When I became a Railway Writer at the Age of 16

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Es war die Trossinger Eisenbahn, mit der in jungen Jahren meine Laufbahn als Eisenbahn- und Modellbahnautor begann. Den Anstoß gab ein Fahrdienstleiter und Eisenbahn-Fotograf, der in meinem Heimatbahnhof Dienst tat.

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Two different companies named Kiss

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Fine Models GmbH, which also owns the Kiss Modellbahnen brand, has today published a clarification regarding its own company and Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz GmbH.

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Early Autumn Photos

by Friedhelm Weidelich

While waiting for the first ICE 3 neo on the way from Berlin to Amsterdam, I took a series of photos that also captured unusual locomotives and carriages in the best light. A gallery with 35 photos.

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IMA and Märklin-Tage 2025: final

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Finally, a few comments on the 40th International Model Railway Exhibition (IMA), the 14th Märklin Days, and the product strategy for gauge 1.

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