Swiss Railcar "Red Arrow" from Märklin for 1 Gauge

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A prototype made of die-cast zinc was first unveiled back in September 2025. But the full charm of the SBB/OeBB Red Arrow really comes into its own under the glossy crimson paint finish of the production model, which is now hitting the shelves. A review featuring 68 large-format photos.

Un prototype en zinc moulé sous pression avait été dévoilé pour la première fois en septembre 2025. Mais c'est sous la peinture rouge vif brillante du modèle de série, qui arrive actuellement dans les rayons, que le « Roter Pfeil » (Flèche rouge) des CFF/OeBB révèle tout son charme. Un reportage illustré de 68 photos grand format.

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3D-printed LAG Railcar

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In 3D printing, it’s relatively easy to create a 1-gauge model based on unusual prototypes. With the right templates, imagination, and design software, you can create models like the LAG 891 railcar, which was even used by the DB.

En impression 3D, il est relativement facile de créer un modèle à l'échelle 1:1 à partir de prototypes inhabituels. Avec les bons modèles, un peu d'imagination et un logiciel de conception, vous pouvez créer des modèles tels que l'autorail LAG 891, qui a même été utilisé par la DB.

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Wismarer Schienenbus from Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin lieferte als erste Version des Wismarer Schienenbusses den VT 88 902 der Deutschen Bundesbahn aus, alle weiteren kommen momentan in die Läden. Das Spur-1-Modell kann sich sehen lassen, man muss nur genauer hinschauen. Ein Vorstellung mit 57 großformatigen Fotos, die auch die sonst kaum sichtbaren Details zeigen.

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Märklin 1 Gauge Novelties 2025

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin is targeting the collectors' market this year with its new 1-gauge products and is announcing a classic.

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News about Märklin's Wismar Rail Bus

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A 3D print was also shown at the Spur 1 meeting in Speyer. However, the development of the Wismar railcar from Märklin is already further advanced.

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Giessen: Märklin's Wismar Rail Bus

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin shows a hand sample of the Wismar rail bus for the first time. First pictures.

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Dingler's 1 Gauge DB Wismar Railcar

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler produced eleven variants of the Wismar rail bus. The young Deutsche Bundesbahn version was on the photo table. 33 photos with all the details.

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Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Lematec and Modelbex

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Mistral is a cold wind that blows from northern parts of France to the south of France. It was once followed by a TEE with luxurious cars, which are not for everyone, as well in 1 gauge.

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News about Gauge 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A few details about Gauge 1.

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Hand Sample of the Wismar Rail Bus from Dingler

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The handbuilt sample of Dingler's Wismar rail bus is not yet complete, but demonstrates the quality and finish to be expected. 32 photos with interesting details.

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Early Pictures of the Wismar Railcar from Dingler

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The hand sample of Dingler's Wismar rail bus has arrived and was photographed right away. Here are the first photos of the impressive model.

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Wismar Railcar Preview

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler hat eine Animation des kommenden Wismarer Triebwagens produzieren lassen. Einblicke in das kommende Spur-1-Modell.

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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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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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All the pictures of Wunder's sample of DB class 485/885 from Wunder

by Friedhelm Weidelich

It was a pleasure to photograph the two hand samples of the ET and ES 85, in epoch IV the Deutsche Bundesbahn class 485 and 885. The models are produced for Wunder only in double-digit numbers and are not suitable for every layout. Here are the details and 53 photos that show where the journey is heading.

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Wunder's Sample of DB Railcar 485 - first Photos

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Wunder systematically works off its backlogs. Exactly five years have passed since the announcement of the ET and ES 85/485 and 885. But now Wunder has received the hand samples. And they are already in the photo studio at spur1info.

Here are photos that whet your appetite for the attractive Gauge 1 models of the vintage railcar from the Reichsbahn era.

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Novelty from Beesmodellbahn

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Specialist dealer Beesmodellbahn has decided to develop and exclusively offer a railroad service vehicle.

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Dingler's Novelties 2020/2021 (updated)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The International Spur 1 meeting in Sinsheim, traditionally held this weekend, had to be cancelled due to Covid-19. But you can find out here what Dingler would have presented there. The novelties are tempting and cover a lot of the scope of our hobby.

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Lokladen's Exklusive Model of DB's ETA 178

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Lokladen, Bingen, Germany, offers an exclusive gauge 1 model produced by Dingler: ETA 178 001 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn.

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Prussian battery railcar from Dingler

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Dingler has provided us with photos of the Wittfeld battery-powered railcar 1-gauge model .

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Tour of the French Railway Museum Cité du Train (4)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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

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Exklusive: New Model from Dingler

by Friedhelm Weidelich

It doesn't always have to be a steam locomotive, because there are more than enough of them for gauge 1. Dingler Präzisionsmodelle has decided on a model that actually ran on electric power. 6 photos of the handmade sample.

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