French Cereal Car

by Friedhelm Weidelich

At the International 0+1 Gauge Days in Giessen, Mr. Wildi showed me a prototype of a French freight car, and information about it is finally available because the pre-order period is about to end.

Lors des « Internationale 0+1 Gauge Days » à Giessen, M. Wildi m'a montré un prototype de wagon de marchandises français, et les informations à ce sujet sont enfin disponibles, car la période de précommande touche à sa fin.

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Class 38 is coming

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Today, Spur 1 Austria will open its online store for the Prussian P 8, which later became the class 3810-40 and 038. Foreign versions will also be available. spur1info already has the details. A surprise is part of it, too.

Aujourd'hui, Spur 1 Austria ouvre sa boutique en ligne pour la locomotive prussienne P 8, qui deviendra plus tard les séries 3810-40 et 038. Des versions étrangères seront également disponibles. spur1info donne déjà tous les détails. La surprise fait aussi partie du jeu.

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Giessen: AMJL – updated

by Friedhelm Weidelich

AMJL continue de travailler sur des modèles anciens et récents pour l'échelle 1 et les a apportés sur ma table de prise de vue pour les photographier. 29 photos.

AMJL continues to work on old and new models for 1-gauge and brought them to my photo table to be photographed. 29 photos.

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Giessen: SNCF CC 14105 from Pesolillo

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The French CC 14100 freight locomotive by Pesolillo was shown in Germany for the first time. A superb model in 22 photos.

La locomotive de fret française CC 14100 de Pesolillo a été présentée pour la première fois en Allemagne. Un superbe modèle en 22 photos.

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Giessen: Freight Car from France

by Friedhelm Weidelich

During a visit by Laurent Wildi, I was able to photograph a new French freight car.

Lors d'une visite de Laurant Wildi, j'ai pu photographier un nouveau wagon de marchandises français.

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Freight car announcement

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Freight cars are in use throughout Europe, so there is reason to be excited about a new annoucement.

Les wagons de marchandises sont utilisés dans toute l'Europe, il y a donc lieu de se réjouir de cette nouvelle avancée.

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Broken noses come – Les nez cassés viennent

by Friedhelm Weidelich

French electric locomotives with their distinctive head design are famous. The 1:32 scale models are getting a little closer.

Les locomotives électriques françaises, avec leur design caractéristique, sont célèbres. Les modèles réduits à l'échelle 1:32 s'en rapprochent un peu plus.

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SNCF locomotive in small series

by Friedhelm Weidelich

At Savoie Modélisme in Chambéry, France, SNCF locomotive models for gauges 1 and 0 will be announced today, which some enthousiasts will have been waiting for.

A Savoie Modélisme à Chambéry, en France, les modèles de locomotives SNCF pour les échelles 1 et 0 seront annoncés aujourd'hui, ce que certains passionnés attendaient avec impatience.

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Hand sample of 1 Gauge SNCF BB MTE from Modelbex

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Modelbex has received a sample of the SNCF BB MTE electric locomotive in gauge 1 and would now like to determine the quantities of the variants. The locomotive is a classic.

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Details and century-old American freight cars

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Let's take another look at France: at details on the tracks and the freight cars with more than a hundred years of history.

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A French small-series model in pictures

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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.

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Mont-Blanc-Express (3)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

On the return journey from Martigny to Chamonix, the Mont Blanc Express offers more spectacular views. And a small station building is particularly charming. 36 photos.

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Photos of the 141 R production models from Modelbex

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The 141 R was a steam locomotive manufactured in North America that helped alleviate the shortage of locomotives in France after World War II. The gauge 1 models from Modelbex are available and documented here with photos.

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Giessen: AMJL

by Friedhelm Weidelich

An outdated homepage, no response to e-mails. But at least it was possible to take a few quick photos of the current new releases from AMJL.

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SNCF Steam Engine Class 141 R from Modelbex is coming soon

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Lematec has announced that the Gauge 1 models of the SNCF 141 R will soon be available for delivery.

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SNCF's Mistral 69 TEE Cars from Lematec

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The French TEE cars of the Mistral 69 type have arrived, Lematec is now delivering them. Luxury for gauge 1.

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Modelbex to produce French BB MTE

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Next year, Modelbex is planning to deliver a popular French electric locomotive for 1 Gauge that has hauled famous express trains.

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Giessen: Le Dépôt Nord

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Two years ago, this large French O gauge layout was exhibited in Giessen at the International 0+1 Gauge Days. This time, a few new details caught the eye.

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Giessen: French UIC-Y Cars from AMJL

by Friedhelm Weidelich

AMJL has brought along three hand samples. The SNCF UIC cars are very detailed. 44 photos.

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1 Gauge Rotary Snow Plough from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

From China, Fine Models sent photos of all versions of Henschel's rotary snow plough for 1 gauge.

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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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Speyer: Hand Sample of SNCF's 231 G/K from Wunder

by Friedhelm Weidelich

For the first time, Wunder presented the long-awaited 231 G and K of the SNCF as a hand sample in Speyer.

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SNCF Boxcar from AMJL

by Friedhelm Weidelich

AMJL is delivering the second batch of French boxcars for 1 Gauge. A closer look at the Ghs with many photos.

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News from Spur 1 Austria

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Spur 1 Austria lowers a price and announces a new model version.

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First French SNCF Boxcar from AMJL

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The first Gauge 1 model of the French Gauge 0 supplier AMJL has been released. Those who had pre-ordered now own a beautiful freight car model. A review with 26 photos.

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SNCF BB 67400 from JK-Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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.

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Models for neighboring Countries

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Models of certain variants of the class 44 are also offered by Spur 1 Austria in small editions for our neighboring countries.

Spur 1 Austria propose également des modèles de certaines variantes de la série 44 en petite édition pour nos pays voisins.

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ELNA 6 Versions from Kiss Modellbahnen

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Here are the factory images of all other versions of the ELNA 6 from Kiss Modellbahnen for gauge 1. The variety of versions of this compact tender locomotive is impressive. The French 040TX is also included.

Voici les photos d'usine de toutes les autres versions de l'ELNA 6 de Kiss Modellbahnen pour l'échelle 1. La diversité des variantes de cette locomotive tender compacte est impressionnante. La 040TX française est également présente.

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Reports from Gießen: Miscellaneous

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Finally, a few snapshots and information from the International Gauge 0+1 Days in Giessen.

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Reports from Gießen: O Gauge Chemin de fer de la chapelle

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Among the many layouts, some already known, the O gauge layout Chemin de fer de la chapelle with a northern French SNCF motif stood out. 20 photos in large format.

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Some more 1 Gauge Novelties

by Friedhelm Weidelich

And again there are more 1 gauge novelties.

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New Passenger Cars

by Friedhelm Weidelich

An interesting announcement for European gauge 1 customers.

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Hand Samples of French Boxcars

by Friedhelm Weidelich

From France we received photos of the SNCF covered freight cars for gauge 1.

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New Model

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Short notice.

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French SNCF Locomotive Staff

by Friedhelm Weidelich

There is an alternative to the figures that come with the SNCF 241-A-58 from Märklin.

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SNCF 241-A-58 from Märklin for gauge 1 in the photo studio

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In many respects, Märklin's SNCF 241-A-58 (55085) is similar to the 241-A-65 preserved in Switzerland, but there are differences. Probably undeniable is that the gauge 1 model in green looks best and will boost the French market. 51 photos in large format.

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Hand Samples from AM Productions

by Friedhelm Weidelich

First pictures of the Gauge 1 hand samples from France.

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Modelbex: Announcement of an SNCF steam locomotive

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Modelbex announced today on its website a new steam locomotive for gauge 1.

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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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French SNCF Reefer from Twerenbold

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Twerenbold Modellbau is delivering the French refrigerator cars for 1 scale announced in spring 2019. Pictures of all versions.

Twerenbold Modellbau livre les voitures frigorifiques françaises à l'échelle 1 annoncées au printemps 2019. Photos de toutes les versions.

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SNCF 160A1 as Gauge 1 Model from Proform

by Friedhelm Weidelich

After a black and green version, Proform has now completed a black version of the heavy six-axle French 160A1 steam locomotive with red trim and silver boiler rings.

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Märklin's Summer Novelties 2021 for Gauge 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

It had to come in 1:32 scale at some point: the 08 1001 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. The French-based coal dust test locomotive will not be long in coming to Märklin.

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Already drawn: SNCF Diesel Locomotive

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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

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French Corail Cars from Kiss Modellbahn Service

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Next year they should be ready: the SNCF Corail cars for gauge 1.

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Unboxing Maerklin's 241

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin's 241-A-65 has arrived for a review. And because unpacking is so emotional, my son took photos of the process.

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DR 07 1001 from Proform Spur 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

07 1001 clearly shows the French provenance. Proform built the gauge 1 model to order.

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Toy Fair 2020: More from Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Not everyone at Märklin expected such a success of the new Gauge 1 products. The market is heading in a new direction, which Märklin is pursuing with new self-confidence. Customers will also benefit from this.

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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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Tour of the French Railway Museum Cité du Train (2)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Locomotives from 1844 onwards and very old cars characterise Hall B of the Cité du Train in Mulhouse, the largest railway museum in Europe. 42 photos of models that would appeal to many collectors in scale 1:32.

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New Freight Car Samples from Modellbau Marcus Jaegers

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Modern locomotives need modern freight cars. MBJ Modellbau Jaegers has new colorful models under construction. Especially impressive is the detailed, 810 mm long carrier for 80 ft containers.

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The new SNCF CC 72000 from Modelbex

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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

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French Switcher with Perspectives

by Friedhelm Weidelich

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

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French 241 A1 at Cité du Train in Mulhouse

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In the Cité du Train in Mulhouse, France, you will find the 241 A1. It is the prototype of a steam locomotive series, of which Märklin chose the 241-A-65 as a reference. 21 photos of the impressive steam locomotive and little known facts.

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Märklin announces SNCF 241-A-65 for 1 Gauge

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Today Märklin announced the French 241-A-65 as a summer novelty in the Youtube show.

Aujourd'hui, Märklin a annoncé le 241-A-65 français comme une nouveauté estivale dans le spectacle Youtube.

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