A brief Message

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A brief message.

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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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Steam Locomotive Class 52 from MBW for 1 Gauge

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The model of the class 52 for gauge 1, which will soon be available from MBW, is something to behold. 72 first-class photos in large format and a review without whitewashing.

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Photos of MBW's DB Class 52

by Friedhelm Weidelich

60 photos of the production model of the DB class 52 from MBW.

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Anniversary locomotive from MBW

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Like the DB class 111, the class 1812 is a timelessly beautiful locomotive. MBW has now announced that it will deliver the multi-system locomotive for the 50th anniversary in 2024. It will be able to handle international trains.

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Deutsche Bundesbahn Class 64/064 in Pictures

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The class 64, which is being realized by MBW as a gauge 1 model, was a beautiful tender locomotive. 30 photos from my archive, some of them more than 50 years old, recall long-gone Bundesbahn times and the uses of the compact steam locomotive.

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Preview of Class 64 from MBW

by Friedhelm Weidelich

MBW has initial illustrations of the class 64 and is working on a quick delivery date.

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Small Messages

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Newsflash.

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MBW announces DB V 60/260 Diecast Model

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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.

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MBW will Produce the DB Class 65 (updated)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

MBW has surprisingly announced that gauge 1 models of DB's class 65 will be delivered this year.

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MBW Announces Gauge 1 Model of Class 44

by Friedhelm Weidelich

MBW has set out to produce class 44 steam locomotives for gauge 1. Individual details have already been determined.

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DB Class 80 from MBW

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Small locomotives are found far too seldom for Gauge 1. MBW will soon be delivering the DRG, DR and DB class 80 shunting locomotive. The attractive steam locomotive model is suitable for shunting in passenger and freight stations as well as in industrial operations. On a diorama, the tender locomotive could serve sidings.

A review with 48 photos.

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MBW announce DB V 90 for Gauge 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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

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Gauge 1 News

by Friedhelm Weidelich

There are some news from the indefatigable gauge 1 industry.

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Most recent News

by Friedhelm Weidelich

There are current news from the gauge 1 industry.

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French PTT Mail Cars in Germany

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In the French zone, French mail cars were also on the road during three decades after World War 2.

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MBW to produce Class 64

by Friedhelm Weidelich

After the announcement of the class 24 by MBW, it was obvious that the class 64 will also come as a gauge 1 model.

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MBW's 56.20 Reviewed

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The compact Prussian locomotive as a gauge 1 model from MBW is a joy to look at. A review of the late DB version from Bw Hannover-Linden with 82 photos showing every detail.

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Prussian G 8.2 from MBW

by Friedhelm Weidelich

MBW has the first pictures of the production version of the Prussian G 82. The models are scheduled for delivery in March 2021. The photos are promising.

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News from MBW

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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

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New Gauge 1 Announcements from MBW

by Friedhelm Weidelich

MBW today announced a number of new models: the VT 105 multiple unit as "Senator" and "Komet" and the class 38.

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Novelty Announcement: E 95 from MBW

by Friedhelm Weidelich

MBW plans to deliver an DRG/DB E 95 in 2021.

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Cleaned Up

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In the Corona crisis many have time to think. And then they start cleaning up.

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One, Two, Three - Insanity

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The battle for market share is gradually taking on grotesque features. Now, MBW as third player announces three-axle conversion cars.

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MBW's First Brass Model, DB Class 66

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Deutsche Bundesbahn had only two class 66 locomotives built, a beautifully proportioned steam locomotive. The first brass model from MBW for gauge 1 brought DB's 66 001 and 66 002 convincingly to 45 mm tracks. 67 large-format photos showing the qualities of this scale model and not so well-done details.

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MBW announces 53 0001

by Friedhelm Weidelich

MBW wants to supply a German steam locomotive, which never has been built, as a 1 gauge model in 2020.

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Intermodellbau 2019: MBW

by Friedhelm Weidelich

At Intermodellbau 2019, MBW Spur 0 had only one gauge 1 model on display, the class 66. There's still a little delay in delivery.

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