2023

Review 2023 with List of 1 Gauge Projects

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A record number of projects and an astonishing number of deliveries of some long-awaited 1-gauge models made up the year 2023. Things will continue at an even faster pace in 2024.

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Attilio Mari has passed away

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The brilliant Italian model maker and classic car enthusiast Attilio Mari is no longer alive.

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Merry Christmas

by Friedhelm Weidelich

spur1info wishes its readers, subscribers, advertisers, suppliers and friends all over the world a Merry Christmas.

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Outstanding U-shaped Gauge 1 Layout: a Preview

by Friedhelm Weidelich

There are always perfectly designed dioramas among gauge 1 model railroaders. But designing an entire layout down to the smallest detail takes a lot of time, a keen sense of observation, craftsmanship and the best materials. Accordingly, it is rare to find such detailed gauge 1 layouts.

The fantastic U-shaped layout, which spur1info will present in several parts with around 160 photos, is a perfect symbiosis of tracks, operating possibilities and a landscape that is very rarely found in this design quality on gauge 1 layouts. The theme of the layout is the transition from the Länderbahn era to the early Reichsbahn era.

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Cars in Development at Modellbau Marcus Jaegers

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Marcus Jaegers is working on a couchette wagon from Swiss RAlpin AG and six-axle freight wagons. A look at the first samples.

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Coal transshipment

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The railroad world is a unique collection of technologies that never ceases to fascinate. For example, the transfer of coal cargo onto a ship.

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Innovative Gauge 1 Marketing

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The gauge 1 industry is making further progress. The abuse of pre-orders is finally being thoroughly cleaned up.

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Austrian Water House

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Many water reservoirs for steam locomotives were hidden in more or less inconspicuous buildings, partly because of the risk of frost. For example, the water station in Vöcklabruck, which has now been created as a 1:32 scale model.

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Layouts: Reichsbahn Depot at Night

by Friedhelm Weidelich

It is easier to create realistic lighting for 1-gauge layouts and dioramas than for smaller model railroad scales. This is because there are hardly any oversized lamps here, especially as LED technology has also advanced miniaturization here.
The Reichsbahn-Bw already shown in the most beautiful light gains new perspectives at night.

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Layouts: Reichsbahn Depot in Daylight

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A 1:32 scale railroad depot requires a certain amount of space, but offers the opportunity to set up many steam and diesel locomotives, run them on the turntable and simulate equipping and decommissioning. If you go into detail and have studied the prototypes, a steam locomotive depot is created in the model where you can almost smell the coal fire, coal, slag and steam.

I photographed a Reichsbahn depot from the early 1930s - a real highlight. 32 pictures show it in daylight.

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Engineer Wanted

by Gastautor

Deutsche Bahn and other railroad companies are not the only ones looking for engineers. Ern Hettinger also seeks those with a clear profile: applicants should enjoy the airy, authentic railroad experience. A willingness to work in an open cab at any time of day or night, summer or winter, is a prerequisite. We run in 1:32 scale in ANY weather!

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Something is Coming Up

by Friedhelm Weidelich

I'm working on a portrait of a very detailed layout playing in epoch I and II. You will appreciate the photos soon.

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1 Gauge Hand Sample of Wunder's DB Class 93.5

by Friedhelm Weidelich

51 large-format pictures portray the hand sample of the 935 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn from Wunder, which suggests a very high-quality gauge 1 model of the Prussian steam locomotive for local lines.

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Special Figurine Offer at Jaffa's Moba-Shop

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Until early 2024, Jaffa's Moba store will be offering new figures and animals in a different way.

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DB Apron Express Car from Wunder (2)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Wunder again takes the detailing of the gauge 1 model to the extreme with the DB apron express train car.

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DRG Apron Express Train Car from Wunder

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Wunder continues its series of highly detailed gauge 1 passenger cars with the apron express train cars. 44 photos make the quality of the 3rd class Reichsbahn car visible.

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Exclusive Surprise Novelty for Gauge 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

spur1info is once again exclusively presenting a limited edition model for gauge 1, which should not only be of interest to collectors south of the Rhine.

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New Bavarian Freight Car from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Fine Models is expanding its 1 gauge range for friends of Bavarian railroads with more freight cars. Detailed information and first photos of two hand samples.

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Tar workers from Wema

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Wema-Bahn has released a few original figures for gauge 1 that can be used quite universally.

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Hand Sample of Kiss Modellbahnen Baden Xb

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Kiss plans to deliver the Baden tender locomotive Xb, the later DRG class 922-3, for gauge 1 in a year's time. It should be worth the wait. 50 photos show all the details of this attractive switcher.

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News from Steiner Modellwerke

by Friedhelm Weidelich

For the current tenth anniversary of Steiner Modellwerke, there is a new freight car - and an update.

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Remote-controlled Articulated Truck from Siku

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Remote-controlled tractors make up the Siku Control range. But there is also a tractor unit for semi-trailers that is suitable for 1-gauge models. How good is the Volvo model?

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Country Station with Potential - Part III

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Our country station offers plenty of inspiration for all Gauge 1 enthusiasts who want to build their tracks as close to the prototype as possible. 71 photos with incredible details.

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Internal message

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Internal message.

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Spur-1-Treffen 2024 – Breaking tradition with purpose?

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Speyer is the new synonym for the traditional Spur 1 meeting since 2022. In 2024, there will be a new date at the end of the year with continuous significance for the gauge 1 industry. A break with tradition?

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3D-Printed Accessories

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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

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Country Station with Potential - Part II

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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.

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Swiss Beer Cars from Dingler

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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

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Country Station with Potential - in Reality and in Gauge 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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.

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The Track Dismantling Train

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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.

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New 1 Gauge Swiss Cars from Pesolillo

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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.

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First Impressions of Märklin's Class 151

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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.

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An illustrated book about the railroads of Switzerland in the 1960s

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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

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Gravita 10 BB on the Way

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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

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Swedish Electric Locomotive SJ Rc4 from JK-Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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.

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A Fine Ladder

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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.

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1 Gauge Rotary Snow Plough from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

From China, Fine Models sent photos of all versions of Henschel's rotary snow plough for 1 gauge.

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Gravita 10 BB from Spur 1 Austria - the Review

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The modern diesel locomotive from Voith is now available as a highly detailed 1:32 scale model from Spur 1 Austria. A feast for the eyes! 78 photos in large format show the qualities of the model, which has hardly any weaknesses.

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Gravita 10 BB from Spur 1 Austria - a short Preview

by Friedhelm Weidelich

It's finally here and on the photo table: the long-awaited Gravita 10 BB from Spur 1 Austria. A preview of the production model in the Northrail version.

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New Accessories from Jaffa's Moba-Shop

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Jaffa's Moba-Shop extends its offer with interesting accessories and new figures.

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Modern freight trains and old locomotives in the evening light

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Thursday and Friday are the days with the most freight traffic. On the Hanover freight railroad bypass, varied train compositions with old and new electric and diesel locomotives rolled by every few minutes. Some over 60 years old. 56 atmospheric photos.

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Wagon turntable by Horst Göhr

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Horst Göhr has built a gorgeous patinated train turntable with drive. Pictures and a patination tip.

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Scheduled delivery dates from Dingler

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler previewed upcoming delivery dates.

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Current delivery dates of Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin has just announced the new delivery dates.

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Material for Model Craftsmen

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Sometimes you come across sources of supply away from the model railroad industry that offer quality and reasonable prices.

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Märklin Fall Novelties 2023

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Because of the IMA preparations, the autumn new products brochure appears a bit hidden and without reference to the press. There is also something for gauge 1.

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Conveyor from Siku

by Friedhelm Weidelich

To match the remote-controlled tractors from Siku, there are plenty of accessories with high play value for all ages. How good is the electrically driven conveyor belt?

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Chassis for a Locomotive Boiler

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Hans Ziegler was actually looking for a suitable load for the rail transport car. But then things turned out quite differently.

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Brake Valve Reloaded

by Friedhelm Weidelich

After a few model runs on the shunting diorama, it was very disturbing that I had given the Köf II in 1:32 two brake valves and brake pedals each during its decoder tuning. Three other gauge 1 models have now also received a prototypical function assignment.

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A Short International Train from Switzerland

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In the popular epoch IV, short express trains were observed as well, for example between Zurich and Stuttgart. Pictures from my archive with interesting train consists from 1970 to today.

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German and Dutch Days of Rail 2023

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In two weeks, the Days of Rail will be held all over Germany, where the rail industry will present itself in all its diversity. Märklin is also taking part.

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News for collectors

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A special offer for collectors of gauge 1 models.

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On the adjacent track? Yes please!

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In the model railroad eras III and IVa, in which most of the Köf IIs from Steiner Modellwerke are running in gauge 1, their operation on the left track is unfortunately not possible with the correct signal at the train head. This can be set up with a little fine tuning on the installed locomotive sound decoder 5L from ESU, as well as a general reorganization of the locomotive operation towards more prototypical and better overview for the model railroader.

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Last GDR Tractor from Schuco for 1 Gauge

by Friedhelm Weidelich

It took a little while. But now Schuco can deliver an attractive set with GDR tractor Fortschritt ZT 323-A.

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Crafting tip: Parts for the Maintenance of Way Yard

by Gastautor

Hans and Walter Ziegler have taken track parts and scrap from prototype photos to further complete their Bw Fützen.

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Spur 1 Austria to produce Rottweil's 44 460

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In the current newsletter, Spur 1 Austria announces the 44 460 from Bw Rottweil, which was taken out of service in Crailsheim in 1973.

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Koef II from Steiner Modellwerke on the Photo Desk

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The second batch of Köf II is delivered by Steiner Modellwerke. A few impressions of the well-done locomotive.

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MRCE Disappears from the Rails

by Friedhelm Weidelich

MRCE sells its locomotives, the brand will disappear from the tracks.

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Delivery Dates at Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin's new delivery schedule lists a postponed project.

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October 1970: two Hours at the Station

by Friedhelm Weidelich

I photographed a hard-working class 50, a 044, an 038, and more at Aldingen in October 1970. The first of the two freight trains contained a surprise.

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RhB Ge 2/4 from Proform Spur 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Proform has completed a small batch of Rhaetian Railway's Ge 2/4 electric locomotive. The model for gauge 1 is Swiss made and runs on meter gauge tracks.

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Images of Deutsche Bundesbahn's Class 44

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Because of the almost sensational demand for gauge 1 models of the class 44 or 043 and 044, I looked into my archive. The tremendous steam development of this heavy three-cylinder freight locomotive made for spectacular pictures.

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Interiors from Earlier Epochs

by Friedhelm Weidelich

At the open-air museum in Neuhausen ob Eck, model builders who value detail and village interiors will find inspiration to recreate.

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Many Novelties from Spur 01 Modellbahnen

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Spur 01 Modellbahnen kicks off with a fireworks display of announcements.

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Bridges (2)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Swing bridges, culverts for a dirt road or a country road, massive bridges made of steel, concrete and natural stones: Bridges lend themselves to layouts and dioramas in many shapes and sizes.

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Bridges (1)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Brücken gehören zu den spektakulären Bauten der Eisenbahn. Als Fotoobjekt liefern sie Anregungen zum Nachbauen – als Diorama oder Teil einer Anlage.

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Refined kiosk kits (part 3)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The third part of Thomas Zeitz's building report on the kiosk of Jaffa's Moba-Shop is about the interior and the exterior of the diorama.

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A Belgian bridge builder

by Friedhelm Weidelich

There is also a small gauge 1 community in Belgium, which, due to a lack of supply from the industry, helps each other to build models. This ranges from Belgian signals to rolling stock, which often had its own design language in Belgium or consisted of imported or licensed copied locomotives and cars. A gauge 1 friend builds bridges.

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Portrait of Märklin's Gauge 1 Model of Steam Engine DR 02 0314, Part 2

by Friedhelm Weidelich

What is she like now, the 02 0314-1 from Märklin? The steam locomotive model for gauge 1 also has great play value.

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Portrait of Märklin's Gauge 1 Model of Steam Engine DR 02 0314

by Friedhelm Weidelich

100 unique photos in large format document the gauge 1 production model of the 02 0314-1 of the DR from Märklin, item number 55127. The steam locomotive model has an elegance all of its own.

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A Short Preview of Märklin's DR 02 0314-1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Märklin gauge 1 locomotive cuts a fine figure on the photo table. Here are the first pictures from a large series. Look forward to more!

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Meter Gauge Track

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Already for a few years there are little known meter gauge tracks with stainless steel profiles.

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Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Miscellaneous

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Finally, a few photos and impressions from the Spur 1 meeting in Speyer.

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Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: JoWi Backdrops for Day and Night

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In Speyer, JoWi showed the day-and-night effect in wallpapers for layouts and dioramas. You can even take a look at the moon.

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Hand Sample of DB Class 043 from Spur 1 Austria

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In Speyer, Spur 1 Austria presented a dewy sample of the Deutsche Bundesbahn's class 043, an oil-fired locomotive of the former class 44. In the photo studio, the model showed its qualities in detail. 53 photos in large format.

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Spur 01 Modellbahnen gives up (for a few hours)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Spur 01 Modellbahnen has taken its website and forum offline at short notice today.

Ten hours later the world has changed.

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Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Fulgurex

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The limited-edition passenger train of the Gotthard Railway is about to be delivered. Photographic insights into the luxurious interior.

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Half-year Balance of Gauge 1 Projects

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The 205-item project list did not have much to offer in terms of deliveries in the first half of the year. The delivery dates in the second half of 2023 and 2024/2025 are correspondingly numerous.

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Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Dr. Pauli's Narrow Gauge Modules

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The modular layout of Dr. Thomas Pauli from Öhringen was exhibited for the first time and had an effect on the visitors of the Liller Halle by something that is rarely found in gauge 1: real operation. "Playing with meaning" was the name given to it once a long time ago by a railroad magazine.

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Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Lematec and Modelbex

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Mistral is a cold wind that blows from northern parts of France to the south of France. It was once followed by a TEE with luxurious cars, which are not for everyone, as well in 1 gauge.

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Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Spur 01 Modellbahnen

by Friedhelm Weidelich

At the new booth, Spur 01 Modellbahnen showed a hand sample of the DB class 66.

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Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Good News from Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

There were no new products at Märklin in Speyer, but there was good news and impetus.

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Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Models from Dingler

by Friedhelm Weidelich

On the joint stand of Dingler and Lokladen were some hand samples on display. Still a handful of the beautiful Ge 6/6 I of the Rhaetian Railway are available.

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Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Hand Samples from Wunder

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In addition to the SNCF steam locomotive 231.G/K, Wunder showed other hand samples of Bavarian locomotives and a four-axle conversion car in Speyer.

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Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Hand Sample of Class 95 and More from Fine Models/Kiss

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Premiere hatte in Speyer auf dem Stand von Fine Models ein Handmuster der Baureihe 95 und die bayerische AA1.

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Speyer: Hand Sample of SNCF's 231 G/K from Wunder

by Friedhelm Weidelich

For the first time, Wunder presented the long-awaited 231 G and K of the SNCF as a hand sample in Speyer.

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Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Attempt at a conclusion

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Das Bild, heute bei Wunder und Fine Models aufgenommen, symbolisiert eine Seite des Internationalen Spur-1-Treffens.

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Speyer: an Overview

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Midsummer is traditionally Gauge 1 model railroad time. And so the Gauge 1 friends leave the attic and basement and travel to Speyer to see the latest handbuilt models.

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Speyer: Spur 1 Austria, Part 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Among others, the DB class 043 and the still unpainted samples of the Austrian baggage car and the "Bremen" are on display at Spur 1 Austria. First photos.

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Images of Freight Car Samples from Steiner Modellwerke

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Steiner Modellwerke has provided spur1info with photos of the hand samples of the announced stock car and boxcar. The models will not be on display in Speyer.

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New Images of Dingler's Class 87

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler has had its hand sample of the class 87 reworked. Here are new pictures of the model, which will be exhibited this weekend in Speyer at International Gauge 1 Meeting.

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Exclusive: Hand sample of the Austrian Class 310 from Spur 1 Austria

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In Speyer, the hand sample of the 310 will be displayed by Spur 1 Austria for the first time. spur1info readers can see the model in advance on 64 photos, complete and with all details that are not visible to the naked eye.

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Scan stories: Singen in June 1975

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Scanning old negatives is time-consuming and puzzling. But a special train in Singen in 1975 could be dated. A few days later, an unusual work train passed by that could almost be recreated on 1 gauge.

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New Schuco Vehicle Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

For a long time there were hardly any novelties at Schuco, because the company structure has changed. Now some vehicle models were announced again, which fit to the gauge 1.

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Forum of Spur 01 Modellbahnen online again

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The forum of Spur 01 Modellbahnen, which was shut down two weeks ago, has returned.

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DB Class 181.2 from Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

There is an interesting film about the DB class 1812 in H0 at Märklin-TV.

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Review: The multi-system Locomotives of the Deutsche Bundesbahn

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Diverse traction current systems in Europe were an obstacle to cross-border trains in the 1960s. A publication just released by EK-Verlag memorializes DB's multi-system locomotives, some of which are still in service.

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History of Muengsten Bridge

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Müngsten Bridge, opened in 1897, is 107 meters high and crosses the Wupper near Solingen with two tracks in a spectacular way. A remarkably good film about Germany's highest railroad bridge is available at public service TV WDR.

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Stuttgart Hbf around 1971

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Stuttgart's main station was a well-functioning terminus with interesting rolling stock in the 1970s. A look back to epoch IV. Later, Märklin also advertised model trains here.

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The Emergency Train of Bw Rottweil

by Friedhelm Weidelich

When the Deutsche Bundesbahn was still run by experienced railroaders, every depot had an emergency train ready to provide rapid assistance in the event of a derailment. Of course, locomotives and personnel were also kept on hand for this purpose. So they were quickly on the spot.

Meet the Rottweil emergency train on standby and on the way is shown in ten pictures that I took about 50 years ago.

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Painting Figurines

by Gastautor

Thomas Zeitz presents here for beginners his method how he paints figures for gauge 1. It should give courage to just start.

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No More Forum at Spur 01 Modellbahnen

by Friedhelm Weidelich

This morning it was still there, now it is deleted: the forum of Spur 01 Modellbahnen.

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Background Reporting

by Friedhelm Weidelich

RailAdventure has commissioned the second new locomotive. Against a suitable background.

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Austrian Roundhouse

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Sometimes you have to make do with what's available on the gauge 1 market - until you come across better alternatives. Now the German roundhouse has been replaced by a ring-shaped locomotive shed based on an Austrian prototype.

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The current Gauge 1 Projects

by Friedhelm Weidelich

After several announcements and postponements, it's time for a current project table of the gauge 1 models, some of which were announced more than nine years ago.

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Deutsche Bundesbahn 50 Years ago

by Friedhelm Weidelich

50 years ago, the steam locomotive era of the Deutsche Bundesbahn was almost over. Special trips with steam trains, circulations of the last steam locomotives and test runs with converted vehicles determined the picture. 18 photos from my archive that bring long-forgotten things back to light.

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The Exhibitors of the Internationale Spur-1-Treffen

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The exhibitors of the Gauge 1 Meeting in Speyer are now known.

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Virtually walk through the Anhalter Bahnhof of Berlin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Deutsches Technikmuseum (German Museum of Technology) and the Technical University of Darmstadt have digitally recreated the Anhalter Bahnhof. It can now be entered virtually.

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The Gravita from Spur 1 Austria in Production

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Evidence photos from the manufacturing plants in Asia are always confidence inspiring. Here are some that prove that the Gravita from Spur 1 Austria will soon be in completed production.

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A little Preview on Spur-1-Treffen in Speyer

by Friedhelm Weidelich

On May 8, the registration deadline for the International Gauge 1 Meeting in Speyer ended. A list of exhibitors is not yet available. Some exhibits can be expected.

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Weathered Wood

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Gauge 1 is ideally suited for prototypical patination, which should not stop at buildings. In addition to a keen sense of observation and a willingness to experiment, photos serve as a welcome stimulus.

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Live Rail Traffic

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Watch trains live and with sound and immerse yourself in faraway landscapes: a few tips.

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A Video of Märklin's S 2/6

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The control gear of Märklin's S 2/6 and the movement of the fireman are interesting to watch in the video.

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Summer Novelties from Märklin for Gauge 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Gauge 1 locomotive collectors are getting new material. Märklin announces several model versions as summer novelties and tries something new with the prices.

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Images of Dingler's Class 87

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler has new photos of the hand sample of the class 87 announced over the weekend.

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Novelty from Dingler

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler will be showing a hand sample of a new locomotive in Mainz today. Here are the details.

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News about the Spur1 & Spur0 Fair Mainz 2023

by Friedhelm Weidelich

This weekend, the second Spur1 [&] Spur0 fair will take place in Mainz. Two hand samples will be on display for the first time, one already here at spur1info.

On Sunday the journey by car is a bit more complicated because of an event.

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SNCF Boxcar from AMJL

by Friedhelm Weidelich

AMJL is delivering the second batch of French boxcars for 1 Gauge. A closer look at the Ghs with many photos.

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Diorama in a Cigar Box

by Friedhelm Weidelich

May has come, dioramas are growing.

Micha Schmidt has packed a small scene in a cigar box.

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News from Spur 1 Austria

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Spur 1 Austria lowers a price and announces a new model version.

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Buy a Bugatti!

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In addition to the well-known suppliers, there are also original figures at companies that are little known in our country. With them, for example, there are two Bugattis.

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Pavior from Wema Bahnatelier

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Wema Bahnatelier figure manufactory has released a new figure that can be used for many eras: a kneeling pavement worker.

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Märklin's S 2/6 in Detail

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Bavarian-Palatinate S 2/6 from Märklin is a beautifully shaped locomotive whose prototype remained a one-off. The gauge 1 model comes up with a working fireman and a decreasing coal supply and uses the possibilities of the die-casting technique very well. A review with 82 photos.

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Little Preview of Märklin's S 2/6

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The S 2/6 from Märklin is finally on the photo table. Here are the first pictures.

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New delivery dates from Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin's new delivery date list brings clarity to upcoming deliveries.

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It does not get any bigger

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The S 2/6 from Märklin was delivered by a freight forwarder. This has consequences.

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Slight Subscription Price Adjustment

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Inflation makes everything more expensive, so I have to raise the subscription price a bit. From now on the annual subscription costs € 96.00, that is € 8.00 instead of € 7.30 per month.

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Preview of Spur1- & Spur0-Messe Mainz 2023

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The next trade show for 1 and 0 gauge will take place at the beginning of May. A small preview of what will be on display in Mainz, Germany

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Images of Dingler's Tadgs Hoppers

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler's side unloading cars (hoppers) for gauge 1 are now available. First photos of the production models.

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Vossloh G1700-2BB from Kiss DE

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Vossloh's G 1700-2 BB is now available as a gauge 1 model from Kiss Modellbahnen DE.

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Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Sucrerie de Toury

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Toury sugar factory in France, founded in 1875, once had an extensive narrow-gauge network for beet transport and factory traffic. Uwe Haas has set up a monument to it.

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Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: The little Depot

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Lok- und Waggonbau Klaus Wagner presented a diorama in Gießen that was designed down to the last detail and featured several locomotives: The small depot.

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Meter Gauge Models of Rhaetian Railways from Proform

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The meter-gauge Rhaetian Railway already exists very successfully in all model railroad scales. Now Dingler and Proform are pushing ahead with the development of 1m models - a new subject with great appeal in the gauge 1 world as well. Swiss manufacturer Proform already has a range on offer that is even suitable for outdoor use.

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Märklin looks to the Future

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Planning reliability is a high priority in Gauge 1 with its often long delivery times - and not just for customers. Market leader Märklin is now thinking ahead and wants to shine with innovations.

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The current Project Table at the End of the Quarter

by Friedhelm Weidelich

At the end of the first quarter of 2023, the project list has changed because a number of new products have been added, almost finished models are on the move, supplier parts are missing, and some manufacturers in Asia are making deadlines a gamble. One thing is clear: everything is taking longer.

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Dingler's RhB Ge 6/6 I

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler is currently delivering the Ge 6/6 I electric locomotive for the Rhaetian Railway of Switzerland. Only a few copies of the small series are still available.

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Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Westsächsische 0e-Freunde

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The West Saxon 0e-friends offered 0e-fun in Gießen with a large module layout.

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Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Rocks and more

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Two Austrian exhibitors displayed new material for landscaping, dioramas and buildings in Gießen.

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Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Stangel

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Stangel has some new cardboard kits that can be used to create imposing and small buildings as well.

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Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Narrow Gauge Layout Berttin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The model railroad club "Friedrich List" Leipzig e. V. showed in Giessen a narrow gauge diorama integrated into a small layout. Special attention was paid to tiny details.

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Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Jaffas Moba-Shop

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Antlers belong in every home with a sense of ambition. But the accessories manufacturer Jaffa's Moba-Shop also stays technically up to date and presented a new development.

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Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Spur 1 Austria

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Spur 1 Austria delivers the frame cars, also the Gravita is coming soon.

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Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Wunder

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Wunder showed available models and hand samples in Giessen.

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Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

At Märklin in Gießen presented in the showcase soon available gauge 1 models.

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Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In the crowded halls there was no way through until after 2 pm. At Fine Models, a novelty was hiding in the rather pale hall lighting.

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First French SNCF Boxcar from AMJL

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The first Gauge 1 model of the French Gauge 0 supplier AMJL has been released. Those who had pre-ordered now own a beautiful freight car model. A review with 26 photos.

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Internationale Spur 0 +1 Tage in Giessen, Germany

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Next weekend the International Gauge 0 +1 Days will take place in Giessen, near Frankfurt. Gauge 1 is well represented.

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Surprise, surprise!

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A technically very interesting small volume model is waiting for demanding customers. Spur1info already has the facts.

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New Modern Freight Cars from Modellbau Marcus Jaegers

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Modellbau Marcus Jaegers has completed two new gauge 1 freight cars for SBB Cargo.

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Austrian Loco Shed

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A modeler has built an Austrian-style locomotive shed for a gauge 1 layout. Of course with interior equipment. 33 photos.

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SNCF BB 67400 from JK-Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The French market for gauge 1 models is growing steadily. Even if large steam and electric locomotives are delivered again and again, universally applicable, compact diesel locomotives are still missing. JK-Models builds in small series the BB 67400, a diesel icon of the SNCF.

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Märklin's updated Delivery Dates

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin has specified its handsome delivery program for 2023. And there is good news from Dingler.

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About Spur 01 Modellbahnen -updated

by Friedhelm Weidelich

If you want to have the classes 24 and 64 originally planned by MBW, you should hurry up with your order at Spur 01 Modellbahnen.

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A highly detailed Klütz Loco Shed

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Horst Göhr has turned a simple locomotive shed kit into a highly detailed model for 1 scale. 56 pictures, prototype photos and a video.

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Dingler Novelties for International Transport

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler brings attractive gauge 1 cars for international traffic. First photos exclusively at spur1info.

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Models for neighboring Countries

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Models of certain variants of the class 44 are also offered by Spur 1 Austria in small editions for our neighboring countries.

Spur 1 Austria propose également des modèles de certaines variantes de la série 44 en petite édition pour nos pays voisins.

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Kiss' new Hand Sample on the Studio Table

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The hand sample of the Kiss DB oil car makes a largely convincing impression in the photo studio. But setting the right tone is harder than you think.

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News from the Feldherrnhügel

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The freight bypass in Hannover is always worth a visit. A rich photo yield from 90 minutes.

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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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The most recent Table of 1 Gauge Projects

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The overview of almost 200 planned Gauge 1 projects is difficult even for insiders. Everything is in flux.

Here comes the current table and a new display that shows at a glance which models customers have to wait a very long time for being realized.

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Gauge 1 Novelties from Weinert

by Friedhelm Weidelich

After a long break, Weinert Modellbau is again developing some fine accessories for 1 gauge.

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Press Release from Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Following the newspaper article, there is now the press release on the state of affairs at Märklin.

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Märklin Takes Stock

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Traditionally, Simba-Dickie and Märklin take stock before the Toy Fair. Sales have fallen, prices will rise.

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Hand Sample of Wunder's DB 98.10 Steam Locomotive

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The hand sample of Deutsche Bundesbahn's class 9810, which Wunder will produce for Gauge 1, is likely to trigger a desire to buy among Bavaria fans. 35 photos showing all the details.

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Two Kiss Brands now work together

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz and Kiss Modellbahn Service are working together with immediate effect.

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Review: Die Baureihe 57.10-35

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Volume 1 of the standard work by Hans-Jürgen Wenzel "Die Baureihe 5710-35" has now been published. It is a must read for friends of epoch II.

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Bye-bye International Toy Fair!

by Friedhelm Weidelich

If it weren't for Märklin, you could forget about the International Toy Fair. For years, a visit has been less and less worthwhile because model railroading is only a marginal phenomenon there. So now what?

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2023 Märklin Novelties

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin is launching a number of new items this year, some of which were already known or - like the Wismar rail bus - were deliberately scattered. But there are also older car models, albeit at steep prices.

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News about Gauge 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A few details about Gauge 1.

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Small Shunters at Freiburg Depot

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In 1976, I took photos at the Freiburg im Breisgau railroad depot, among them two small locomotives. One scene fits particularly well on a gauge 1 layout.

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Hand sample of Wunder's 98.10 will come later

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Unfortunately, the presentation of the hand sample must be postponed.

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DRG Type Koef II from Steiner Modellwerke

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A review and 46 large format photos show the strengths and small shortcomings of the Koef II, first batch, from Steiner Modellwerke. A gauge 1 model that is a joy to look at and also well suited for shunting dioramas.

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Photos of the Spantenwagen from Spur 1 Austria

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Spur 1 Austria provided some photos of the ÖBB frame cars that will be delivered soon.

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In the Tuttlingen Region

by Friedhelm Weidelich

When I visit my hometown and the weather cooperates, I like to take a few photos at the old trunk line, where new vehicles can always be seen.

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Hand Sample of the Wismar Rail Bus from Dingler

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The handbuilt sample of Dingler's Wismar rail bus is not yet complete, but demonstrates the quality and finish to be expected. 32 photos with interesting details.

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