Bavarian AA 1 in current Eisenbahn-Kurier
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The September issue of Eisenbahn-Kurier magazine, which has just been published, features a review of the AA1 from Fine Models with large photos. My article covers a total of three pages. Two additional pages feature clearly scanned photos of the original locomotive with its leading axle and a photo after conversion to the 4-4-0 wheel arrangement, as well as a detailed report of the test run on March 27, 1896.
Internationales Spur-1-Treffen in Speyer 2025
by Friedhelm Weidelich
For a few days now, exhibitors have been able to register for the International Gauge 1 Meeting in mid-November 2025. The mood is optimistic at the moment.
Swiss Crane
by Friedhelm Weidelich
At the French heritage railway, I found the counterpart to the hand-operated 5-ton crane from Bavaria, which Fine Models produced for gauge 1. It is over 110 years old.
A French small-series model in pictures
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Handcrafted small-series models in gauge 1 have longer delivery times. But the wait was worth it. The SNCF class 67400 from JK-Models delighted the customer so much that he sent us a series of photos.

