The Track Dismantling Train

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The following description is composed of individual incidents that happened in reality, garnished with a little fantasy. The almost true story inspires us today as a play scenario on our gauge 1 diorama "Bw Fützen", which is the operating center of the Wutachtalbahn, also known as Sauschwaenzlebahn.

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New 1 Gauge Swiss Cars from Pesolillo

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Pesolillo presents new Swiss car models on the platform of the small series in Bauma this weekend. They are available immediately.

Pesolillo presenta a Bauma nuovi modelli di carri svizzeri. Modelli disponibili da subito.

Pesolillo présente à Bauma de nouveaux modèles de wagons suisses. Ils sont disponibles immédiatement.

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First Impressions of Märklin's Class 151

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin has received a running sample of the DB class 151 electric locomotive. First snapshots of the gauge 1 model assembled from the production parts.

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An illustrated book about the railroads of Switzerland in the 1960s

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A photojournalist friend of mine brought to my attention a book review dedicated to a Swiss railroad photographer.

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