Wunder's Hoppers at Work

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Along with track details, freight cars are among the least photographed objects on the railroad. I found a few that matched Wunder's hand samples in the archive. Hoppes in use during track renewal.

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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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Useful 1 Gauge Novelty

by Friedhelm Weidelich

There is another new announcement for gauge 1.

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Hand samples of the third Bavarian Freight Car Series from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The last two hand samples of the third series of Bavarian freight cars from Fine Models are a high-side gondola and a boxcar, both with brakeman's cab. 36 photos in large format.

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