In the Mountains

by Friedhelm Weidelich

I received an interesting comment on a recent post on spur1info, which prompted me to do some further research.

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Rigibahn and More from Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz

by Friedhelm Weidelich

At the Spur1/Spur0 fair in Mainz, the small Rigibahn locomotive on the rack fascinated.

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Starting up Fine Models' Bavarian Cogwheel Locomotive

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Only a small double-digit number of customers receive the small series model of the Bavarian cogwheel locomotive PtzL 3/4 or the later class 971 from Fine Models these days. The highly complex handbuilt model is even more enjoyable if you take your time during commissioning. A comprehensive article about the first-class model with practical tips for running in.

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DB Cogwheel Steam Locomotive 97 101 from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Die 97 101 der DB im Zustand von 1962 von Fine Models ist die zweite Variante, die hier in 36 Fotos vorgestellt wird. Sie unterscheidet sich in vielen Punkten von dem zuvor gezeigten Länderbahn-Modell.

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Bavarian Cogwheel PtzL from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Only forty models of the exclusive Bavarian cogwheel locomotive PtzL 3/4 and the DRG and DB versions are offered by Fine Models. 29 photos show the details of the Epoch I version.

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A Closer Look at the Handmade Sample of the Bavarian Cogwheel Locomotive by Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The two hand samples of the Bavarian cogwheel steam locomotive PtzL 3/4, the later class 971 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn and Deutsche Bundesbahn, set a very attractive monument to the prototype. 55 first-class photos show the richness of detail offered by the strictly limited models of Fine Models for gauge 1.

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Bavarian Cogwheel Locomotive by Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Fine Models has today received two hand samples of the Bavarian cogwheel steam locomotive PtzL 3/4, which are only produced in an exclusive edition of 40 pieces. Here are the first photos.

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New: Bavarian PtzL 3/4 from Fine Models (updated)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Christmas presents are never ending: Fine Models announces tomorrow the Bavarian rack locomotive PtzL 3/4. Here already are the details and photos of the handmade samples.

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