
SNCF Steam Engine Class 141 R from Modelbex is coming soon
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Lematec has announced that the Gauge 1 models of the SNCF 141 R will soon be available for delivery.
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SNCF's Mistral 69 TEE Cars from Lematec
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The French TEE cars of the Mistral 69 type have arrived, Lematec is now delivering them. Luxury for gauge 1.

Modelbex to produce French BB MTE
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Next year, Modelbex is planning to deliver a popular French electric locomotive for 1 Gauge that has hauled famous express trains.

Giessen: Le Dépôt Nord
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Two years ago, this large French O gauge layout was exhibited in Giessen at the International 0+1 Gauge Days. This time, a few new details caught the eye.

Giessen: French UIC-Y Cars from AMJL
by Friedhelm Weidelich
AMJL has brought along three hand samples. The SNCF UIC cars are very detailed. 44 photos.

1 Gauge Rotary Snow Plough from Fine Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
From China, Fine Models sent photos of all versions of Henschel's rotary snow plough for 1 gauge.

Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Lematec and Modelbex
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Mistral is a cold wind that blows from northern parts of France to the south of France. It was once followed by a TEE with luxurious cars, which are not for everyone, as well in 1 gauge.

Speyer: Hand Sample of SNCF's 231 G/K from Wunder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
For the first time, Wunder presented the long-awaited 231 G and K of the SNCF as a hand sample in Speyer.
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SNCF Boxcar from AMJL
by Friedhelm Weidelich
AMJL is delivering the second batch of French boxcars for 1 Gauge. A closer look at the Ghs with many photos.
News from Spur 1 Austria
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Spur 1 Austria lowers a price and announces a new model version.

First French SNCF Boxcar from AMJL
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The first Gauge 1 model of the French Gauge 0 supplier AMJL has been released. Those who had pre-ordered now own a beautiful freight car model. A review with 26 photos.

SNCF BB 67400 from JK-Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The French market for gauge 1 models is growing steadily. Even if large steam and electric locomotives are delivered again and again, universally applicable, compact diesel locomotives are still missing. JK-Models builds in small series the BB 67400, a diesel icon of the SNCF.
Models for neighboring Countries
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Models of certain variants of the class 44 are also offered by Spur 1 Austria in small editions for our neighboring countries.
Spur 1 Austria propose également des modèles de certaines variantes de la série 44 en petite édition pour nos pays voisins.

ELNA 6 Versions from Kiss Modellbahnen
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Here are the factory images of all other versions of the ELNA 6 from Kiss Modellbahnen for gauge 1. The variety of versions of this compact tender locomotive is impressive. The French 040TX is also included.
Voici les photos d'usine de toutes les autres versions de l'ELNA 6 de Kiss Modellbahnen pour l'échelle 1. La diversité des variantes de cette locomotive tender compacte est impressionnante. La 040TX française est également présente.

Reports from Gießen: Miscellaneous
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Finally, a few snapshots and information from the International Gauge 0+1 Days in Giessen.

Reports from Gießen: O Gauge Chemin de fer de la chapelle
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Among the many layouts, some already known, the O gauge layout Chemin de fer de la chapelle with a northern French SNCF motif stood out. 20 photos in large format.
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New Passenger Cars
by Friedhelm Weidelich
An interesting announcement for European gauge 1 customers.

Hand Samples of French Boxcars
by Friedhelm Weidelich
From France we received photos of the SNCF covered freight cars for gauge 1.
French SNCF Locomotive Staff
by Friedhelm Weidelich
There is an alternative to the figures that come with the SNCF 241-A-58 from Märklin.

SNCF 241-A-58 from Märklin for gauge 1 in the photo studio
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In many respects, Märklin's SNCF 241-A-58 (55085) is similar to the 241-A-65 preserved in Switzerland, but there are differences. Probably undeniable is that the gauge 1 model in green looks best and will boost the French market. 51 photos in large format.
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Hand Samples from AM Productions
by Friedhelm Weidelich
First pictures of the Gauge 1 hand samples from France.
Modelbex: Announcement of an SNCF steam locomotive
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Modelbex announced today on its website a new steam locomotive for gauge 1.
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French PTT Mail Cars in Germany
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In the French zone, French mail cars were also on the road during three decades after World War 2.

French SNCF Reefer from Twerenbold
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Twerenbold Modellbau is delivering the French refrigerator cars for 1 scale announced in spring 2019. Pictures of all versions.
Twerenbold Modellbau livre les voitures frigorifiques françaises à l'échelle 1 annoncées au printemps 2019. Photos de toutes les versions.

SNCF 160A1 as Gauge 1 Model from Proform
by Friedhelm Weidelich
After a black and green version, Proform has now completed a black version of the heavy six-axle French 160A1 steam locomotive with red trim and silver boiler rings.

Märklin's Summer Novelties 2021 for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
It had to come in 1:32 scale at some point: the 08 1001 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. The French-based coal dust test locomotive will not be long in coming to Märklin.

Already drawn: SNCF Diesel Locomotive
by Friedhelm Weidelich
After his SNCF shunting locomotive, Johannes Kerry is working on a French large diesel locomotive for 1 gauge.

French Corail Cars from Kiss Modellbahn Service
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Next year they should be ready: the SNCF Corail cars for gauge 1.

Unboxing Maerklin's 241
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin's 241-A-65 has arrived for a review. And because unpacking is so emotional, my son took photos of the process.

DR 07 1001 from Proform Spur 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
07 1001 clearly shows the French provenance. Proform built the gauge 1 model to order.

Toy Fair 2020: More from Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Not everyone at Märklin expected such a success of the new Gauge 1 products. The market is heading in a new direction, which Märklin is pursuing with new self-confidence. Customers will also benefit from this.

Tour of the French Railway Museum Cité du Train (4)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Finally 39 photos from the Cité du Train in Mulhouse, France. Here we meet two world record locomotives and many other exciting railway vehicles.
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Tour of the French Railway Museum Cité du Train (2)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Locomotives from 1844 onwards and very old cars characterise Hall B of the Cité du Train in Mulhouse, the largest railway museum in Europe. 42 photos of models that would appeal to many collectors in scale 1:32.
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New Freight Car Samples from Modellbau Marcus Jaegers
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Modern locomotives need modern freight cars. MBJ Modellbau Jaegers has new colorful models under construction. Especially impressive is the detailed, 810 mm long carrier for 80 ft containers.
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The new SNCF CC 72000 from Modelbex
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The new SNCF diesel locomotive CC 72000 from Modelbex are impressive. A short photo session with 38 photos.

French Switcher with Perspectives
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A French SNCF gauge 1 diesel locomotive is being built in France as an after-work project. This could also be interesting for Germany.

French 241 A1 at Cité du Train in Mulhouse
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In the Cité du Train in Mulhouse, France, you will find the 241 A1. It is the prototype of a steam locomotive series, of which Märklin chose the 241-A-65 as a reference. 21 photos of the impressive steam locomotive and little known facts.

Märklin announces SNCF 241-A-65 for 1 Gauge
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Today Märklin announced the French 241-A-65 as a summer novelty in the Youtube show.
Aujourd'hui, Märklin a annoncé le 241-A-65 français comme une nouveauté estivale dans le spectacle Youtube.