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.
Read more … Märklin's Wismar Railcar will be Delivered Later
Tractor Models for earlier Epochs
by Friedhelm Weidelich
For epochs II to IV, a German company offers interesting tractor models with a high level of detail that are well suited to gauge 1.
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.
Read more … About the Electrification of Black Forest's Höllentalbahn
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.
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.
New Narrow Gauge Models from Proform
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Proform is working on new gauge 1 models for narrow-gauge tracks.
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.
Read more … Giessen: Spur 1 Austria's Henschel Wegmann Train
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.
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.
Read more … Hand samples of the third Bavarian Freight Car Series from Fine Models
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.
U-shaped 1 Gauge Layout: the Terminus
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A station with three tracks and a convenient loading track marks the end point of the fantastic U-shaped layout from the early epoch II. There is a lot going on here, but nothing seems overloaded or exaggerated. 40 inspiring photos.
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.
U-shaped 1 Gauge Layout: the Middle Part
by Friedhelm Weidelich
By cleverly separating several motifs, a section has been created on the middle section of the gauge 1 dream layout where new details are constantly being discovered. 28 photos in large format show how a 3D effect was created despite the shallow depth.
U-shaped 1 Gauge Layout: the Starting Point
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Happy New Year! To get it off to a good start, we are showing the first part of a gauge 1 dream layout.
A station with six tracks and a field railroad was the starting point of the large U-shaped layout, which we present with 32 pictures. It also includes a small depot.
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.
Swiss Beer Cars from Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler will soon deliver its superbly crafted Swiss beer wagons. Photos of all 23 versions.
Country Station with Potential - in Reality and in Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Sometimes it's the small stations that have a lot to offer, especially for freight traffic, and that don't require complicated track plans. If they can be used for several epochs, they are perfect for gauge 1. I found such a station in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Read more … Country Station with Potential - in Reality and in Gauge 1
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.
Interiors from Earlier Epochs
by Friedhelm Weidelich
At the open-air museum in Neuhausen ob Eck, model builders who value detail and village interiors will find inspiration to recreate.
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.
Buy a Bugatti!
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In addition to the well-known suppliers, there are also original figures at companies that are little known in our country. With them, for example, there are two Bugattis.
Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: The little Depot
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Lok- und Waggonbau Klaus Wagner presented a diorama in Gießen that was designed down to the last detail and featured several locomotives: The small depot.
Dingler's RhB Ge 6/6 I
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler is currently delivering the Ge 6/6 I electric locomotive for the Rhaetian Railway of Switzerland. Only a few copies of the small series are still available.
Austrian Loco Shed
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A modeler has built an Austrian-style locomotive shed for a gauge 1 layout. Of course with interior equipment. 33 photos.
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.
Dingler Novelties for International Transport
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler brings attractive gauge 1 cars for international traffic. First photos exclusively at spur1info.
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.
A small Petrol Station
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Lack of space is one of the biggest challenges in 1 scale. Here is a rural gas station for which there is room everywhere and which can be easily replicated.
Swiss Beer Car illustrations by Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler builds 23 colorful and graphically varied beer cars from Switzerland for 1 gauge. Here are the illustrations.
Gauge 1 Novelties from Weinert
by Friedhelm Weidelich
After a long break, Weinert Modellbau is again developing some fine accessories for 1 gauge.
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.
Read more … Hand Sample of Wunder's DB 98.10 Steam Locomotive
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.
Read more … Hand Sample of the Donnerbüchse Di-27 from Kiss Modellbahnen
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.
Early Pictures of the Wismar Railcar from Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The hand sample of Dingler's Wismar rail bus has arrived and was photographed right away. Here are the first photos of the impressive model.
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Swiss Beer Reefers from Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Here come now the first hand sample photos of the Swiss beer cars from Dingler.
Bavarian Signs from the Good Old Days
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Steiner Modellwerke has added Bavarian whistle and bell signs to its program.
Hand Sample of the Wine Barrel Car from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
On the photo table was a hand sample of a wine barrel car of the "Deutsche Weinkesselwagon Gesellschaft m.b.H. Kitzingen". A gauge 1 model from Fine Models, this version fits very well with the other Bavarian freight cars.
Read more … Hand Sample of the Wine Barrel Car from Fine Models
Wismar Railcar Preview
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler hat eine Animation des kommenden Wismarer Triebwagens produzieren lassen. Einblicke in das kommende Spur-1-Modell.
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.
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.
Read more … Bavarian rest-stop Signal of the Steiner Modellwerke
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.
Novelties from Weinert for 1 Gauge
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Weinert's offering for 1 gauge is modest this year.
Weathered G 90 from Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler had the hand sample of the G 90 patinated. A few photos.
Innovative Features of the New 1 Gauge S 2/6 from Märklin (updated)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The S 2/6 just announced by Märklin has features that were not available in 1 gauge.
Read more … Innovative Features of the New 1 Gauge S 2/6 from Märklin (updated)
1 Gauge Novelties from Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
For the canceled Toy Fair, Märklin announces models of the elegant Bavarian S 2/6 steam locomotive for 1 gauge.
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.
New 1 Gauge Figures from Belgium
by Friedhelm Weidelich
High quality 3D printed figures cover many eras and situations. Belgian 3D studio.be has again expanded its large program.
Annoucement: Freight Train Conductor Cars from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models announces several freight train conductor cars for gauge 1 for 2023.
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3-wheeler Tempo E 400 from MiniArt
by Friedhelm Weidelich
MiniArt will soon launch a kit of the Tempo E 400 high loader flatbed.
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.
SNCF 241-A-58 from Märklin for gauge 1 in the photo studio
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In many respects, Märklin's SNCF 241-A-58 (55085) is similar to the 241-A-65 preserved in Switzerland, but there are differences. Probably undeniable is that the gauge 1 model in green looks best and will boost the French market. 51 photos in large format.
Read more … SNCF 241-A-58 from Märklin for gauge 1 in the photo studio
Hand Samples from AM Productions
by Friedhelm Weidelich
First pictures of the Gauge 1 hand samples from France.
And another novelty for gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Gauge 1 novelty merry-go-round continues to spin at high speed.
A short visit to Rittersgrün
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Saxon Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Breitenbrunn-Rittersgrün in the Ore Mountains, Germany, is well worth a visit.
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.
Small Working Class Houses
by Friedhelm Weidelich
There is no better prototype than the prototype. And suddenly chance helps to make an idea come true in 1:32 scale. A series of worker's houses, supported by an automobile manufacturer, was converted into models down to the last detail.
Modelbex: Announcement of an SNCF steam locomotive
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Modelbex announced today on its website a new steam locomotive for gauge 1.
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Novelties from Spur 1 Austria: Taurus & more
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A bundle of novelties for the gauge 1 market in Austria and other European countries has been announced by Spur 1 Austria today. Among them are three electric locomotives and two steam locomotives that already existed as gauge 1 models. You can see the prototypes in numerous photos and operations.
The Sheep are Coming!
by Friedhelm Weidelich
They are needed as decoration for fields along the railroad embankment, but also as cargo in the early railroad eras. Now they are coming soon as a kit: sheep.
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.
Kiss Modellbahnen Deutschland to announce Donnerbüchsen and more
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Blunderbusses characterized commuter trains in Germany until the end of the 1950s. Kiss Modellbahnen is now issuing them as brass models for gauge 1 - and some more.
Read more … Kiss Modellbahnen Deutschland to announce Donnerbüchsen and more
First Photos of ELNA from Kiss Modellbahnen Germany
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The hand sample of the ELNA steam locomotive from Kiss Modellbahnen Germany is ready. First photos of an attractive model.
Read more … First Photos of ELNA from Kiss Modellbahnen Germany
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.
Read more … Some more Bavarian freight cars from Fine Models
Rolling Stock for the Diorama
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The rustic original for a bridge diorama or module in 1:32 scale still needs to be supplemented with suitable rolling stock. Here are 49 year old photos and some new ones for inspiration. They show an amazing range of locomotives, railcars and passenger cars.
A little Bridge might be an Idea for a Diorama
by Friedhelm Weidelich
There are settings that you can't invent. Eventually you will find a believable accumulation of details that inspire a modeler to a diorama. Here comes a bridge scene for gauge 1 that has it all and could be realized on a compact footprint for epochs I to VI.
A Märklin Novelty 2022 Uncovered
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Hungarian subsidiary of Märklin has developed a gauge 1 model that makes the long waits for production models obsolete. Individual initiative is called for.
MBW announces Class 24
by Friedhelm Weidelich
MBW announced this morning the class 24 for gauge 1. It is to have the equipment of MBW's class 56.
More Bavarian Cars from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models is preparing a second Bavarian car series. The first model is already fixed.
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.
New Figurines from Jaffa's Moba-Shop
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Next week Jaffa's Moba-Shop will introduce new figures.
Here is a preview of the vibrant figures of people and animals from the 3D printer.
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.
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.
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.
Review: Die SWDE
by Friedhelm Weidelich
For five years a hardly known railroad company existed in the French occupation zone in southwest Germany: SWDE.
The current EK-Special 138 describes the complicated railroad history after the end of World War II.
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.
Dining Car of Wunder's "Flèche d'Or"
by Friedhelm Weidelich
From 1926, the CIWL's "Golden Arrow" connected Paris and London.
Wunder has created a 1:32 scale model of the luxurious train.
Edelweiss Dining Car, deluxe, by Wunder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Two CIWL Pullman cars and a baggage car from the luxury trains "Edelweiss" and "Gotthard Pullman Express" are presenting themselves before the camera. The first one is spectacular on the outside, less so inside. But in any case a gem for gauge 1 collectors with lots of space. Have a look and enjoy!
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.
Read more … Machines and tools for metal working in gauge 1 scale
Painted Scale Figures
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In May I presented figures for epoch I here. You can also use them in epoch II, if they are painted appropriately.
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.
Dingler's Novelties 2020/2021 (part 2)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
With a focus on Germany, Dingler announces two novelty packages for gauge 1. Both projects close a gap just in time and will open new perspectives.
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.
Read more … First Pictures of the Painted Bavarian Low Side Cars of Fine Models
Stone by Stone to a Realistic Bridge
by Friedhelm Weidelich
As a dental laboratory technician, Joachim Lutz is very familiar with moulds. He has built a bridge for the gauge 1 club layout with team colleagues that is quite impressive.
Practical Couplers for Narrow Gauge
by Friedhelm Weidelich
If you get desperate when coupling 1e narrow gauge vehicles, the model coupling is to blame. Now there is a solution that gives pleasure.
DB's Makeshift Baggage Car MDyg 986 by Wunder for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
From 1957 the Deutsche Bundesbahn built a makeshift baggage car from two 3rd class makeshift passenger cars. Like all transitional solutions in Germany, these cars were in use for decades.
Wunder Präzisionsmodelle now delivered the long baggage cars, which were used in all types of DB trains. The gauge 1 models are well made, but need matching radii. 49 photos of all details.
Read more … DB's Makeshift Baggage Car MDyg 986 by Wunder for Gauge 1
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.
Read more … Review: The pre-war locomotives of the Reichsbahn
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.
Signal Tower with Illumination
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Horst Göhr has built a signal box for a customer, which is to be installed on a gauge 1 layout.
An Engine Shed Roof According to the Prototype
by Friedhelm Weidelich
It is much work to cover a roof with model tiles. But the effort is worth it if you strive for the highest model-making quality.
Toy Fair 2020: ICM
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In the obscure world of military model making there are sometimes useful accessories for civilian purposes. Besides the traditional 1:35 scale, there are also models in 1:32 scale, matching the 1-gauge.
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.
Read more … Samples of the Bavarian Low Side Cars from Fine Models
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 .
Wuerttemberg station Kupferzell by Spur1-igArtig
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Spur1-igARTig has again completed 1/32 scale models of two structures that once stood on the Kocher Valley Railway Waldenburg - Forchtenberg and which were moved to the Hohenlohe Open Air Museum in Schwäbisch-Hall, Germany.
Read more … Wuerttemberg station Kupferzell by Spur1-igArtig
Accucraft relaunches J&M's CIWL Sleepers
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Together with Exclusive Models in the Netherlands, Accucraft is re-launching the CIWL Pullman sleeping cars.
Images of SBB's Ae 4/7 by Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler had some of his models of the Ae 4/7 of the SBB photographed.
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)
Deutz F3 M 417 by Schuco for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Schuco has released the Deutz F3 M 417 universal tractor, built between 1942 and 1952, as a 1:32 scale die-cast model. This interesting tractor model is suitable for 1-gauge dioramas and layouts of epochs II to IV. A presentation with 27 images.
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.
What you should know about overhead contact lines
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Sommerfeldt overhead contact line for gauge 1 has gone into mass production and is available. But before we get to grips with the model, I would like to convey some facts about the original and outline the limits in the model.
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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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Mercedes-Benz Kit from MiniArt for Epoch III
by Friedhelm Weidelich
MiniArt has released a new car kit that fits well to epoch III. And quite by chance we learn why a related Mercedes-Benz looked very similar to a Volkswagen Beetle - or was it the other way round?
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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Tour of the French Railway Museum Cité du Train (3)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
We encounter a salt keg, a Bugatti and two Americans on our further tour in the Cité du Train in Mulhouse, France.
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Pullman Cars at Cité du Train in France
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In the Cité du Trains in Mulhouse, France, several blue Pullman cars are exhibited. These cars of the 1920s offered an impressive luxury to European travellers.
Petrol Station for Epoch II
by Friedhelm Weidelich
>A kit with German filling pumps for the period from 1927 to about 1948 is now available.
Tipo FF from Lucchini Rail Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
One year ago the Tipo FF with long wheelbase from Lucchini Rail Models was announced here. The Italian freight car will be available in Sinsheim.
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.
Dorfstraße 9 Kit from Stangel -(2)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
With part 2 of the report, the corner house "Dorfstraße 9" by Stangel will be completed. Prerequisites for the successful completion of the semi relief structure for gauge 1 are patience, improvisation and new roof tiles.
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.