Giessen: SBB Sputnik from Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
At the International Gauge 0+1 Days in Giessen, Dingler announces models of the SBB staff cars for Gauge 1. The Db-type cars, nicknamed “Sputnik,” were in service with several rail companies for nearly four decades. 55 large-format photos showing every detail.
À l'occasion des Journées internationales de l'échelle 0+1 à Giessen, Dingler présente ses modèles réduits des voitures de service des CFF à l'échelle 1. Ces voitures de type Db, surnommées « Spoutnik », ont été en service auprès de plusieurs compagnies ferroviaires pendant près de quarante ans. 55 photos grand format illustrant chaque détail.
News from Fulgurex
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Following Fulgurex's relocation and change of ownership, the Swiss model railway company is focusing on small gauges. However, gauge 1 models are also to be produced.
Swiss Gondolas from Pesolillo
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Pesolillo has been delivering the SBB and BLS high-sided cars since August. A number of units are still available.
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.
The 1 Gauge Vectron from Kiss Modellbahnen (2)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Part 2 of the description of the Vectron model from Kiss for gauge 1 is devoted primarily to the fascinating wealth of detail under the locomotive frame. 39 large-format photos provide unusual insights.
The 1 Gauge Vectron from Kiss Modellbahnen (1)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Kiss Modellbahnen is just delivering the gauge 1 model of the Vectron from Siemens Mobility. The multi-purpose locomotive, which has already been sold over 1,200 times, is also very well done as a model. A short presentation of this European electric locomotive and the first part of a review with many informative photos showing all the details.
Vectron Preview
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The photos of the Vectron from Kiss are almost ready. A small preview of the excellent gauge 1 model.
Swiss Baggage Car 4Fü from Wunder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In 1927, the Swiss Federal Railways SBB purchased two baggage cars from BLS for use in the "Gotthard Pullman Express". 36 photos of the gauge 1 model of Wunder with fantastic views of the rich interior.
EW 1 by Dingler with new Versions
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler has now the versions of EW 1 passenger cars for BLS, SOB and SBB.

