Photos of Pesolillo's FS E.554

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Pesolillo has provided numerous photos of a handmade sample of the FS E.554 three-phase locomotive. The 1-gauge model is exceptionally detailed.

Pesolillo a fourni de nombreuses photos d'un prototype fait main de la locomotive triphasée FS E.554. Ce modèle à l'échelle 1 est d'une finesse exceptionnelle.

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Giessen: Snapshots at Pesolillo

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Finally, here are a few snapshots from Pesolillo: a three-phase locomotive, CIWL Pullman cars, and the Italian Tipo passenger car.

Pour finir, voici quelques clichés pris à Pesolillo : une locomotive triphasée, des voitures Pullman de la CIWL et la voiture de voyageurs italienne Tipo.

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Giessen: Announcement of a Locomotive

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A new Italian locomotive will be unveiled at the International Gauge 0+1 Days in Giessen. First photos.

Une nouvelle locomotive italienne sera dévoilée lors des Journées internationales de l'échelle 0+1 à Giessen. Premières photos.

Una nuova locomotiva italiana sarà presentata in occasione dell’International Gauge 0+1 Days a Giessen. Prime foto.

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Italian express train cars from Pesolillo

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In Giessen, the prototypes of Pesolillo's Italian Tipo 1937 passenger cars were still “bare” brass. Now I have received photos of the two painted Gauge 1 models, which are scheduled to be launched in 2026.

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Luxury train in 1960s style

by Friedhelm Weidelich

For the price of a gauge 1 locomotive—per day—you can travel through picturesque southern Europe on a new uxury train.

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Giessen: New Italian Passenger Cars from Pesolillo

by Friedhelm Weidelich

They could be seen all over Europe – and perhaps soon on some 1 Gauge layouts too: the Italian Tipo 1937 express train cars. Pesolilo presented two samples in Gießen. 26 large-format photos and a description.

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Photos of Pesolillo's Novelty

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Here are now professional photos of what is probably the most attractive 1-gauge novelty at Bauma.

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Italian Reefer from Dingler for Gauge 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The white pointed roof refrigerator cars from Dingler form a contrast to ordinary freight cars for gauge 1. They were produced with and without a brakeman's cab.

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Italian FS Ferryboat Refrigerator Car from Dingler

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler is currently delivering the excellent refrigerator cars from the Italian FS. Only a few examples for gauge 1 are still available. They are worth every penny.

The first part describes a refrigerated car suitable for ferries with a reduced profile, plus 34 photos in large format.

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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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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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Addio Attilio Mari

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In 2016, the fantastic model maker Attilio Mari had recorded his life's work. Now he is retiring through age.

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New Nightjet Cars of Austrian Railway ÖBB

by Friedhelm Weidelich

ÖBB and Siemens Mobility today presented the first new Nightjet car. This provides interesting insights into the production.

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Italian Tipo F & Co from Dingler

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler is delivering the Italian pointed roof wagons these days. With them, Italian farmers delivered fruit and vegetables to many European countries until about 1985. The well-done freight wagon models belong in every freight train on gauge 1. A description of the two wagon types with 54 photos for connoisseurs.

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Tipo FF from Lucchini Rail Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

One year ago the Tipo FF with long wheelbase from Lucchini Rail Models was announced here. The Italian freight car will be available in Sinsheim.

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