Container for Intermodal Transportation
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Since the 1970s, ISO containers have become increasingly popular in intermodal transport. Today, the majority of goods are transported in containers. Unfortunately, the topic was largely ignored in 1-gauge. But now there are inexpensive, modern containers and vehicles for road transportation.
Modern Scale Figuren from MiniArt
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The former Ukrainian kit manufacturer announced figures and scenes from today's world.
Oli Stove from Wema-Bahnatelier
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Wema Bahnatelier is constantly developing figures and original accessories. Now there is a versatile oil stove.
Carloads for Stake Cars
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Properly secured, realistic loads mean an effort that not every gauge 1 operator wants to make. Removable loads are a practical solution.
Agricultural Equipment from the early Epochs
by Friedhelm Weidelich
If you want to recreate the Länderbahnen or the Deutsche Reichsbahn in gauge 1 scale, you will occasionally find suitable accessories - even with steam propulsion. Some examples.
3D-Printed Accessories
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A reader drew my attention to an accessories manufacturer that provides some parts for 1 gauge.
A Fine Ladder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Ladders are a versatile decoration on 1-gauge layouts. Now there are some that are very fine and fit all model railroad eras. You just need a little patience and skill to assemble them.
New Accessories from Jaffa's Moba-Shop
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Jaffa's Moba-Shop extends its offer with interesting accessories and new figures.
Material for Model Craftsmen
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Sometimes you come across sources of supply away from the model railroad industry that offer quality and reasonable prices.
Conveyor from Siku
by Friedhelm Weidelich
To match the remote-controlled tractors from Siku, there are plenty of accessories with high play value for all ages. How good is the electrically driven conveyor belt?
Chassis for a Locomotive Boiler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Hans Ziegler was actually looking for a suitable load for the rail transport car. But then things turned out quite differently.
Crafting tip: Parts for the Maintenance of Way Yard
by Gastautor
Hans and Walter Ziegler have taken track parts and scrap from prototype photos to further complete their Bw Fützen.
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Meter Gauge Track
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Already for a few years there are little known meter gauge tracks with stainless steel profiles.
Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: JoWi Backdrops for Day and Night
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In Speyer, JoWi showed the day-and-night effect in wallpapers for layouts and dioramas. You can even take a look at the moon.
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Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Rocks and more
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Two Austrian exhibitors displayed new material for landscaping, dioramas and buildings in Gießen.
Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Jaffas Moba-Shop
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Antlers belong in every home with a sense of ambition. But the accessories manufacturer Jaffa's Moba-Shop also stays technically up to date and presented a new development.
Gauge 1 Novelties from Weinert
by Friedhelm Weidelich
After a long break, Weinert Modellbau is again developing some fine accessories for 1 gauge.
Bavarian Signs from the Good Old Days
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Steiner Modellwerke has added Bavarian whistle and bell signs to its program.
A little Kit discovered at the Fair in Giessen
by Gastautor
At the International 0 + 1 Gauge Days in Giessen, Andreas Schuster from Atelier AnSchu had his latest creation on offer. This is a stock winch in gauge 1, applicable in workshop and for mounting on locomotives. A kit made of nickel silver, very detailed and - above all - immediately available.
Novelties from Weinert for 1 Gauge
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Weinert's offering for 1 gauge is modest this year.
Catalogue from Jaffas Moba-Shop
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Jaffa's Moba-Shop has provided spur1info with the new catalog in advance, which contains new figures and accessories for gauge 1.
New 1 Gauge Figures from Wema Bahnatelier
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Wema Bahnatelier has added to its assortment a craftsman and two figures handling the wheelbarrow that was already delivered.
Busch belongs to MEG Modelleisenbahn-Gesellschaft
by Friedhelm Weidelich
According to a press release, model train accessories manufacturer Busch is owned since the beginning of 2021 by MEG Modelleisenbahn-Gesellschaft GmbH, which already owns digital and O gauge manufacturer Lenz Elektronik and Silhouette, a manufacturer of trees and landscaping accessories.
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Small construction site accessories from Wema
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Anyone who offers figures for 1 gauge must think of scenes and situations. The concrete mixer set from Wema is suitable for small construction sites from the time before today's cube house design.
Small Animals
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Birds and cats roam everywhere, but are hardly available in 1:32 scale. Klingenhöfer now closes this supply gap. Other animals for dioramas and layouts are also included in the program.
Market scenes and more from Jaffa's Moba Shop
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Jaffa's Moba-Shop has expanded its range of products with more figure sets. Some fit very well to the new market stands.
Pianos and more from MiniArt
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Hardly had MiniArt released a kit of musical instruments than the Ukrainian manufacturers added two pianos. More kits are flooding the market.
New clear coats from Bergswerk
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The German accessory manufacturer Bergswerk offers four new water-based premium clear coats which seal model surfaces highly transparent and non-slip and protect them from UV light.
Musical instruments for attractive showcases
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Shop showcases of scale 1:32 buildings are often decorated with photos because the decoration is laborious or corresponding goods are not available. A kit with musical instruments for a stylish music shop of epochs I to IV will be available soon.
Machines and tools for metal working in gauge 1 scale
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A reader gave us an address for high-quality models of metalworking machines. They are delivered ready to use and are highly detailed.
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Product change by Steiner Modellwerke
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Steiner Modellwerke have redesigned the inclined coaling elevator. The lorries will be produced once again.
Accessories from Wema
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Sometimes you wonder why certain accessories are not available for gauge 1. Wema is tirelessly producing new ideas from the practical experience of creating a layout.
EUR-Pallet Kit for Demanding Customers
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Accessories for gauge 1 are usually quite large. Kits can be mounted without magnifying glass and the secure grip of a four year old. The pallet kit discussed here is ideal for fun at the end of the working day - and the result is very close to the original.
Figures and Accessories from Jaffa's Moba-Shop
by Friedhelm Weidelich
3D-printed figures in natural poses and fine accessories - the 1:32 range is growing. Inspiring close-ups of samples.
Roof Tiles for Demanding Model Makers
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Lasered roof tiles come in many shapes. If you have very high demands on model making, lay them one by one. Here is a source for high-quality roof tiles.
Toy Fair 2020: Beli-Beco
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Beli-Beco presented its extensive range of lamps and illumination for model railway scales in Nuremberg. A novelty for gauge 1 was included.
Toy Fair 2020: MiniArt
by Friedhelm Weidelich
MiniArt is constantly expanding its range of kits in 1:35 scale with civilian motifs.
Many of them can also be used together with 1:32 scale.
Toy Fair 2020: Noch
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Still has made the Gras-Master even stronger and announces for the first time accessories for gauge 1.
Overhead crane from the Harz Mountains
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Until the 1970s, there were manually operated gantry cranes in German railway stations for reloading heavy goods from open freight cars to carriages and trucks - and vice versa. For those who don't necessarily need real action on a Gauge 1 diorama or at the loading track, Jürgen Hans offers an attractive alternative to functional models.
Affordable Locomotive Cradle
by Friedhelm Weidelich
If 1-gauge models are to be oiled, repaired or for other reasons not to stand on their wheels, you will need a foam locomotive cradle. It shouldn't be expensive.
Coupling 1-gauge Passenger Cars from earlier Epochs Easier
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A cohesive train appearance as with the prototype is a matter of nerves of steel with four-axle passenger cars on gauge 1. Even the fine motor skills of a surgeon won't get you far. But there are now practicable tools to solve these problems cleverly and to ensure an automatic connection of the cars.
Read more … Coupling 1-gauge Passenger Cars from earlier Epochs Easier