How Concrete Ties are made
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Without concrete ties, not much can be done on the railroad. But how are they made and what do they really look like? Part 1 of an exploration.
Unilateral Double Switch
by Gastautor
Railroad turnouts are often custom-made for a specific situation. Hartmut Schöntag had a unilateral double switch built that has a prototype.
Country Station with Potential - Part III
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Our country station offers plenty of inspiration for all Gauge 1 enthusiasts who want to build their tracks as close to the prototype as possible. 71 photos with incredible details.
Crafting tip: Parts for the Maintenance of Way Yard
by Gastautor
Hans and Walter Ziegler have taken track parts and scrap from prototype photos to further complete their Bw Fützen.
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Meter Gauge Track
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Already for a few years there are little known meter gauge tracks with stainless steel profiles.
Safety Points at the Deutsche Bundesbahn
by Friedhelm Weidelich
They are extremely rare on model railways - especially not on 1-gauge. They have also been removed in many places: safety points or trap or catch points.
Catenary Details
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Catenaries are very complicated to model. However, you should pay attention to details in a gauge 1 layout with overhead contact line that only become apparent at second glance.
Weatherproof Turnout Drive from Proform for Garden Railways
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Garden railways need robust weather-proof turnout drives. Proform Spur 1 has developed a turnout drive for gauge 1 that can withstand rain and snow. The drive is also suitable for LGB tracks.
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