Chassis for a Locomotive Boiler

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Hans Ziegler was actually looking for a suitable load for the rail transport car. But then things turned out quite differently.

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Brake Valve Reloaded

by Friedhelm Weidelich

After a few model runs on the shunting diorama, it was very disturbing that I had given the Köf II in 1:32 two brake valves and brake pedals each during its decoder tuning. Three other gauge 1 models have now also received a prototypical function assignment.

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A Short International Train from Switzerland

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In the popular epoch IV, short express trains were observed as well, for example between Zurich and Stuttgart. Pictures from my archive with interesting train consists from 1970 to today.

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German and Dutch Days of Rail 2023

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In two weeks, the Days of Rail will be held all over Germany, where the rail industry will present itself in all its diversity. Märklin is also taking part.

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