Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin presented itself at the Gauge 1 meeting in Speyer with a new operating diorama and some proven models.
Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Steiner Modellwerke
by Friedhelm Weidelich
At the gauge 1 meeting in Speyer, Steiner Modellwerke showed two samples of the recently announced Länderbahn stake cars and freight cars, some of which are still available in small numbers.
Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Prussian T14.1 from Wunder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The hand sample of the Prussian T 141 from Wunder creates anticipation for an attractive model.
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1 Gauge Novelty for Freight Transportation
by Friedhelm Weidelich
spur1info is able to announce new carriage models today, exclusively for subscribers. Photos, video and brochure.
First photos of the assembled hand sample of Pesolillo's Ce 6/8 II
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In Giessen, I was already able to photograph parts of the "only true" SBB Crocodile Ce 6/8 II from Pesolillo. Now the gauge 1 hand-built model is assembled and impresses with an unusual wealth of details.
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Giessen: Hand Samples from Spur 1 Austria
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Here are a few photos of the now painted and lettered hand samples from Gauge 1 Austria, which were exhibited in Giessen.
Giessen: French UIC-Y Cars from AMJL
by Friedhelm Weidelich
AMJL has brought along three hand samples. The SNCF UIC cars are very detailed. 44 photos.
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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Bundesbahn Version of Fine Models' Bavarian Crane
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The hand sample of the Bavarian crane from Fine Models in the Bundesbahn version is much more complex than the Länderbahn version.
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Märklin's Big Boy in Development
by Friedhelm Weidelich
It takes some time for a gauge 1 model to be designed and developed ready for production. It is rare to have early access to a new model. Exclusive pictures of the Big Boy when he could already walk.
Hand Sample of a Belgian Hopper from Wunder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Wunder has announced several self-discharging wagons that are already impressive as hand samples and are extremely inexpensive. Among them is an Otmm 70 in the SNCB version. 34 photos with all the details.
Hand Sample of Kiss Modellbahnen Baden Xb
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Kiss plans to deliver the Baden tender locomotive Xb, the later DRG class 922-3, for gauge 1 in a year's time. It should be worth the wait. 50 photos show all the details of this attractive switcher.
First Impressions of Märklin's Class 151
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin has received a running sample of the DB class 151 electric locomotive. First snapshots of the gauge 1 model assembled from the production parts.
Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Hand Samples from Wunder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In addition to the SNCF steam locomotive 231.G/K, Wunder showed other hand samples of Bavarian locomotives and a four-axle conversion car in Speyer.
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.
Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In the crowded halls there was no way through until after 2 pm. At Fine Models, a novelty was hiding in the rather pale hall lighting.
Kiss' new Hand Sample on the Studio Table
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The hand sample of the Kiss DB oil car makes a largely convincing impression in the photo studio. But setting the right tone is harder than you think.
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.
DB Tank Car from Kiss - First Images
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models/Kiss Modellbahnen Germany has received a hand sample of the DB service tank car. First photos of the gauge 1 model.
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 Wismar Rail Bus from Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The handbuilt sample of Dingler's Wismar rail bus is not yet complete, but demonstrates the quality and finish to be expected. 32 photos with interesting details.
Hand Sample of DB Electric Loco E 93 from Wunder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Looking at the cabs of Wunder's E 93 hand sample makes you want to climb aboard. 52 photos show the qualities of the highly detailed brass model for gauge 1, which is scheduled for delivery in 2023.
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Photos of Fine Models' Bavarian Baggage Cars
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models has received the first photos of two production models of the short Bavarian baggage cars.
Hand Sample of the Cab Car from Kiss Modellbahnen
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The command car for push-pull trains is a hand sample from Kiss Modellbahnen with an interesting interior. 28 pictures showing all the details you haven't seen before.
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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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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.
Handmade Sample of Spur 1 Austria's Gravita
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Angular modern locomotives have their own appeal. The hand sample of the Gravita 10 BB from Spur 1 Austria could reinforce the trend towards 1/32 scale models of currently operating locomotives. 50 photos showing all the details.
Handmade Sample of Märklin's Bavarian S 2/6
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Exclusively, spur1info is showing 44 large-format photos of a release sample of Märklin's S 2/6 for Gauge 1. Except for tiny details that still need to be corrected, the sample shows the Gauge 1 model as it will be delivered in December 2022.
The Engine Room of Wunder's DB Class 151
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Usually, you see very little of the interior of an electric locomotive. Wunder's 151 for gauge 1 fascinates with a detailed replica of the engine room, where the bar is set very high. Exclusive pictures that fascinate.
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.
Photos from Giessen
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Snapshots from the International Gauge 0 +1 Days in Giessen.
New Freight Car from Dingler - first Samples
by Friedhelm Weidelich
You don't have to own the most modern locomotive to form an era-appropriate freight train with Dingler's new cars. First information and photos of the two hand samples for subscribers.
Swiss semaphore signals of Steiner Modellwerke
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Steiner Modellwerke has provided a hand sample of the Swiss semaphore signal for photographing.
The model for gauge 1 impresses with its details.
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.
Intermodellbau: More Models from Fine Models and Kiss
by Friedhelm Weidelich
At Intermodellbau, Fine Models/Kiss showed more hand samples - and already a production model.
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New Hand Samples at Intermodellbau
by Friedhelm Weidelich
At Intermodellbau, Fine Models and Wunder showed new hand samples.
Hand samples of the new Bavarian Cars from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
From Korea the first photos of the second series of Bavarian freight cars have arrived, which Fine Models has announced for gauge 1. Bavaria fans will be pleased.
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Pilot Sample of Wunder's Bavarian MCCi for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Wunder produces a very small number of the Bavarian MCCi steam railcar for Gauge 1, which on the prototype formed the basis for the ET 85. We present the pilot sample of the Oktoberfest version with 51 photos.
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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.
Photos of Spur 1 Austria's Sample of DR 52.80
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Spur 1 Austria has received a hand sample of the DR 5280 and had photos taken. Seven large format images.
Two Handmade Samples of Wunder's Prussian T 3
by Friedhelm Weidelich
spur1info shows 59 photos of the two handbuilt samples of the Prussian T 3 in Prussian state railroad version and as a Bundesbahn locomotive, which might make you go weak. Because the three-axle cult tender locomotive is just too sweet! A detailed report describes the equipment of the gauge 1 model.
New Photos of Vectron by Kiss Deutschland
by Friedhelm Weidelich
I just received photos from Fine Models of the Vectron that will be delivered under the Kiss Modellbahnen Deutschland brand in May 2021. The amount of detail will surprise steam locomotive enthusiasts.
Hand Sample of Wunder's DB D-Zug Car B4ümg 54 (updated)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
One year after the announcement of the novelty, Wunder has received the first hand sample of the classic express train car of the Deutsche Bundesbahn. The gauge 1 model offers superlative equipment, but will not fit on every layout.
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New Photos of Fine Models' DB E 71
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models hat neue Fotos vom Handmuster der E 71 in der Bundesbahn-Version. Das Spur-1-Modell wird Holzböden in den Führerständen erhalten.
Dingler's Novelties 2020/2021 (updated)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The International Spur 1 meeting in Sinsheim, traditionally held this weekend, had to be cancelled due to Covid-19. But you can find out here what Dingler would have presented there. The novelties are tempting and cover a lot of the scope of our hobby.
Photos of the Sample of DB's 97 101 by Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models has finished the last unpainted shown hand sample of the 97 101. Four photos of the gauge 1 rack locomotive, which will be available in autumn 2020.
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Bavarian Cars from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Recently, the Bavarian milk wagon and a hand sample of the CL passenger car from Fine Models also appeared in front of the camera. 28 photos that make you look forward to the gauge 1 models.
Bavarian Cogwheel Locomotive by Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Fine Models has today received two hand samples of the Bavarian cogwheel steam locomotive PtzL 3/4, which are only produced in an exclusive edition of 40 pieces. Here are the first photos.