Post-war Coal Theft as a Diorama
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Fine Models collection includes an excellently made diorama with a motif from the period after the Second World War.
New Freight Cars from Steiner Modellwerke
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Steiner Modellwerke will soon be introducing new state railway freight cars.
Production Samples of the Wine Barrel Cars from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
22 photos of the German and Swiss wine barrel cars that Fine Models will deliver for gauge 1 at the end of October.
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Production Samples of the Fine Models' Freight Train Vans
by Friedhelm Weidelich
27 Fotos der Güterzug-Begleitwagen Pwgs 41 der zweiten Serie, die Fine Models Ende Oktober für die Spur 1 ausliefern wird. Mit dabei ist auch der rote Wendezug-Befehlswagen.
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Preview of car models soon to be delivered by Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models GmbH is on vacation until the end of August. Spur1info already has 63 photos of production models of the freight train baggage car and the luxury horse-drawn carriage.
Read more … Preview of car models soon to be delivered by Fine Models
Märklin's Wismar Railcar will be Delivered Later
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Wismar railcars from Märklin for gauge 1 will come later.
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About the Electrification of Black Forest's Höllentalbahn
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Die Elektrifizierung der Höllentalbahn von Freiburg im Breisgau bis Neustadt und Seebrugg erfolgte zunächst mit einer Oberleitungsspannung von 20 Kilovolt. Ein Dokumentarfilm.
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Production Model of Wunder's DRG Class 98.10
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Wunder is now delivering the class 9810. The production model of the Bavarian local railway locomotive in the livery of the Deutsche Reichsbahn is a joy to behold and shines with unusual details. 56 large-format photos.
Giessen: Spur 1 Austria's Henschel Wegmann Train
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Gauge 1 Austria showed the Henschel-Wegmann train in two versions in Giessen: Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft and Deutsche Bundesbahn.
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Rusty Locomotive on the Move
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Things are usually tight in a gauge 1 depot. The rusty T3 had to go. A little picture story.
Double-coupled
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Railroad jargon is complicated and you never stop learning. Reflections on a special form of screw coupler.
Hand samples of the third Bavarian Freight Car Series from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The last two hand samples of the third series of Bavarian freight cars from Fine Models are a high-side gondola and a boxcar, both with brakeman's cab. 36 photos in large format.
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Hand Sample of Bavarian Crane Set from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Bavarian state railroad cars are ideal for gauge 1 because they are short and often have unusual shapes. Fine Models has now received the hand samples of the crane wagon and other models. I have photographed them in detail.
Read more … Hand Sample of Bavarian Crane Set from Fine Models
Narrow-gauge Diorama: along the Wall (2)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Detailed relief buildings, vehicles and figures provide the narrow-gauge diorama with a background that holds many a small discovery in store.
Narrow-gauge Diorama: along the Wall
by Friedhelm Weidelich
You can shunt well on a long gauge 1 diorama, especially if you lay narrow-gauge track. 40 photos to stimulate your imagination.
Diorama Idea: Klusenstein
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Chance brought an old manuscript to light that contained a proposal for an H0 diorama. However, with a little more space you could also develop a varied diorama for gauge 1 that is suitable for all eras. Klusenstein is ideally suited as a layout area for short trains from 1912 to the present day.
U-shaped 1 Gauge Layout: the Terminus (2)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The last report on the magnificent gauge 1 layout in U-shape is once again about the terminus station, its interior and the surrounding area. 30 images.
Gauge 1 layout in U-shape: the lively curve
by Friedhelm Weidelich
You can hardly get enough of the curve on the large U-shaped gauge 1 layout, as the hilly landscape is full of action. The longer you look, the more details become visible. Have you spotted the capercaillie behind the tender and the hunter? Even the dark forest reveals perfect model-making skills. 40 pictures in large format and a description.
Outstanding U-shaped Gauge 1 Layout: a Preview
by Friedhelm Weidelich
There are always perfectly designed dioramas among gauge 1 model railroaders. But designing an entire layout down to the smallest detail takes a lot of time, a keen sense of observation, craftsmanship and the best materials. Accordingly, it is rare to find such detailed gauge 1 layouts.
The fantastic U-shaped layout, which spur1info will present in several parts with around 160 photos, is a perfect symbiosis of tracks, operating possibilities and a landscape that is very rarely found in this design quality on gauge 1 layouts. The theme of the layout is the transition from the Länderbahn era to the early Reichsbahn era.
Layouts: Reichsbahn Depot at Night
by Friedhelm Weidelich
It is easier to create realistic lighting for 1-gauge layouts and dioramas than for smaller model railroad scales. This is because there are hardly any oversized lamps here, especially as LED technology has also advanced miniaturization here.
The Reichsbahn-Bw already shown in the most beautiful light gains new perspectives at night.
Layouts: Reichsbahn Depot in Daylight
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A 1:32 scale railroad depot requires a certain amount of space, but offers the opportunity to set up many steam and diesel locomotives, run them on the turntable and simulate equipping and decommissioning. If you go into detail and have studied the prototypes, a steam locomotive depot is created in the model where you can almost smell the coal fire, coal, slag and steam.
I photographed a Reichsbahn depot from the early 1930s - a real highlight. 32 pictures show it in daylight.
Something is Coming Up
by Friedhelm Weidelich
I'm working on a portrait of a very detailed layout playing in epoch I and II. You will appreciate the photos soon.
DRG Apron Express Train Car from Wunder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Wunder continues its series of highly detailed gauge 1 passenger cars with the apron express train cars. 44 photos make the quality of the 3rd class Reichsbahn car visible.
New Bavarian Freight Car from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models is expanding its 1 gauge range for friends of Bavarian railroads with more freight cars. Detailed information and first photos of two hand samples.
Country Station with Potential - Part II
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The rural station in Baden-Württemberg is structurally compact and operationally productive. Inspiring historic photos and a continuing chance find that demonstrates the potential of a gauge 1 layout.
1 Gauge Rotary Snow Plough from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
From China, Fine Models sent photos of all versions of Henschel's rotary snow plough for 1 gauge.
New Images of Dingler's Class 87
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler has had its hand sample of the class 87 reworked. Here are new pictures of the model, which will be exhibited this weekend in Speyer at International Gauge 1 Meeting.
Images of Dingler's Class 87
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler has new photos of the hand sample of the class 87 announced over the weekend.
Novelty from Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler will be showing a hand sample of a new locomotive in Mainz today. Here are the details.
About Spur 01 Modellbahnen -updated
by Friedhelm Weidelich
If you want to have the classes 24 and 64 originally planned by MBW, you should hurry up with your order at Spur 01 Modellbahnen.
Models for neighboring Countries
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Models of certain variants of the class 44 are also offered by Spur 1 Austria in small editions for our neighboring countries.
Spur 1 Austria propose également des modèles de certaines variantes de la série 44 en petite édition pour nos pays voisins.
New Samples from Fine Models for 1 Gauge
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fresh on the photo table from Asia came two hand samples of the freight train accompanying cars from Fine Models.
Hand Sample of Wunder's DB 98.10 Steam Locomotive
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The hand sample of Deutsche Bundesbahn's class 9810, which Wunder will produce for Gauge 1, is likely to trigger a desire to buy among Bavaria fans. 35 photos showing all the details.
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Hand Sample of the Donnerbüchse Di-27 from Kiss Modellbahnen
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Hand samples are the first attempt to put a model on wheels and are necessary to avoid errors in batch production. The Di-27 from Kiss Modellbahnen points in a good direction for the upcoming 2023 gauge 1 models.
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A visit to Nuremberg (2)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The outdoor grounds of the DB Museum in Nuremberg are home to some rarities. But the mechanical signal boxes are not to be sneezed at either.
A visit to Nuremberg
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A visit to Nuremberg is worthwhile, because the city has a lot to offer. The main attraction for railroad fans should be the DB Museum, for which you should take plenty of time.
Bavarian Signs from the Good Old Days
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Steiner Modellwerke has added Bavarian whistle and bell signs to its program.
Dingler's G 90 Available
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler has received the G 90 freight cars and is now starting delivery.
Steam Locomotive from Wunder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Now the details of Wunder's class 935-12 for gauge 1 have been finalized.
Handmade Samples of Fine Models' Donnerbüchsen
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Due to slow customs clearance, the two Donnerbüchsen hand samples from Fine Models arrived only today. 18 pictures of the attractive passenger cars for gauge 1.
Reports from Giessen: Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin's S 2/6 for gauge 1 presented itself in Gießen unpainted with the molded parts ready for production.
Preview of Class 64 from MBW
by Friedhelm Weidelich
MBW has initial illustrations of the class 64 and is working on a quick delivery date.
Review: Die Baureihe 18.1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The "Schöne Württembergerin", the class C of the K.W.St.E. and later class 181, is comprehensively described in a new book.
DB Switcher Class 323 from Steiner Modellwerke
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In the summer of 2022, the small Köf II or class 323 locomotives are to be delivered by Steiner Modellwerke. The excellent handbuilt model of the 323 454 in detail with 32 photos.
Bavarian rest-stop Signal of the Steiner Modellwerke
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The upcoming Bavarian rest-stop signal for gauge 1 offered by Steiner Modellwerke has a very special appeal.
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Baden Main Signal of Steiner Modellwerke
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Steiner Modellwerke is working on various semaphore signals. An intensive look at the hand pattern of the Baden main signal.
Weathered G 90 from Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler had the hand sample of the G 90 patinated. A few photos.
Freight Car Novelty from Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler is presenting a two-axle freight car as the first new item in 2022 for Gauge 1. Not much time will pass until delivery.
MBW Announces Gauge 1 Model of Class 44
by Friedhelm Weidelich
MBW has set out to produce class 44 steam locomotives for gauge 1. Individual details have already been determined.
Intermodellbau: Bavarian Cars from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models is presenting the hand samples of the second series of Bavarian freight cars at Intermodellbau - and already a part of the third series.
And another novelty for gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Gauge 1 novelty merry-go-round continues to spin at high speed.
Gauge 1 Novelty from Wunder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Wunder will announce a new locomotive model for gauge 1 in the next days. spur1info already has the details.
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.
Signal Tower Falkenstein
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Self-built buildings for gauge 1 are unique models with charm. Unfortunately, the popular model of the brick and half-timbered signal box no longer exists - and it had a different name.
Hand Samples of Dingler's Prussian 2-axle Cars
by Friedhelm Weidelich
With nice steadiness, Dingler announces new models in June and is able to show hand samples exactly one year later - usually this weekend in Sinsheim. Because the Spur-1-Treffen had to be cancelled again due to Corona, spur1info shows the photos of the picture-perfect cars.
MBW to produce Class 64
by Friedhelm Weidelich
After the announcement of the class 24 by MBW, it was obvious that the class 64 will also come as a gauge 1 model.
Some more Bavarian freight cars from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models is expanding its series of Bavarian freight cars with new models for 1 scale. Here are the facts.
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More Bavarian Cars from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models is preparing a second Bavarian car series. The first model is already fixed.
Fine Models announces the steam snow blower from Henschel
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models will announce several versions of Henschel's six-axle snow blower soon.
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DRG Open Freight Car „Würzburg“ from Fine Models for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The asymmetrical brakeman's cab makes this O-car of Bavarian provenance stand out. An interesting gauge 1 model from Fine Models for the early days of the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft (DRG).
Read more … DRG Open Freight Car „Würzburg“ from Fine Models for Gauge 1
MBW's 03.10 to come for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
MBW offers the 0310 also for gauge 1 after the gauge zero model.
News from MBW
by Friedhelm Weidelich
I received the following message from MBW, which contains more details about the price and delivery schedule of the announced models.
Figures and Vehicles for Epochs I - III
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A few months ago I introduced new figures for the early railway epochs, which were a bit cumbersome to acquire.
Now there is a much broader offer of the figure designer and a website about it.
Dinglers Baden Train in Action
by Friedhelm Weidelich
I received photos from Switzerland of a long train with the cars from Dingler's kits, which are still being pulled by a Bavarian locomotive for the time being.
Exclusive Novelty Announcement
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Spur1info subscribers often have an information advantage when it comes to announcements of new products. You will be thrilled immediately.
Special Offer from Spur1-Exklusiv
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Spur1-Exklusiv has decided to make a special offer.
Novelty announcement
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Kiss Modellbahnen Deutschland, a brand of Fine Models, announces a new model that hardly anyone would have expected.
Preview of Baden kit cars
by Friedhelm Weidelich
At Dingler, the kits of the Baden cars are currently being assembled on a trial basis. Here are the first pictures.
More Details about Dingler's Prussian Coaches
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler has now described the details of his 14 variants of the two-axle Prussian passenger cars and the mail/luggage cars in greater detail. And an addendum about the Wismar railbus.
Novelty Announcement: E 95 from MBW
by Friedhelm Weidelich
MBW plans to deliver an DRG/DB E 95 in 2021.
First Pictures of the Painted Bavarian Low Side Cars of Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Bavarian low side cars from Fine Models are approaching production maturity. 14 new photos, which should please gauge 1 friends of epochs I and II.
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Review: The pre-war locomotives of the Reichsbahn
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Many electric locomotives of the former state railways and the Deutsche Reichsbahn have fallen into oblivion because they were only built in small numbers and did not always prove themselves. The German language book by Dirk Winkler recalls them with brilliant photos once again in the memory of railway enthusiasts and engineers. The text has unfortunately turned out rather joyless due to unnecessary flaws.
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Novelty: E 71 by Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
After Spur 1 Austria, Fine Models also announces an E 71. It is already almost finished. There are understandable reasons for the double development.
News from Austria
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Austrian class 93 of gauge 1 Austria is nearing completion - and the Easter Bunny brings a rustic electric locomotive.
Bavarian Station Monheim
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Monheim was the terminus of the Bavarian local railway Fünfstetten - Monheim. Now there are the station building and the coaling station as gauge 1 models.
DRG's Unknown Class 51
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Little is known so far about the class 51 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn, which will soon be announced for gauge 1 as well. Here are the details.
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.
Samples of the Bavarian Low Side Cars from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models has received three samples of the Bavarian low side cars of the Oq and O types. In Bavaria they were indispensable in epochs I and II. They should become attractive gauge 1 models. 37 photos in large format demonstrate what you can expect.
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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.
Prussian battery railcar from Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler has provided us with photos of the Wittfeld battery-powered railcar 1-gauge model .
New: Bavarian PtzL 3/4 from Fine Models (updated)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Christmas presents are never ending: Fine Models announces tomorrow the Bavarian rack locomotive PtzL 3/4. Here already are the details and photos of the handmade samples.
Read more … New: Bavarian PtzL 3/4 from Fine Models (updated)
Details of the Bavarian Low Side Cars by Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models has now defined details for the Bavarian low side cars. Details for spur1info subscribers.
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Bavarian S 3/6 by Wyko-Echtdampf
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin offers the high-heeled S 3/6 in H0 scale, Wyko-Echtdampf now has 1-gauge livesteam model. And also a somewhat special model is present.
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.
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Production sample of the Bavarian D XII from Spur1-Exklusiv
by Friedhelm Weidelich
From Bauma I received snapshots of the production sample of the Bavarian tender locomotive D XII, which will also be available as class 730-1 of the DRG.
Read more … Production sample of the Bavarian D XII from Spur1-Exklusiv
Samples of the Bavarian Local Train Cars from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Bavarian two-axle car models by Fine Models, shown in raw condition in Sinsheim, are now painted and lettered.
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MBW announces 53 0001
by Friedhelm Weidelich
MBW wants to supply a German steam locomotive, which never has been built, as a 1 gauge model in 2020.
Intermodellbau 2019: Fine Models and Spur1-Exklusiv
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A long series of Fine Models' Bavarian beer cars for gauge 1 attracted the attention of visitors at the Fine Models and Spur1-Exklusiv exhibition stand - and two steam locomotive versions of the Palatine and Bavarian railways as well.
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Exklusive: New Model from Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
It doesn't always have to be a steam locomotive, because there are more than enough of them for gauge 1. Dingler Präzisionsmodelle has decided on a model that actually ran on electric power. 6 photos of the handmade sample.