The Fichtelbergbahn - part 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Fichtelbergbahn Cranzahl - Kurort Oberwiesenthal in Saxony overcomes a difference in altitude of 240 meters (789 ft) on a route of 17.4 km (10.8 m) in the Ore Mountains. With steam, of course. We went along for the ride.

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Rail Cargo Austria's Eanos from Modellbau Marcus Jaegers

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Current freight cars are painted colorful and make the modern railroad colorful and attractive. Modellbau Marcus Jaegers has produced a modern white-red painted Eanos of Rail Cargo Austria.

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DB E 71 13 from Fine Models

by Friedhelm Weidelich

As the first version, Fine Models has just delivered the gauge 1 model of the E 71 13 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn. 57 large format photos show all the details of the Prussian electric locomotive classic. The review describes the strengths and shortcomings of Fine Models' model - and clarifies the question of whether the competitor's locomotive is better.

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Pictures from Annaberg-Buchholz (4)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Some nice details were found on the modules in Annaberg-Buchholz. 22 photos in the fifth part of the report.

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