Modelbex: Announcement of an SNCF steam locomotive

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Modelbex announced today on its website a new steam locomotive for gauge 1.

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The June List of Gauge 1 Projects

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The first half of 2021 has ended, a few 1 gauge projects have been delivered and many new projects were announced. Not all delivery promises could be kept. Corona and the dependence on production in China continue to leave their mark.

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Home-made Tank Cars

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Jacek Wysocki from Poland is currently building a tank car train. Here are some snapshots.

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Review: Herkules, Goliath & Co – Rail cranes

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Railroad cranes may be among the least known rail vehicles. This subject, reserved for specialists, has rarely been covered in magazines and books. Udo Kandler has rolled up the history of German rail cranes in his book published by EK-Verlag and compiled spectacular pictures.

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