
Preview of Dingler's Passenger Cars of BLS/SOB/SBB
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler received production samples of the passenger cars from BLS, SOB and SBB - and photographed them right away.
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Kiss Germany and Switzerland go Separate Ways
by Friedhelm Weidelich
From 2021, the two successors founded after the insolvency of Kiss Modellbahnen will go their own ways.

Swiss Tractors
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Swiss tractors had their own design language and character. A supplier from Switzerland offers 1:32 models based on Hürlimann & Co. prototypes, which are also available in Germany.

Photos of SBB Ae 3/6 from Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Today I received photos of the Ae 3/6 from Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz.
The three model versions are sold out ex works and may still be in stock at some dealers.
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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.

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!

Märklin's 241-A-65 reviewed
by Friedhelm Weidelich
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.

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.
April 2021: TrainExpo.ch for Gauge 1 and 0
by Friedhelm Weidelich
On April 24 and 25, 2021, a new model railway platform of Gauge 0 and 1 is planned in Birmensdorf/ZH with the title TrainExpo.ch. Club layouts and models of all kinds in gauges 0, 0e, 0m, On3, 1 and 1m will be shown in operation, products for layout and vehicle model making will be on sale.

Live Steam 07 1001
by Friedhelm Weidelich
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.

Switching Diorama Swiss Made
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Hundreds of Gauge 1 dioramas and layouts are secretly blooming at private homes. Here we have the last opportunity to view an elongated diorama from Switzerland, which is now for sale.

A Weathered SBB Eaos
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Achim Lutz has weathered a pseudo-patinated used SBB Eaos open freight car from Märklin according to a prototype photo. The effort was worth it.

The Perfect Vineyard
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Yves Rittener has finished his vineyard. It doesn't get any better than this!

Toy Fair 2020: Fulgurex
by Friedhelm Weidelich
On the stand of Fulgurex you could find all sorts of familiar things. But the next Gauge 1 novelty is already planned - with an interesting side effect.

How to Make Vines
by Friedhelm Weidelich
It couldn't be better: Yves Rittener shows how he built the vines for a 1-gauge club layout. The result is high-end model making.
On ne peut pas faire mieux: Yves Rittener montre comment il a construit les vignes pour un aménagement de club de voie 1. Le résultat est un modélisme de première classe.

A self-built Vineyard based on Reality
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Vineyards on Lake Geneva are the inspiration for an elaborate plantation on a Swiss club layout in 1:32. Part 1.

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.

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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EW 1 by Dingler with new Versions
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler has now the versions of EW 1 passenger cars for BLS, SOB and SBB.