Photos of new Hand Samples

by Friedhelm Weidelich

First photos of new 1 gauge hand samples.

Premières photos des nouveaux échantillons de main.

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Compact and steaming

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Short is king. Time to look forward to it.

La brièveté est reine. Il est temps de s'en réjouir.

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Giessen: 1 Gauge Models from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Here are a few more photos of the Bavarian pointed-gable wagon Oq and two cranes from Fine Models for 1-gauge.

Voici quelques photos supplémentaires du wagon bavarois à pignons pointus Oq et de deux grues de Fine Models pour l'échelle 1.

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Photos of scale models of Bavarian cars by Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The hand-made samples of the Bavarian cars by Fine Models for 1-gauge promise beautiful production models. 16 photos.

Les maquettes artisanales des voitures bavaroises réalisées par Fine Models à l'échelle 1/32 laissent présager de superbes modèles de série. 16 photos.

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Bavarian Freight Cars from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Fine Models will release additional Bavarian freight cars for gauge 1 in the fourth series.

Fine Models commercialisera d'autres wagons de marchandises bavarois pour l'échelle 1 dans la quatrième série.

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Announcement: Series IV of Bavarian freight cars from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Fine Models expands its Bavarian freight car fleet with a fourth series. Two prototypes are already complete. First pictures.

Fine Models agrandit sa flotte de wagons de marchandises bavarois avec une quatrième série. Deux prototypes sont déjà terminés. Premières photos.

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Hand Sample of the Express freight car from Steiner Modellwerke

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The hand sample of the express freight car from Steiner Modellwerke for gauge 1 is here. Two photos.

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Farewell pictures of Bavarian S 3/6

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The operating licence for the Bavarian S 3/6 recently expired. A few farewell pictures from Nördlingen, Germany.

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Production model of the Bavarian AA1 by Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Railway history is full of curious locomotives and experiments. With the Bavarian AA1, Fine Models has chosen an attractive, unusual prototype for an exclusive gauge 1 model that will attract attention in display cases and on larger radii. 59 photos and a video.

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First Photos of Bavarian AA1 from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The gauge 1 limited edition model of the Bavarian steam locomotive AA1 with auxiliary drive is on the studio table. Fine Models has done a good job. First photos.

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New Freight Cars from Steiner Modellwerke

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Steiner Modellwerke will soon be introducing new state railway freight cars.

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Double-coupled

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Railroad jargon is complicated and you never stop learning. Reflections on a special form of screw coupler.

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Bundesbahn Version of Fine Models' Bavarian Crane

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The hand sample of the Bavarian crane from Fine Models in the Bundesbahn version is much more complex than the Länderbahn version.

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Hand Sample of Bavarian Crane Set from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Bavarian state railroad cars are ideal for gauge 1 because they are short and often have unusual shapes. Fine Models has now received the hand samples of the crane wagon and other models. I have photographed them in detail.

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U-shaped 1 Gauge Layout: the Terminus (2)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The last report on the magnificent gauge 1 layout in U-shape is once again about the terminus station, its interior and the surrounding area. 30 images.

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U-shaped 1 Gauge Layout: the Terminus

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A station with three tracks and a convenient loading track marks the end point of the fantastic U-shaped layout from the early epoch II. There is a lot going on here, but nothing seems overloaded or exaggerated. 40 inspiring photos.

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Gauge 1 layout in U-shape: the lively curve

by Friedhelm Weidelich

You can hardly get enough of the curve on the large U-shaped gauge 1 layout, as the hilly landscape is full of action. The longer you look, the more details become visible. Have you spotted the capercaillie behind the tender and the hunter? Even the dark forest reveals perfect model-making skills. 40 pictures in large format and a description.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Photos of Fine Models' Bavarian Baggage Cars

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Fine Models has received the first photos of two production models of the short Bavarian baggage cars.

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A visit to Nuremberg (2)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The outdoor grounds of the DB Museum in Nuremberg are home to some rarities. But the mechanical signal boxes are not to be sneezed at either.

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Bavarian Signs from the Good Old Days

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Steiner Modellwerke has added Bavarian whistle and bell signs to its program.

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Handmade Sample of Märklin's Bavarian S 2/6

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Exclusively, spur1info is showing 44 large-format photos of a release sample of Märklin's S 2/6 for Gauge 1. Except for tiny details that still need to be corrected, the sample shows the Gauge 1 model as it will be delivered in December 2022.

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Reports from Giessen: Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin's S 2/6 for gauge 1 presented itself in Gießen unpainted with the molded parts ready for production.

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A Gauge 1 Room Layout with Bavarian Theme, Era 1b (2)

by Gastautor

In part 2, Axel Kreidel describes the operating locations and self-built buildings of his gauge 1 layout.

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A Gauge 1 Room Layout with Bavarian Theme, Era 1b (1)

by Gastautor

With gauge 1, space is always at a premium if you want to do some operating. Axel Kreidel has equipped a room with a small layout that allows varied running and switching.

Part 1 describes the conception of his layout based on Bavarian motifs.

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Bavarian D XI for 1 Gauge from Kiss Modellbahnen

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The friends of Bavarian gauge 1 models have no need to complain about a lack of offers. The tender locomotive of the class D XI, the later class 984-5, should fulfill some wishes as a Kiss model these days. A report with 47 photos in large format.

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Bavarian rest-stop Signal of the Steiner Modellwerke

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The upcoming Bavarian rest-stop signal for gauge 1 offered by Steiner Modellwerke has a very special appeal.

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Innovative Features of the New 1 Gauge S 2/6 from Märklin (updated)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The S 2/6 just announced by Märklin has features that were not available in 1 gauge.

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1 Gauge Novelties from Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

For the canceled Toy Fair, Märklin announces models of the elegant Bavarian S 2/6 steam locomotive for 1 gauge.

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Intermodellbau: Bavarian Cars from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Fine Models is presenting the hand samples of the second series of Bavarian freight cars at Intermodellbau - and already a part of the third series.

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Hand samples of the new Bavarian Cars from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

From Korea the first photos of the second series of Bavarian freight cars have arrived, which Fine Models has announced for gauge 1. Bavaria fans will be pleased.

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Pilot Sample of Wunder's Bavarian MCCi for Gauge 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Wunder produces a very small number of the Bavarian MCCi steam railcar for Gauge 1, which on the prototype formed the basis for the ET 85. We present the pilot sample of the Oktoberfest version with 51 photos.

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And another novelty for gauge 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Gauge 1 novelty merry-go-round continues to spin at high speed.

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Some more Bavarian freight cars from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Fine Models is expanding its series of Bavarian freight cars with new models for 1 scale. Here are the facts.

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Exklusive Item for Lovers of Bavarian Gauge 1 Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Wunder Präzisionsmodelle will soon announce an exclusive novelty for gauge 1. spur1info has the facts.

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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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Bavarian D XI from Kiss Modellbahnen

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Im Morgennebel tauchte heute das Handmuster der bayerischen Lokalbahnlok D XI von Fine Models auf. Bayern-Fans werden sich über die sechs Farbfotos freuen.

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More Bavarian Cars from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Fine Models is preparing a second Bavarian car series. The first model is already fixed.

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Bavarian Open Freight Car from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Fine Models is just delivering the Bavarian open freight cars. 21 photos and a review of the E-car of the Royal Bavarian State Railways.

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First Pictures of the Painted Bavarian Low Side Cars of Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Bavarian low side cars from Fine Models are approaching production maturity. 14 new photos, which should please gauge 1 friends of epochs I and II.

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Bavarian Station Monheim

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Monheim was the terminus of the Bavarian local railway Fünfstetten - Monheim. Now there are the station building and the coaling station as gauge 1 models.

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Bavarian Cars from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Recently, the Bavarian milk wagon and a hand sample of the CL passenger car from Fine Models also appeared in front of the camera. 28 photos that make you look forward to the gauge 1 models.

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Bavarian S 3/6 from Wyko Echtdampf

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Michael Wyrwich has finished a Bavarian S 3/6 in green state railway livery for gauge 1.

Here are a few photos.

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Samples of the Bavarian Low Side Cars from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Fine Models has received three samples of the Bavarian low side cars of the Oq and O types. In Bavaria they were indispensable in epochs I and II. They should become attractive gauge 1 models. 37 photos in large format demonstrate what you can expect.

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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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Details of the Bavarian Low Side Cars by Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Fine Models has now defined details for the Bavarian low side cars. Details for spur1info subscribers.

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Production sample of the Bavarian D XII from Spur1-Exklusiv

by Friedhelm Weidelich

From Bauma I received snapshots of the production sample of the Bavarian tender locomotive D XII, which will also be available as class 730-1 of the DRG.

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Samples of the Bavarian Local Train Cars from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Bavarian two-axle car models by Fine Models, shown in raw condition in Sinsheim, are now painted and lettered.

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Intermodellbau 2019: Fine Models and Spur1-Exklusiv

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A long series of Fine Models' Bavarian beer cars for gauge 1 attracted the attention of visitors at the Fine Models and Spur1-Exklusiv exhibition stand - and two steam locomotive versions of the Palatine and Bavarian railways as well.

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