Hand scraper from Weinert – a relaxing kit

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The hand scraper is a long-forgotten tool for loading sand, stone and rubble.

The Weinert kit for gauge 1 is not very demanding. Hans Ziegler has made a few minor improvements to it and put it together. spur1info then went looking for it – and found it.

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The Many Forms of Patina on Locomotives

by Friedhelm Weidelich

What does a locomotive look like in use? Certainly rarely as some weathering specialists imagine it. 34 photos.

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IFA W50 Truck from Schuco

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Schuco's Spark brand is delivering a 1:32 model of the GDR IFA W 50 truck that is not perfect in every way. A detailed discussion with 34 photos.

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Double Heading

by Friedhelm Weidelich

During the last photo trips, heavy freight trains with two locomotives were repeatedly seen. Double-heading is rather rare in Germany and therefore interesting. 23 pictures.

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