February 2023

New Samples from Fine Models for 1 Gauge

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Fresh on the photo table from Asia came two hand samples of the freight train accompanying cars from Fine Models.

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DB Tank Car from Kiss - First Images

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Fine Models/Kiss Modellbahnen Germany has received a hand sample of the DB service tank car. First photos of the gauge 1 model.

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A refurbished Freight Car

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Obsolete gauge 1 brass models can be brought up to a higher standard - and offer tinkering fun. Bernhard Lindlbauer has taken on an old gondola.

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A small Petrol Station

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Lack of space is one of the biggest challenges in 1 scale. Here is a rural gas station for which there is room everywhere and which can be easily replicated.

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The Final of the MKB

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Michasdorfer Kleinbahn has been completed. The light railway layout has now been extended by a corner module, which is again characterized by the near-natural design.

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The new Diesel Engine at RailAdventure

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Since February 10, RailAdventure has been operating the Siemens EuroRunner 20 diesel-electric locomotive, which has been available as a gauge 1 model before.

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Swiss Beer Car illustrations by Dingler

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler builds 23 colorful and graphically varied beer cars from Switzerland for 1 gauge. Here are the illustrations.

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Current delivery dates of Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin has announced its delivery program for 2023.

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Worn Wheels

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Steel wheels on steel rails are subject to wear. But where are the limits?

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Current freight traffic on DB tracks, part 2

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In part 2 of the current freight rail photos, we encounter a 145 with train destination display and colorfully decorated electric locomotives from Europe.

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MBW ceases operations

by Friedhelm Weidelich

MBW Spur 0 GmbH ceases operations. Spur 01 Modellbahnen continues business under a new name at the same address.

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Current freight traffic on DB tracks, part 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A look at the law makes it easier to find the law, was a standard saying of professors in law seminars. Three hours on the railroad line make it easier to get an overview of the ever-changing locomotives, railroad companies and freight cars. The current railroad is more colorful and diverse than ever before. A nice contrast to the brown and gray freight trains of yesteryear.

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The updated Project List for Gauge 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

After a few new announcements, new delivery dates and changes at MBW, it's already time again for the updated Gauge 1 project list.

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Self-made Griffin for 1 Gauge from Jacek Wysocki

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Jacek Wysocki from Poland has already built a few locomotives for 1 gauge. With the Newag Griffin he has created a new masterpiece.

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New Tractor and More from MarGe Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Already available next week are some novelties from MarGe Models for modern road traffic, agriculture and loading scenes.

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