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Two years ago, this large French O gauge layout was exhibited in Giessen at the International 0+1 Gauge Days. This time, a few new details caught the eye.

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AMJL has brought along three hand samples. The SNCF UIC cars are very detailed. 44 photos.

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From China, Fine Models sent photos of all versions of Henschel's rotary snow plough for 1 gauge.

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The Mistral is a cold wind that blows from northern parts of France to the south of France. It was once followed by a TEE with luxurious cars, which are not for everyone, as well in 1 gauge.

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For the first time, Wunder presented the long-awaited 231 G and K of the SNCF as a hand sample in Speyer.

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AMJL is delivering the second batch of French boxcars for 1 Gauge. A closer look at the Ghs with many photos.

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The Toury sugar factory in France, founded in 1875, once had an extensive narrow-gauge network for beet transport and factory traffic. Uwe Haas has set up a monument to it.

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The first Gauge 1 model of the French Gauge 0 supplier AMJL has been released. Those who had pre-ordered now own a beautiful freight car model. A review with 26 photos.

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The French market for gauge 1 models is growing steadily. Even if large steam and electric locomotives are delivered again and again, universally applicable, compact diesel locomotives are still missing. JK-Models builds in small series the BB 67400, a diesel icon of the SNCF.

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Dingler brings attractive gauge 1 cars for international traffic. First photos exclusively at spur1info.

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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.

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Here are the factory images of all other versions of the ELNA 6 from Kiss Modellbahnen for gauge 1. The variety of versions of this compact tender locomotive is impressive. The French 040TX is also included.

Voici les photos d'usine de toutes les autres versions de l'ELNA 6 de Kiss Modellbahnen pour l'échelle 1. La diversité des variantes de cette locomotive tender compacte est impressionnante. La 040TX française est également présente.

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Like the DB class 111, the class 1812 is a timelessly beautiful locomotive. MBW has now announced that it will deliver the multi-system locomotive for the 50th anniversary in 2024. It will be able to handle international trains.

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In Annecy, about fifty kilometers south of Geneva, stands the magnificent Maison Gallo. A replica for 1 gauge.

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Among the many layouts, some already known, the O gauge layout Chemin de fer de la chapelle with a northern French SNCF motif stood out. 20 photos in large format.

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AMJL had decided at short notice to exhibit in Giessen. And brought an interesting experience with them.

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An interesting announcement for European gauge 1 customers.

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From France we received photos of the SNCF covered freight cars for gauge 1.

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For the first time a German book describes in detail the eventful history of the railroads in Alsace and Lorraine, France. It is worth reading.

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A new subscriber from South America builds French 1/32 scale townhouses at the highest level, inspired by Emmanuel Nouaillier. Miniature art at its best.

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There is an alternative to the figures that come with the SNCF 241-A-58 from Märklin.

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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.

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The Tenda Line is technically one of the most interesting railroads in the French border region with Italy. But a ride on the "Train des merveilles" is disappointing and partly a waste of time.

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Modellbau Marcus Jaegers has two new flat cars based on German and French prototypes in its program.

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In the third and last part about the train des pignes in the south of France, another 62 photos document this beautiful steam railroad and its meter gauge line in Provence. In total, there were 168 photos - enough to fill a book.

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First pictures of the Gauge 1 hand samples from France.

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In the second part we continue our journey with the pinecone train and have plenty of time to explore the station and the village of Annot. And then the locomotive is turned for the return trip.

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France has a number of beautiful meter gauge railroads. We took a ride on the Chemins de fer de Provence. A report with 55 photos that will give you wanderlust.

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In the French zone, French mail cars were also on the road during three decades after World War 2.

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AM Productions from France enriches the growing French gauge 1 market with a first wagon model.

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Twerenbold Modellbau is delivering the French refrigerator cars for 1 scale announced in spring 2019. Pictures of all versions.

Twerenbold Modellbau livre les voitures frigorifiques françaises à l'échelle 1 annoncées au printemps 2019. Photos de toutes les versions.

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After a black and green version, Proform has now completed a black version of the heavy six-axle French 160A1 steam locomotive with red trim and silver boiler rings.

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It had to come in 1:32 scale at some point: the 08 1001 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. The French-based coal dust test locomotive will not be long in coming to Märklin.

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In order for the project to be realized and result in more models, I would like to remind you of an interesting freight car that will be built for 1 gauge.

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After his SNCF shunting locomotive, Johannes Kerry is working on a French large diesel locomotive for 1 gauge.

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An established manufacturer enters the production of French freight cars.

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Next year they should be ready: the SNCF Corail cars for gauge 1.

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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.

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From 1926, the CIWL's "Golden Arrow" connected Paris and London.

Wunder has created a 1:32 scale model of the luxurious train.

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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!

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With its 8.55 kg, the SNCF 241-A-65 for gauge 1 is a heavyweight with very high tractive power. This applies to the Märklin model both technically and literally. Because the aesthetics of the French steam locomotive in Swiss hands appeals to everyone. Read the detailed review of the gauge 1 model here, with over 100 excellent photos.

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Besides the 07 1001 of the DR from Proform there is also a 07 1001 as a live steam model. It is operating in Switzerland.

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07 1001 clearly shows the French provenance. Proform built the gauge 1 model to order.

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Not everyone at Märklin expected such a success of the new Gauge 1 products. The market is heading in a new direction, which Märklin is pursuing with new self-confidence. Customers will also benefit from this.

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Together with Exclusive Models in the Netherlands, Accucraft is re-launching the CIWL Pullman sleeping cars.

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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.

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Finally 39 photos from the Cité du Train in Mulhouse, France. Here we meet two world record locomotives and many other exciting railway vehicles.

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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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Locomotives from 1844 onwards and very old cars characterise Hall B of the Cité du Train in Mulhouse, the largest railway museum in Europe. 42 photos of models that would appeal to many collectors in scale 1:32.

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One visit is by no means enough to see the many exhibits at the Cité du Train in Mulhouse, France. A tour through the first hall with 35 photos.

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Modern locomotives need modern freight cars. MBJ Modellbau Jaegers has new colorful models under construction. Especially impressive is the detailed, 810 mm long carrier for 80 ft containers.

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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.

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A French SNCF gauge 1 diesel locomotive is being built in France as an after-work project. This could also be interesting for Germany.

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In the Cité du Train in Mulhouse, France, you will find the 241 A1. It is the prototype of a steam locomotive series, of which Märklin chose the 241-A-65 as a reference. 21 photos of the impressive steam locomotive and little known facts.

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Today Märklin announced the French 241-A-65 as a summer novelty in the Youtube show.

Aujourd'hui, Märklin a annoncé le 241-A-65 français comme une nouveauté estivale dans le spectacle Youtube.