Stefan Lauscher's standard work on the diesel locomotives of the Wehrmacht was only available secondhand. Now there is a new edition with several pages of additional information and images. A review.

L'ouvrage de référence de Stefan Lauscher sur les locomotives diesel de la Wehrmacht n'était disponible qu'en occasion. Il existe désormais une nouvelle édition comprenant plusieurs pages d'informations et d'images supplémentaires. Une critique.

A few meters of overhead lines and battery-powered trains, and regular service is already running on the non-electrified routes in northern Germany. And then there are the noisy diesel locomotives. A snapshot in Schleswig-Holstein.

Quelques mètres de caténaires et de trains alimentés par batterie, et le service régulier fonctionne déjà sur les lignes non électrifiées du nord de l'Allemagne. Et puis il y a les locomotives diesel bruyantes. Un aperçu dans le Schleswig-Holstein.

I was privileged to exclusively announce Märklin's upcoming Gauge 1 model at the end of April 2025. Which versions will be released first, and what other new features are there?

J'ai eu le privilège d'annoncer en exclusivité le prochain modèle à l'échelle 1 de Märklin à la fin du mois d'avril 2025. Quelles versions seront commercialisées en premier et quelles sont les autres nouveautés ?

In 1974, the era of steam locomotives slowly came to an end in Rottweil, with diesel locomotives soon taking over traction until electrification. Part 3 of a photo series.

En 1974, l'ère des locomotives à vapeur touche lentement à sa fin à Rottweil, les locomotives diesel prenant rapidement le relais jusqu'à l'électrification. Partie 3 d'une série de photos.

In 1974, the era of steam locomotives in Rottweil was slowly coming to an end. However, anyone who visited with a camera for an afternoon had the opportunity to capture the operation with 50s, a 038, a 078, and a few diesel locomotives on polyester film. Part 1 of a photo series.

En 1974, l'ère des locomotives à vapeur touchait lentement à sa fin à Rottweil. Mais ceux qui ont passé un après-midi à visiter les lieux avec leur appareil photo ont pu immortaliser sur pellicule polyester les locomotives des années 50, une 038, une 078 et quelques locomotives diesel. Partie 1 d'une série de photos.

The unexpected often happens—especially with Gauge 1. And so there are once again a few details and some exclusive additional information for subscribers.

Gauge 1 diesel locomotives from epochs V and VI with smoke generators? Most don't need one. For one simple reason.

Lematec has announced a new Swiss locomotive model for gauge 1.

59 photos of six gauge 1 models of the DB class 218 from Wunder.

We received numerous photos of the finished gauge 1 models of the DB diesel locomotives of the 210 and 218 classes from Wunder's Korean manufacturer. Anticipation is guaranteed—as is the hunt for any remaining available models.

The freight bypass line east of Hanover resembles a jungle in places because DB's infrastructure subsidiary InfraGO has clearly neglected maintenance of the line. The bushes between the two tracks are almost four meters high, and the line is used not only by freight trains but also occasionally by ICE trains. The branches almost brush against the trains.

One bright spot for photographers is that interesting vehicles occasionally appear among the overgrown vegetation.

Handcrafted small-series models in gauge 1 have longer delivery times. But the wait was worth it. The SNCF class 67400 from JK-Models delighted the customer so much that he sent us a series of photos.

In a huge update, Spur 1 Austria not only shows the many planned variants of the locomotives announced some time ago, but also expands its range of Siemens Vectron locomotives with the diesel-electric version.

Gauge 1 models from Markscheffel [&] Lennartz have always been very expensive. But until March 1995, there was a diesel locomotive available at an absolute bargain price. A look back.

Model builders had traveled from Poland to show their PKP 1 Gauge models in operation in Giessen.

Yesterday afternoon, I had the hand-made samples of the two Breuer tractors from Fine Models on the photo table. They are beautiful, space-saving gauge 1 models.

What does a locomotive look like in use? Certainly rarely as some weathering specialists imagine it. 34 photos.

Flashy locomotives and freight cars with a very run-down exterior - only the very brave would want something like this on their gauge 1 layout. A few photos of the freight railroad.

A super-fine overhead line for the RhB locomotive from Dingler is in the works. And something neat.

The more powerful version of Deutsche Bundesbahn's V 100, the class 212 since 1968, in pictures from a bygone era. And one that looks like new.

The V 100 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn, the later classes 211 to 213, were not particularly popular because they replaced the steam locomotives. Today, every photo of this diesel locomotive is a joy to behold.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Angular modern locomotives have their own appeal. The hand sample of the Gravita 10 BB from Spur 1 Austria could reinforce the trend towards 1/32 scale models of currently operating locomotives. 50 photos showing all the details.

The Gauge 1 pioneer Bockholt has ceased production at the end of March 2022. That's what it says on the homepage since a few days.

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.

The model has already been announced, now the hand sample is available: the MaK 600 D from Spur1-Exklusiv is nearing completion.

Turning an old V 60 from Pein into a highly detailed, contemporary gauge 1 model: It's possible, if you are capable of doing it.

Two Polish modelers were running PKP diesel and steam locomotives they had built themselves on a large gauge 1 oval. And Stangel had brought along new kits.

The handbuilt model of the post-war version of the Köf II is presented with an open cab and BSI switching coupler. The DB locomotor model was developed by Steiner Modellwerke and is scheduled to be available as a production model in the summer of 2022.

In the summer of 2022, the small Köf II or class 323 locomotives are to be delivered by Steiner Modellwerke. The excellent handbuilt model of the 323 454 in detail with 32 photos.

Finally there is a new product announcement again. MBW intends to deliver models of the DB class V 60 and its following versions of the classes 260 ff. in 2023.

MBW announces the DB diesel locomotive of the class V 90 or 290 as an inexpensive gauge 1 model.

Spur 1-Exklusiv issues a V 65 diesel engine for gauge 1 that has particularly exclusive features.

Steiner Modellwerke has decided to add two more versions of the planned small locomotive for gauge 1 to its program.

The epoch IV version of the 232 001 from Märklin differs from the V 320 001 of epoch III. Some photos.

RailAdventure GmbH, the market leader for special transports and test runs with new trains in Central Europe, has acquired the English company Hanson [&] Hall Rail Services. Six Class 43 high-speed railcars will operate as dual locomotives for the company's domestic services in Great Britain.

After the steam locomotives and their cabs in the first part, the second part is about Dingler's V 36 and what can be found and further refined under the hood and roof.

After his SNCF shunting locomotive, Johannes Kerry is working on a French large diesel locomotive for 1 gauge.

The freight line near Hanover always offers surprises. A picture gallery with 45 photos taken in storm, rain and sunshine.

Steiner Modellwerke is putting out another variant of the Köf II.

I received the following message from MBW, which contains more details about the price and delivery schedule of the announced models.

You don't want to repack such a heavy gauge 1 model like the V 320 from Märklin. If you need to do so, I have a suggestion on how to do it without helpers.

A model of a diesel locomotive must offer convincing engine noise. Here's a sample of what the V 320 from Märklin sounds like.

Märklin's V 320 001 of the DB is a massive diesel locomotive. Spur1info was able to examine it as a pre-production sample. A gauge 1 locomotive with which market leader Märklin shows which impressive and enormously attractive models can be produced with zinc die casting. A few innovations are also included in the package.

A report with 84 photos showing every detail.

Märklin has provided spur1info with a pre-production model of the V 320 001 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn. The gigantic gauge 1 model is impressive not only because of its weight, but also because of the wealth of details - outside and inside.

Part 1 with 39 photos in unique quality.

Spur1info subscribers often have an information advantage when it comes to announcements of new products. You will be thrilled immediately.

Many locomotives of the Deutsche Bundesbahn were used elsewhere at the end of their service at the state railway. A few V 200's came into the desert - and not each one survived. Klaus Wagner built models of these.

The 320 001 of the track construction company Wiebe hummed quietly on the Märklin gauge 1 roller bench.

Unusual, weird designs of locomotives, cars and multiple units are popular with model railroaders. Soon there will be a new darling of the public.

Agder Modell Teknikk from Norway keeps going and announces two new NSB locomotives in 2020 for gauge 1.

On the way to Mulhouse in Alsace I tried to photograph some vehicles of the Dreiseebahn in Seebrugg. The collection is interesting.

At the station you will also find relics of past times.

45 photos.

Finally 39 photos from the Cité du Train in Mulhouse, France. Here we meet two world record locomotives and many other exciting railway vehicles.

The new SNCF diesel locomotive CC 72000 from Modelbex are impressive. A short photo session with 38 photos.

A French SNCF gauge 1 diesel locomotive is being built in France as an after-work project. This could also be interesting for Germany.