 Gauge Fall Novelties 2022 from Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin's fall novelties for Gauge 1 are big and heavy. In addition to the green Köfferli, there is also a German electric locomotive that is still in use today.

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With Alstom's iLint across Germany

by Friedhelm Weidelich

If you want to pass the time while waiting for the Märklin novelties, I have something for you. Alstom is currently touring Germany with a multiple unit train that draws its energy from hydrogen via fuel cells. As far as the hydrogen goes.

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Handmade Sample of Märklin's Bavarian S 2/6

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Exclusively, spur1info is showing 44 large-format photos of a release sample of Märklin's S 2/6 for Gauge 1. Except for tiny details that still need to be corrected, the sample shows the Gauge 1 model as it will be delivered in December 2022.

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The Engine Room of Wunder's DB Class 151

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Usually, you see very little of the interior of an electric locomotive. Wunder's 151 for gauge 1 fascinates with a detailed replica of the engine room, where the bar is set very high. Exclusive pictures that fascinate.

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Delivery Dates from Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin has updated the delivery dates for gauge 1 models.

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Track Yokes as Load for Stake Cars from Wunder

by Gastautor

The Wunder stake cars for Gauge 1 that came onto the market in 2011 are still without equal today. Completely made of metal, with fold-down end walls. Gauge 1 friend, what more could you want?

Without loading, the Rlmms 56 looks cool despite the great attributes and doesn't really want to fit in with the other, partially aged cars. Therefore, the stake car received an adequate loading with fine track yokes.

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New Animal Figurines from Klingenhoefer

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Klingenhöfer Miniaturen expanded its extensive assortment with additional animal figures for Gauge 1. More dogs, rats, a swan and a brown bear are offered ready-painted to enliven dioramas and layouts.

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ELNA 6 Versions from Kiss Modellbahnen

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Here are the factory images of all other versions of the ELNA 6 from Kiss Modellbahnen for gauge 1. The variety of versions of this compact tender locomotive is impressive. The French 040TX is also included.

Voici les photos d'usine de toutes les autres versions de l'ELNA 6 de Kiss Modellbahnen pour l'échelle 1. La diversité des variantes de cette locomotive tender compacte est impressionnante. La 040TX française est également présente.

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