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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News from the freight bypass line (2)

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In the second part of the stay at the freight bypass near Hanover with 59 photos, there are unusual vehicles, very long container cars, double traction, privatized 145s and a colorful DB Vectron. There are upcoming gauge 1 models – but also some that would be long overdue in 1:32, such as the classes 145, 152, 185 and 189.

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News from the freight bypass line

by Friedhelm Weidelich

After cold, foggy days, the sun was shining. A good reason to spend some time at the freight railroad line again to watch the passing trains with the camera. For the first time, I encountered a Siemens Velaro D of the class 407 on its way to Paris, in addition to old and new locomotives, during an unusual track swap.

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Book notes

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The value of a signature and a photograph in a recommended book.

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