Gotthardbahn A 3/5 from Wyko Echtdampf

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Swiss live steam operators regularly fulfill their wishes for robust steam locomotives. Now Wyko has delivered a series of the Gotthard Railway Company's A 3/5 in the appropriate place.

Read more …

Pictures from Maarn

by Friedhelm Weidelich

I received photos of the 01Treff from Maarn, Netherlands.

Read more …

The Pinecone Train (3)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In the third and last part about the train des pignes in the south of France, another 62 photos document this beautiful steam railroad and its meter gauge line in Provence. In total, there were 168 photos - enough to fill a book.

Read more …

Preorder modern Märklin Gauge1 Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

As Märklin confirmed upon request, the Gauge 1 models of the modern Bombardier Traxx 3 electric locomotives and the new container cars will only be realized if there are enough advance orders.

Friends of modern railroad models should therefore pre-order the locomotives and cars from dealers by October 31, 2021.

Read more …