Notes on the Edelweiss Express

by Gastautor

Like so many new announcements from Göppingen, the Edelweiss Express in gauge 1 has already stirred up its share of dust even before it rushes over the model tracks. Well-founded comments on the historical train model by Ern Hettinger and more information from Belgium.

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Wismarer Schienenbus from Märklin

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin lieferte als erste Version des Wismarer Schienenbusses den VT 88 902 der Deutschen Bundesbahn aus, alle weiteren kommen momentan in die Läden. Das Spur-1-Modell kann sich sehen lassen, man muss nur genauer hinschauen. Ein Vorstellung mit 57 großformatigen Fotos, die auch die sonst kaum sichtbaren Details zeigen.

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Giessen: Paper Mill Diorama

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The paper mill with narrow-gauge railway, exhibited by MKB in Giessen in 2024, has been expanded – and, like last year, was constantly surrounded by crowds.

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Giessen: Market day at the town gate

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Thomas Zeitz exhibited a small diorama in Giessen with the theme of market day. The scenery is set at a medieval city gate, but it could just as easily be in France.

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