Märklin to Deliver 1 Gauge Big Boy
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin is shipping the Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 this July. The gauge 1 model is large and heavy, which makes shipping somewhat more complicated.
Giessen: Layout Snapshots
by Friedhelm Weidelich
These narrow-gauge systems are still worth seeing, even if they have been exhibited before.
Giessen: Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The three hand samples of the gauge 1 DB class 151 from Märklin made a very good impression.
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.
Coal transshipment
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The railroad world is a unique collection of technologies that never ceases to fascinate. For example, the transfer of coal cargo onto a ship.
News from Steiner Modellwerke
by Friedhelm Weidelich
For the current tenth anniversary of Steiner Modellwerke, there is a new freight car - and an update.
Live Rail Traffic
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Watch trains live and with sound and immerse yourself in faraway landscapes: a few tips.
On the way with a Speeder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Going on tour with a speeder: For some, it's just another job.
If we had an efficient European freight railroad...
by Friedhelm Weidelich
You might look to Fort Madison from time to time. Here's a new perspective.
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The other day in America
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Passenger transportation in the U.S. still has the charm of the 19th century in many places. An example.
Amtrak celebrates 50 Years
by Friedhelm Weidelich
50 years ago today, Amtrak, the national passenger transportation company, operated its first trains in the United States. Latest news.
MTH's Last Big Boy
by Friedhelm Weidelich
MTH Trains will close in 2021 after 40 years. Before that, however, there are still three locomotive types in 1:32. One locomotive is expressly also suitable for Märklin tracks.
Mills, Factories and Warehouses with Siding
by Friedhelm Weidelich
American-style model railroads are quite rare in gauge 1. But it is worthwhile to be inspired by American layouts.
MTH to be closed
by Friedhelm Weidelich
MTH from the USA, also represented with "Railking" models in 1:32, will close business.
Railway History by Webcam
by Friedhelm Weidelich
What have we done without the Internet? If you're still bored, I have something for you.
Toy Fair 2020: ICM
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In the obscure world of military model making there are sometimes useful accessories for civilian purposes. Besides the traditional 1:35 scale, there are also models in 1:32 scale, matching the 1-gauge.
Exclusive: Märklin Adapts American Golden Spike Set for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
American railway models are admired worldwide for their independent technology. Märklin has now decided to adapt the Golden Spike Set for gauge 1 to honor the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railway. This set will be announced shortly by Märklin. spur1info was exclusively invited to take a close look at the samples. 77 large format photos and the facts.
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