Austrian Roundhouse
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Sometimes you have to make do with what's available on the gauge 1 market - until you come across better alternatives. Now the German roundhouse has been replaced by a ring-shaped locomotive shed based on an Austrian prototype.
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.
A highly detailed Klütz Loco Shed
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Horst Göhr has turned a simple locomotive shed kit into a highly detailed model for 1 scale. 56 pictures, prototype photos and a video.
A Small Loco Shed Diorama (6)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Not a grass mat next to the gravel, but a varied vegetation makes the locomotive shed diorama for gauge 1 worth seeing. Grass and plants have "grown" quite fast. But before that I had another idea.
A Small Loco Shed Diorama (5)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In the fifth part of the building report the plumbing work on the roof of the small locomotive shed will be completed. In addition, two realistic-looking puddles are created with the simplest of means.
A Small Loco Shed Diorama (4)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Even an engine shed covered with tar paper in 1:32 scale should have gutters. Another challenge for the occasional handyman...
A Small Loco Shed Diorama (3)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A diesel locomotive needs fuel from time to time. So a small filling station is integrated into the gauge 1 diorama. This also increases the play value.
A Small Loco Shed Diorama (2)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
After the positioning test and three glued-on walls, literally basic work is carried out in the engine shed. Parts of the interior fittings are also made. Inspired by imagination, a useful workshop utensil is created, which I have never seen in any model before.
A Small Loco Shed Diorama (1)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A small chipboard, a started and a finished kit and a piece of track. This gave rise to the idea of developing a diorama that provides plenty of activity and fun even during the building stage. While doing handicrafts, it quickly became clear that once you started, the ideas develop by themselves. Perhaps also with you, dear readers.
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.