Giessen: Space Capsules from Hansen Trains

by Friedhelm Weidelich

It’s pretty rare to find someone offering both models and the actual product. The models of Hansen Trains’ luxury mobile homes really pique one’s curiosity.

Il est assez rare de trouver quelqu’un qui propose à la fois des maquettes et le produit lui-même. Les maquettes des mobil-homes de luxe de Hansen Trains attisent vraiment la curiosité.

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The prototype of the signal box model

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Spur1-igArtig uses original plans as well as current photos of the prototype to build unique gauge 1 buildings. Here are some of the St. Maurice signal box.

Spur1-igArtig utilise les plans originaux ainsi que des photos actuelles du prototype pour construire des bâtiments uniques à l'échelle 1. Voici quelques-uns du poste d'aiguillage de Saint-Maurice.

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Unique: Signal Box St. Maurice, Switzerland

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Spur1-igArtig has completed the signal box at St. Maurice, Switzerland, based on old plans and photos, in 1:32 scale. Once again, this proves that the effort involved in creating a faithful replica is well worth it.

Spur1-igArtig a achevé la construction du poste d'aiguillage de Saint-Maurice, en Suisse, à l'échelle 1:32, en se basant sur d'anciens plans et photos. Une fois de plus, cela prouve que les efforts déployés pour créer une réplique fidèle en valent largement la peine.

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St-Maurice roundhouse by Spur1-igArtig

by Friedhelm Weidelich

With its usual precision, Spur1-igArtig.de has completed a locomotive shed that corresponds to part of the original from 1907. The prototype is located in Saint-Maurice in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.

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Giessen: the small Art Nouveau Kiosk

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In Giessen, he finally showed up after all this time, the kit of an Art Nouveau kiosk in 1:32 scale. The interior design has turned out well.

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Magdalenaberg Church from Spur1-igArtig

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The model builders at Spur1-igArtig are known for their precise architectural models in the 1:32 gauge 1 scale. Their latest building is the Magdalenakirche in Bad Schallerbach, Upper Austria.

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The works of Horst Göhr – a retrospective

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Horst Göhr was a master of model making and weathering. A pictorial retrospective.

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Reutlingen Sued Station

by Gastautor

Spur1-igartig.de has masterfully built a substantial part of the Reutlingen South Station as a Gauge 1 model. The building is intended to be the impressive centerpiece of the diorama, with a highly interesting track plan.

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An Old Dortmund Brewery

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Der Würfel mit den vier beleuchteten U-Buchstaben steht noch auf dem Turm am Dortmunder Hauptbahnhof. Auch wenn DUB jetzt DAB ist, eignete sich die Brauerei als Inspiration für ein Spur-1-Diorama. Und ganz in der Nähe herrscht Wiedersehensfreude.

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Hamburg Dammtor Station as 1 Gauge Model

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A very special giant model railway station in 1:32 scale is on display at Fine Models – Hamburg Dammtor. 39 large-format photos.

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Stone casting models from Voth

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Modellbau Voth produces models for smaller scales as well as impressive bridges for gauge 1.

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Subway Station for Gauge 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Sometimes you can't do without stations underground. A model for gauge 1 offers completely new perspectives.

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Austrian Water House

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Many water reservoirs for steam locomotives were hidden in more or less inconspicuous buildings, partly because of the risk of frost. For example, the water station in Vöcklabruck, which has now been created as a 1:32 scale model.

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Interiors from Earlier Epochs

by Friedhelm Weidelich

At the open-air museum in Neuhausen ob Eck, model builders who value detail and village interiors will find inspiration to recreate.

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Austrian Roundhouse

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Sometimes you have to make do with what's available on the gauge 1 market - until you come across better alternatives. Now the German roundhouse has been replaced by a ring-shaped locomotive shed based on an Austrian prototype.

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Weathered Wood

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Gauge 1 is ideally suited for prototypical patination, which should not stop at buildings. In addition to a keen sense of observation and a willingness to experiment, photos serve as a welcome stimulus.

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Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Rocks and more

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Two Austrian exhibitors displayed new material for landscaping, dioramas and buildings in Gießen.

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Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Stangel

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Stangel has some new cardboard kits that can be used to create imposing and small buildings as well.

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Austrian Loco Shed

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A modeler has built an Austrian-style locomotive shed for a gauge 1 layout. Of course with interior equipment. 33 photos.

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A highly detailed Klütz Loco Shed

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Horst Göhr has turned a simple locomotive shed kit into a highly detailed model for 1 scale. 56 pictures, prototype photos and a video.

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A small Petrol Station

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Lack of space is one of the biggest challenges in 1 scale. Here is a rural gas station for which there is room everywhere and which can be easily replicated.

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The Station has been Completed

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Horst Göhr has completed and photographed the Neuendorf-Karritz station. The attention to detail is visible - and this is what the 1 gauge is predestined for.

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Ochsenhausen - a Masterpiece in 1:32 Scale

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Not everyone has the space to document an entire station area in 1:32 scale. In narrow gauge, the stations are naturally smaller. Therefore, a masterpiece was created with the three structures of Ochsenhausen, which spur1info has the chance to show with 44 photos.

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Rural Station by Horst Göhr (2)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Horst Göhr's rural station is nearing completion. Here are some snapshots of the building.

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Rural Station by Horst Göhr

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Brick and half-timbering, a small footprint and a touch of romance: Horst Göhr builds a small train station in the Altmark region of northern Saxony-Anhalt that unfortunately lost its function 21 years ago.

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Refined Kiosk Kits for 1 Gauge

by Gastautor

Thomas Zeitz has taken on the task of building two kiosks simultaneously: one from Plus Models in resin and a laser kit from Jaffa's Moba Shop. First, a detailed build report on the refinement and finishing of the kiosk from Jaffa.

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A famous Building in Annecy, France

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In Annecy, about fifty kilometers south of Geneva, stands the magnificent Maison Gallo. A replica for 1 gauge.

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Track Maintenance Worker's House by Horst Göhr

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Horst Göhr has built a DB track maintenance worker's house.

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Polish Scale Models in Mainz

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Two Polish modelers were running PKP diesel and steam locomotives they had built themselves on a large gauge 1 oval. And Stangel had brought along new kits.

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French Townhouses de luxe

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A new subscriber from South America builds French 1/32 scale townhouses at the highest level, inspired by Emmanuel Nouaillier. Miniature art at its best.

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A Ballast Plant from Göhr

by Friedhelm Weidelich

How do you build a ballast plant or a loading station? Horst Göhr shows: Like this, for example!

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Small Working Class Houses

by Friedhelm Weidelich

There is no better prototype than the prototype. And suddenly chance helps to make an idea come true in 1:32 scale. A series of worker's houses, supported by an automobile manufacturer, was converted into models down to the last detail.

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Signal Tower Falkenstein

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Self-built buildings for gauge 1 are unique models with charm. Unfortunately, the popular model of the brick and half-timbered signal box no longer exists - and it had a different name.

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Spechtritz Station from Horst Göhr

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Horst Göhr has built the former station building of Spechtritz on the Saxonian Weißeritz valley railway in 1:32 scale - another masterpiece.

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Model making in a special way

by Friedhelm Weidelich

At the end of 2019, spur1info reported about a Gauge 1 meeting in Hong Kong. Now there is news.

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The Water House of Steinbach in Saxony

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Epokemodeller from Denmark no longer offers gauge 1 buildings.Horst Göhr built and worked on one of the last kits of the water house in Steinbach in Saxony.

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A small Workshop for the Museum's Depot

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Before the coaling station Hans and Walter Ziegler built a small workshop for their museum depot Fützen. The illuminated model is removable and has a sophisticated power supply.

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Mills, Factories and Warehouses with Siding

by Friedhelm Weidelich

American-style model railroads are quite rare in gauge 1. But it is worthwhile to be inspired by American layouts.

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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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Signal Tower with Illumination

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Horst Göhr has built a signal box for a customer, which is to be installed on a gauge 1 layout.

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An Engine Shed Roof According to the Prototype

by Friedhelm Weidelich

It is much work to cover a roof with model tiles. But the effort is worth it if you strive for the highest model-making quality.

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Roof Tiles for Demanding Model Makers

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Lasered roof tiles come in many shapes. If you have very high demands on model making, lay them one by one. Here is a source for high-quality roof tiles.

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Wuerttemberg station Kupferzell by Spur1-igArtig

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Spur1-igARTig has again completed 1/32 scale models of two structures that once stood on the Kocher Valley Railway Waldenburg - Forchtenberg and which were moved to the Hohenlohe Open Air Museum in Schwäbisch-Hall, Germany.

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Dorfstraße 9 Kit from Stangel -(2)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

With part 2 of the report, the corner house "Dorfstraße 9" by Stangel will be completed. Prerequisites for the successful completion of the semi relief structure for gauge 1 are patience, improvisation and new roof tiles.

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Dorfstraße 9 Kit from Stangel (1)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

After the Stangel's kit Dorfstraße 7 I decided to build Dorfstraße 9. The "work" progressed quickly, but here, too, you must find your own ways during assembly.

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Weathered Buildings

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Gebäude verwittern mit der Zeit, wenn sie nicht gepflegt werden. Und sie zeigen Spuren von Umbauten. Einige Fotos.

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Intermodellbau 2019: Volker Gerisch's Quiet Earth

by Friedhelm Weidelich

At the Intermodellbau in Dortmund, Volker Gerisch presented his diorama of a factory in the Sauerland region in 1/22.5 scale. The interior furnishings in the offices and the porter's lodge are of the highest level.

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