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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News for collectors

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A special offer for collectors of gauge 1 models.

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On the adjacent track? Yes please!

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In the model railroad eras III and IVa, in which most of the Köf IIs from Steiner Modellwerke are running in gauge 1, their operation on the left track is unfortunately not possible with the correct signal at the train head. This can be set up with a little fine tuning on the installed locomotive sound decoder 5L from ESU, as well as a general reorganization of the locomotive operation towards more prototypical and better overview for the model railroader.

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