DB Switchers in old and new Liveries

by Friedhelm Weidelich

It used to be difficult to photograph locomotives at marshalling yards. Today, you can also see them in service on the tracks. Here are some old and more recent photos from my cameras.

Autrefois, il était difficile de photographier des locomotives dans les gares de triage. Aujourd'hui, on peut également les voir en service sur les voies. Voici quelques photos anciennes et plus récentes prises avec mes appareils photo.

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Features of Märklin's V 200.1 and BR 221

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Märklin's V 2001 and DB Class 221 for Gauge 1 are packed with details and features. The design drawings and a description show exactly what those are.

Les modèles V 2001 de Märklin et la série 221 de la DB à l'échelle 1 regorgent de détails et de fonctionnalités. Les plans techniques et la description en présentent précisément la liste.

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At the Swabian Alb and in Constance

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Im Teil 2 des Reiseberichts treffen wir Altes und Neues. An einem Haltepunkt sind die Epochen I und VI vereint.

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Giessen: News from Becker & Sohn

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A super-fine overhead line for the RhB locomotive from Dingler is in the works. And something neat.

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Photos of DB Class 212 since 1967

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The more powerful version of Deutsche Bundesbahn's V 100, the class 212 since 1968, in pictures from a bygone era. And one that looks like new.

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News from the Feldherrnhügel

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The freight bypass in Hannover is always worth a visit. A rich photo yield from 90 minutes.

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Current freight traffic on DB tracks, part 2

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In part 2 of the current freight rail photos, we encounter a 145 with train destination display and colorfully decorated electric locomotives from Europe.

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Current freight traffic on DB tracks, part 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

A look at the law makes it easier to find the law, was a standard saying of professors in law seminars. Three hours on the railroad line make it easier to get an overview of the ever-changing locomotives, railroad companies and freight cars. The current railroad is more colorful and diverse than ever before. A nice contrast to the brown and gray freight trains of yesteryear.

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MaK 600 D for Private Railroad Companies from Spur1-Exklusiv

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The model has already been announced, now the hand sample is available: the MaK 600 D from Spur1-Exklusiv is nearing completion.

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