October 2023

A reader drew my attention to an accessories manufacturer that provides some parts for 1 gauge.

The rural station in Baden-Württemberg is structurally compact and operationally productive. Inspiring historic photos and a continuing chance find that demonstrates the potential of a gauge 1 layout.

Dingler will soon deliver its superbly crafted Swiss beer wagons. Photos of all 23 versions.

Sometimes it's the small stations that have a lot to offer, especially for freight traffic, and that don't require complicated track plans. If they can be used for several epochs, they are perfect for gauge 1. I found such a station in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The following description is composed of individual incidents that happened in reality, garnished with a little fantasy. The almost true story inspires us today as a play scenario on our gauge 1 diorama "Bw Fützen", which is the operating center of the Wutachtalbahn, also known as Sauschwaenzlebahn.

Pesolillo presents new Swiss car models on the platform of the small series in Bauma this weekend. They are available immediately.

Pesolillo presenta a Bauma nuovi modelli di carri svizzeri. Modelli disponibili da subito.

Pesolillo présente à Bauma de nouveaux modèles de wagons suisses. Ils sont disponibles immédiatement.

Märklin has received a running sample of the DB class 151 electric locomotive. First snapshots of the gauge 1 model assembled from the production parts.

A photojournalist friend of mine brought to my attention a book review dedicated to a Swiss railroad photographer.

The Gravita 10 BB is used by DB Cargo and other railroads for freight service. Some picture documents.

With the Swedish Rc4, Johannes Kerry has fulfilled a dream. But the gauge 1 locomotive is also available for others. 54 photos showing all the details.

Ladders are a versatile decoration on 1-gauge layouts. Now there are some that are very fine and fit all model railroad eras. You just need a little patience and skill to assemble them.