DB Class 181.2 from Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

There is an interesting film about the DB class 1812 in H0 at Märklin-TV.

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Review: The multi-system Locomotives of the Deutsche Bundesbahn

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Diverse traction current systems in Europe were an obstacle to cross-border trains in the 1960s. A publication just released by EK-Verlag memorializes DB's multi-system locomotives, some of which are still in service.

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History of Muengsten Bridge

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Müngsten Bridge, opened in 1897, is 107 meters high and crosses the Wupper near Solingen with two tracks in a spectacular way. A remarkably good film about Germany's highest railroad bridge is available at public service TV WDR.

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Stuttgart Hbf around 1971

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Stuttgart's main station was a well-functioning terminus with interesting rolling stock in the 1970s. A look back to epoch IV. Later, Märklin also advertised model trains here.

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