Notes on the Edelweiss Express
by Gastautor
Like so many new announcements from Göppingen, the Edelweiss Express in gauge 1 has already stirred up its share of dust even before it rushes over the model tracks. Well-founded comments on the historical train model by Ern Hettinger and more information from Belgium.

Hand Sample of a Belgian Hopper from Wunder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Wunder has announced several self-discharging wagons that are already impressive as hand samples and are extremely inexpensive. Among them is an Otmm 70 in the SNCB version. 34 photos with all the details.

A Belgian bridge builder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
There is also a small gauge 1 community in Belgium, which, due to a lack of supply from the industry, helps each other to build models. This ranges from Belgian signals to rolling stock, which often had its own design language in Belgium or consisted of imported or licensed copied locomotives and cars. A gauge 1 friend builds bridges.

A bookshelf Layout from Belgium
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Again and again, the Gauge 1 Friends from Leuven in Belgium develop interesting layouts and dioramas for gauge 1, which feature a wealth of details.
The latest driving diorama basically fits on a bookshelf. 50 photos show details and international train operations.

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.
Read more … New Freight Car Samples from Modellbau Marcus Jaegers