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Märklin has now published its summer novelties online. Nothing new has been announced for gauge 1.

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This coming weekend, TrainExpo will be taking place in Bülach near Zurich, offering a varied program for fans of gauge 0 and 1. Here is an overview.

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The 141 R was a steam locomotive manufactured in North America that helped alleviate the shortage of locomotives in France after World War II. The gauge 1 models from Modelbex are available and documented here with photos.

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No, not all Gauge 1 suppliers have said goodbye to power just yet. Marketing slogans and linguistic intelligence are all too rarely compatible, as we can see here. Although, if a break is power, then this could also refer to Gauge 1 suppliers who have been taking a break for years, taking their time with a couple of projects.

Anyway, there have been some changes to the delivery dates, as a few pauses are coming to an end.

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In a huge update, Spur 1 Austria not only shows the many planned variants of the locomotives announced some time ago, but also expands its range of Siemens Vectron locomotives with the diesel-electric version.

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The Wunder website is up and running again, and the gauge 1 models are on their way. An update.

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Gauge 1 models from Markscheffel & Lennartz have always been very expensive. But until March 1995, there was a diesel locomotive available at an absolute bargain price. A look back.

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I am delighted to announce a new product today that will give the gauge 1 market a much-needed boost.

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Preiser has unexpectedly released a set of legendary figures for Gauge 1. The molded parts are unpainted.

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Occasionally, it is enjoyable to create a simple photo setup for a gauge 1 model. Here is an example.

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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.

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Märklin lieferte als erste Version des Wismarer Schienenbusses den VT 88 902 der Deutschen Bundesbahn aus, alle weiteren kommen momentan in die Läden. Das Spur-1-Modell kann sich sehen lassen, man muss nur genauer hinschauen. Ein Vorstellung mit 57 großformatigen Fotos, die auch die sonst kaum sichtbaren Details zeigen.

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The paper mill with narrow-gauge railway, exhibited by MKB in Giessen in 2024, has been expanded – and, like last year, was constantly surrounded by crowds.

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Thomas Zeitz exhibited a small diorama in Giessen with the theme of market day. The scenery is set at a medieval city gate, but it could just as easily be in France.

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Not everyone will want to buy the 1:1 gauge model of the 403 from Wunder or doesn't have the space for a four- to five-part multiple unit.

The not-so-old book about this beautiful DB train, which also ran for Lufthansa for a long time, is now available at a clearance price.

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In uncertain times, Märklin is focusing on luxury in gauge 1.

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Two news items from the world of gauge 1.

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In Giessen, he finally showed up after all this time, the kit of an Art Nouveau kiosk in 1:32 scale. The interior design has turned out well.

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Le diorama de Jean-Ville de Jan van Remmerden a impressionné à Gießen par la richesse de ses détails et la reconstitution d'un village de montagne français ou corse dans un espace réduit. 28 photos grand format.

The Jean-Ville box diorama by Jan van Remmerden made a big impression at the Gießen show with its wealth of detail and the scenery of a French or Corsican mountain village captured in the smallest of spaces. 28 large-format photos.

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An outdated homepage, no response to e-mails. But at least it was possible to take a few quick photos of the current new releases from AMJL.

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Today, spur1info turns 13 years old. It is still the world's only online magazine about gauge 1 and has been on the market longer than any other gauge 1 related medium. Since 2019, also continuously in English.

Since April 3, 2012, I have published over 32,000 photos and almost three thousand articles. spur1info has been clicked on several million times.

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In Hall 1 of the Spur 0+1 days in Giessen, two different gauge 0 layouts were in operation. One came with some local, world-famous art from the Netherlands.

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According to well-informed sources, the German model railway industry must also expect punitive tariffs.

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Märklin is offering a Silberling cab car designed by graffiti artists with a fence cut through it.

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Another G-1 project list is due at the end of the quarter. In addition to a few deliveries and changed delivery dates, it contains the new announcements and one cancellation.

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Model builders had traveled from Poland to show their PKP 1 Gauge models in operation in Giessen.

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The smallest gauge 1 layout at the International Gauge 0+1 Days in Giessen was easy to miss and the stand was only one meter wide. Kim Marsh from Australia presented a very compact scene from his homeland – with an operational field railway!

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When it thunders over the 1 Gauge, it is not necessarily impending or coming insolvencies and bankruptcies. It could also be a diorama with bad weather, for example from the Belgian 1 Gauge friends from Leuven.

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They could be seen all over Europe – and perhaps soon on some 1 Gauge layouts too: the Italian Tipo 1937 express train cars. Pesolilo presented two samples in Gießen. 26 large-format photos and a description.

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MiRiRail showed in Gießen loads for gauge 1 cars and other accessories such as train drivers that change direction.

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Kiss Modellbahnen Switzerland is in provisional bankruptcy.

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The Bw Meinstadt is a six-meter-long diorama with two switches that functions as a workshop and supply station for steam and diesel locomotives at the end of the steam locomotive era. 43 pictures of the very well thought-out and highly detailed layout, which allows for a wide variety of operations.

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The International Gauge 0+1 Days in Giessen are characterized by excellent dioramas and layouts in both scales. The Duinger Sandbahn from Stadtoldendorf is one of the best layouts in gauge 0, as a light railway with a transhipment function.

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At the Austrian Spur 1 Modellbahnen GmbH stand, which was constantly surrounded by people, steam and whistles sounded to the delight of the trade fair visitors. A handcrafted model of the 86 series could be admired from close up.

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The prototype of the E 63 from Wunder für die Spur 1 made a good impression in Giessen right from the start. Some photos and information.

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In Giessen, the SBB Red Arrow was in the Märklin display case - and then on my photo table.

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The International Spur 0+1 Tage have finally established themselves as the top trade fair for the large scales.

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Huge crowds made it difficult to get through, especially in Hall 1. A few snapshots.

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The 1 Gauge model of the four-part IC train of the first 403 series has made it to the fair as a Wunder model. First photos.

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Yesterday afternoon, I had the hand-made samples of the two Breuer tractors from Fine Models on the photo table. They are beautiful, space-saving gauge 1 models.

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Dingler is always good for a surprise. That is why the company is now launching unique locomotive models that are very well suited to the current 1 Gauge market and do not overburden customers either in terms of space or finances. Detailed information and photos of the two hand samples that will be exhibited at the International Gauge 0+1 Days in Giessen at the weekend.

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The model builders at Spur1-igArtig are known for their precise architectural models in the 1:32 gauge 1 scale. Their latest building is the Magdalenakirche in Bad Schallerbach, Upper Austria.

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A whole range of freight cars are still waiting to be realized as a gauge 1 model. Special cars are particularly interesting.

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While some Gauge 1 players are wasting their energy building castles in the air, other providers are quietly allowing ideas and projects to take shape. An exclusive example with never-before-seen hand samples.

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A few short news items from the world of gauge 1.

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The International 0+1 Gauge Days in Giessen have become a mega-event for the large model railroad gauges 0 and 1. A preview of the show, which takes place in just over two weeks.

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

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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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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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Work continues on the Dingler class 87 for gauge 1. The steam loco with Luttermöller axles is to be delivered this year.

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Fair-weather photos of trains in the countryside are ubiquitous. Photographing in snow is more challenging and can yield amazing results. A few recent examples.

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It is not that easy to set up the Weinert gauge 1 street lamp with its very fine wires. Hans Ziegler has found a practical solution that even allows for relocation.

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MarGe Models from the Netherlands delivers the Landrover Series 3 88 suitable for gauge 1.

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Weinert's kits for 1 gauge are generally well designed and do not place too great demands on the skills of the modeller. Hans Ziegler has combined a kit with his own parts and refined the street lamp. A suggestion that also helps to save money.

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Lematec has announced that the Gauge 1 models of the SNCF 141 R will soon be available for delivery.

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

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Used gauge 1 models of steam locomotives can be given a better sound with new functions integrated into the ESU Loksound 5 XL decoder. Ern Hettinger describes the electronic settings and shows in detail how to get closer to the sound of a real steam engine in a class 44 locomotive.

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Things often come up unexpectedly – even if it doesn't happen so often with gauge 1. But now there is good news for gauge 1 info subscribers!

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Many gauge 1 models have been delivered in 2024. There is a reluctance to make new announcements. The current planning for 2025 offers something for almost every customer.

And then: Let there be rock.

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Ambitious model railroad projects take a long time, especially in gauge 1. One reader's model of a gated railroad crossing is nearing completion and will be surprising for its unique functions.

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The class 44 with its three-cylinder engine was one of the most impressive standard design locomotives. 27 pictures that I took in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Tractors used to chug along here. Now four-legged helpers have taken over some of the work.

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Boxcar “Bremen” and the Pwgs 44 are based on the same underframe. A good reason for Spur 1 Austria to also produce this freight train baggage car, which is widely used in Germany and Austria, as a gauge 1 model.

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The simple covered freight cars of the Bremen type built from 1943 are now being delivered as gauge 1 models by Spur 1 Austria. The inexpensive brass models have a few amazing details. A review with 35 photos.

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Weinert supplies fine kits for lighting streets, platforms and entrances, which require some patience and dexterity.

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Schuco has been stingy with new releases, but MarGe Models continues to serve fans of modern trucks.

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In January 2010, it snowed in Düsseldorf. The inexperienced street cleaning service struggled with the small amount of snow with little success. But the Rheinbahn had an old snow plow. Pictures of the operation.

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Märklin is targeting the collectors' market this year with its new 1-gauge products and is announcing a classic.

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The new year has begun and there are already a few reports on Gauge 1.

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Sluggish demand in gauge 1 has hardly slowed down production, with almost 50 model families delivered. Delivery times still vary from a few months to more than 11 years, even though fewer and fewer customers want to pre-order. The current project list provides information on fast and slow gauge 1 suppliers in 2024.

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A Christmas village designed by Circus Roncalli will be located in front of Hanover Central Station until December 30, 2024.

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The holidays are coming, time for a Christmas greeting!

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Kiss Modellbahnen Deutschland has delivered the 1 gauge class 950 production models, the former Prussian T 20. A review with 68 photos in large format.

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A few preview pictures of the DR's Blankenburg 95 023 as a gauge 1 model from Kiss Modellbahnen.

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28 photos document parts of the Fine Models collection. This time a spectacular four-track bridge, some architectural models, a sign of the Reichsbahn and a Belgian Dutch gauge 1 diorama.

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A reference to the interruption of access lasting a few hours.

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Horst Göhr was a master of model making and weathering. A pictorial retrospective.

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Which locomotives bring the prestressed concrete sleepers to the track construction site? Variety is guaranteed.

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After the concrete has hardened in the mold, the prestressed concrete sleeper is not yet finished. Part 2 of an exploration.

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Without concrete ties, not much can be done on the railroad. But how are they made and what do they really look like? Part 1 of an exploration.

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IG-DU issued an invitation - and many visitors came to view the large-scale Gauge 1 layout in the making and to talk shop.

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The Museum of German Inland Shipping in Duisburg held a well-attended model railway exhibition over the weekend. The IG-DU was there again. 24 snapshots.

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It will take some time, but if there is sufficient customer demand, a gauge 1 model of the SNCF and CFL “flat-iron” will be available.

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Railroad turnouts are often custom-made for a specific situation. Hartmut Schöntag had a unilateral double switch built that has a prototype.

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A 3D print was also shown at the Spur 1 meeting in Speyer. However, the development of the Wismar railcar from Märklin is already further advanced.

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The families with children were particularly pleased with the 1 Gauge layout, on which old Märklin models did their laps.

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The Prussian EG 539 was the centerpiece of the Fine Models stand at the 1:32 scale model train meet in Speyer.

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The SBB light signals were a chance find at the 1 Gauge meeting in Speyer.

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Kiss Modellbahn Service exhibited a large number of passenger and freight cars for gauge 1 in Speyer.

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Märklin presented itself at the Gauge 1 meeting in Speyer with a new operating diorama and some proven models.

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At the gauge 1 meeting in Speyer, Steiner Modellwerke showed two samples of the recently announced Länderbahn stake cars and freight cars, some of which are still available in small numbers.

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The hand sample of the Prussian T 141 from Wunder creates anticipation for an attractive model.

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Fine Models is delivering the international wine barrel cars at the trade fair in Speyer.

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The symbolic picture from Speyer with the ravens on the jumbo jet means nothing. But with visitor numbers falling, what is the future of the Spur 1 Meeting?

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Wunder's Eurofima car had its premiere at the 1 Gauge meet in Speyer. The hand-built sample of the class 218 has also turned out well.

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The preparations for the 1 gauge meeting in Speyer are still underway. However, some are already finished, a few snapshots of which are shown below.

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Unusual track layouts and sophisticated shunting options in a confined space are particularly appealing to model railroaders, especially in gauge 1. This article, with 38 photos and a plan, describes and shows in detail how switches, crossings and a narrow track curve are combined in a prototype.

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Weinert supplies a brass model of a hand scraper, also known as a power shovel, for gauge 1.

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In these gloomy November days, it is good to relive the last days of October in sunshine. I took the 40 pictures along the overgrown freight bypass near Hannover.

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The International Gauge 1 Meeting will take place at the Technik Museum in Speyer on November 16 and 17, 2024. What will be on display?

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The Fine Models collection includes an excellently made diorama with a motif from the period after the Second World War.

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The last project list of gauge 1 models appeared two months ago. Time for an update.

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Spur 1 Austria, officially Spur 1 Modellbahnen GmbH, is exhibiting at the IMA in Friedrichshafen from November 1st to 3rd, 2024. Spur1info already knows the 2025/2026 new products program.

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Horst Göhr, one of the most talented and quiet model builders in the gauge 1 scene, has passed away.

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A railway line with a station and a large depot fills a room at Fine Models. 27 photos give an impression of the layout.

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A compact road-rail shunting locomotive with right-hand drive? Yes, maybe. Subscribers can find out more in a moment.

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Fine Models collects dioramas. Two dioramas that create a sense of atmosphere and action in the smallest of spaces.

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Unfortunately, the model railroad industry largely ignores automobiles on tracks, even though they have been used everywhere for track inspection and maintenance for well over 100 years. 99 years ago, a film shows how, for lack of roads, a PR tour kept switching to tracks.

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DB Cargo no longer has a class 151 locomotive. Märklin has issued two traffic red versions and other versions of this six-axle electric freight locomotive for Gauge 1. #151 035, item number 55256 was literally the model in the photo studio. A review with 63 photos in large format.

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Station signs are a little-discussed topic. The following article, with original documents, describes how they were supposed to be since era III of the Deutsche Bundesbahn.

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It will take a few more months before delivery, but then a classic for the now popular epoch IV in gauge 1 will be available.

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Here are now professional photos of what is probably the most attractive 1-gauge novelty at Bauma.

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There are still many European locomotives that could make a career as gauge 1 models. Here is a high quality model of a locomotive with character from l'Italia bella. All the facts and 27 photos.

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Spur1-igartig.de has masterfully built a substantial part of the Reutlingen South Station as a Gauge 1 model. The building is intended to be the impressive centerpiece of the diorama, with a highly interesting track plan.

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MarGe Models has new products for modern truck transportation and agriculture.

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Der Würfel mit den vier beleuchteten U-Buchstaben steht noch auf dem Turm am Dortmunder Hauptbahnhof. Auch wenn DUB jetzt DAB ist, eignete sich die Brauerei als Inspiration für ein Spur-1-Diorama. Und ganz in der Nähe herrscht Wiedersehensfreude.

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Steiner Modellwerke will soon be introducing new state railway freight cars.

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22 photos of the German and Swiss wine barrel cars that Fine Models will deliver for gauge 1 at the end of October.

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27 Fotos der Güterzug-Begleitwagen Pwgs 41 der zweiten Serie, die Fine Models Ende Oktober für die Spur 1 ausliefern wird. Mit dabei ist auch der rote Wendezug-Befehlswagen.

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spur1info is able to announce new carriage models today, exclusively for subscribers. Photos, video and brochure.

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Im Teil 2 des Reiseberichts treffen wir Altes und Neues. An einem Haltepunkt sind die Epochen I und VI vereint.

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Visiting old photo locations makes you creative.

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A very special giant model railway station in 1:32 scale is on display at Fine Models – Hamburg Dammtor. 39 large-format photos.

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Modern freight cars are colorful. The gray service tank cars of the DB have become yellow and red water cars. A few yellow examples for gauge 1 are still available at Kiss.

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Color pictures of railways were rather rare in the post-war and subsequent economic "miracle period" of Germany. Heinrich Petersen searched for such pictures at the Railway Foundation and provided vivid commentaries on them.

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Horst Göhr has brought the drive of the Gravita from Gauge 1 Austria up to date and patinated the model. 18 photos.

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In Wieren, the lines from Uelzen to Stendal and Braunschweig divide. Diversion traffic flows and sometimes comes to a standstill here because Berlin - Hamburg is partially closed.

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Due to a closure of the (Berlin -) Wittenberge - Hamburg line for essential construction work, ICE and EC trains will take a detour via Stendal, Salzwedel, Uelzen and Lüneburg until December 14, 2024. A visit to Uelzen and along the America line. 48 photos.

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After the 9810, Wunder is now delivering the class 988 with Bavarian roots as an all-round successful gauge 1 model. 46 photos in large format.

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Actually, no project list was planned for the end of August. But the numerous new product announcements from Spur 1 Austria are reason enough for an update.

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Before the production models start rolling shortly, an intensive look at the Spur 1 Austria production sample: 44 1267 from Bw Rheine with tub tender. 75 large format photos.

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The French TEE cars of the Mistral 69 type have arrived, Lematec is now delivering them. Luxury for gauge 1.

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Fine Models GmbH is on vacation until the end of August. Spur1info already has 63 photos of production models of the freight train baggage car and the luxury horse-drawn carriage.

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Sometimes you wait until something comes along. But now they are here: the photos of the freight car trio from Steiner Modellwerke. With three firework stars fresh from the Steinhuder Meer!

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UPS, actually one of the most professional logistics companies, is not working as usual and is not delivering. With consequences.

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An Austrian logging railroad with charm runs on narrow modules and 16.5 mm gauge. Many self-made switches and self-built vehicles make for interesting operation.

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Next year, Modelbex is planning to deliver a popular French electric locomotive for 1 Gauge that has hauled famous express trains.

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The Wismar railcars from Märklin for gauge 1 will come later.

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For epochs II to IV, a German company offers interesting tractor models with a high level of detail that are well suited to gauge 1.

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Die Elektrifizierung der Höllentalbahn von Freiburg im Breisgau bis Neustadt und Seebrugg erfolgte zunächst mit einer Oberleitungsspannung von 20 Kilovolt. Ein Dokumentarfilm.

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Construction work on the DB network used to be short and almost painless.

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Today is World Cat Day!

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A couple of photos of freight trains loaded with tubes. 1971 and 2007.

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The first two parts of the series on loading freight cars in accordance with the regulations focused on bulk goods and wood. The final part of the series will focus on general cargo and scrap, with the emphasis on the amount of cargo and not on cargo securing.

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There are three somewhat hidden collections and museums in the Hanover area that technology enthusiasts and engineers should not miss out on. Children and grandchildren can be there and will be amazed, because many things can be touched.

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The current project list shows some postponements and concretizations. A gauge 1 model is even due to arrive earlier than planned.

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The white pointed roof refrigerator cars from Dingler form a contrast to ordinary freight cars for gauge 1. They were produced with and without a brakeman's cab.

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Dingler is currently delivering the excellent refrigerator cars from the Italian FS. Only a few examples for gauge 1 are still available. They are worth every penny.

The first part describes a refrigerated car suitable for ferries with a reduced profile, plus 34 photos in large format.

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Steam locomotives for field railroads are quite rare to find in 1:32. Three of them run on one layout.

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Märklin is unboxing the Big Boy.

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Good layouts, modules and dioramas often outlive their owners. Now a piece of Saxony's narrow-gauge railroad has returned to Horst Göhr for repair and redesign.

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There are suitable tractor units and semi-trailers in high quality for the road transportation of containers in gauge 1:32. A report with 52 photos.

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Since the 1970s, ISO containers have become increasingly popular in intermodal transport. Today, the majority of goods are transported in containers. Unfortunately, the topic was largely ignored in 1-gauge. But now there are inexpensive, modern containers and vehicles for road transportation.

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Märklin is shipping the Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 this July. The gauge 1 model is large and heavy, which makes shipping somewhat more complicated.

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The second part deals with the correct loading of a Märklin gauge 1 dump tipper with ballast or coal.

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At the end of the first half of the year, we take a look at the updated gauge 1 project list, because a lot has changed again.

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The former Ukrainian kit manufacturer announced figures and scenes from today's world.

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In Giessen, I was already able to photograph parts of the "only true" SBB Crocodile Ce 6/8 II from Pesolillo. Now the gauge 1 hand-built model is assembled and impresses with an unusual wealth of details.

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Since absolute attention to detail is generally preached in gauge 1, but there is often a lack of implementation when it comes to loads, Hans Ziegler has calculated what load a car can carry - and on which lines.

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Two events for gauge 1 enthusiasts are taking place next weekend.

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Locomotives normally run for 30 to 40 years, sometimes even longer. However, the class 145 has already served its time at DB Cargo after around 25 years.

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Many roads lead to Rome, so Ern Hettinger has another suggestion for the design of a ballast load that can be removed.

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Empty ballast cars look dull. Hans Ziegler has equipped his Talbot car with a cleverly removable load.

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Märklin has specified the delivery months for the next 1 gauge models.

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43 images, among many others, that exposed the camera sensor within an hour.

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ICE 4 trains now dominate the picture on the Hanover - Berlin line. But when the S-Bahn runs with Reichsbahn carriages, a visit with the camera is definitely worthwhile. 48 pictures from 100 minutes on the line.

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Not only in the United States, but also in Germany, trams fell victim to motorization and short-sighted traffic experts. This also applies to the Reutlingen tram on a meter gauge, which was discontinued in 1974 and even operated freight traffic until 1962. Eleven historical pictures from 1972 with a flair that has long gone.

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It's raining in southern Germany, but there are also some bright spots.

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Wunder is now delivering the class 9810. The production model of the Bavarian local railway locomotive in the livery of the Deutsche Reichsbahn is a joy to behold and shines with unusual details. 56 large-format photos.

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I published the last gauge 1 project list in mid-April. Since then, some dates have been postponed and - what a surprise! - some projects have been canceled. But some things have also been delivered. Nevertheless, there is still room for clear communication with customers, as they remain cautious.

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Kiss will soon be delivering the DB service tank car. A production model stood in front of the camera. 30 photos.

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Reliability of trains is a goal that Siemens Mobility has achieved in its service depot in Dortmund, among other places. A visit report.

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Flashy locomotives and freight cars with a very run-down exterior - only the very brave would want something like this on their gauge 1 layout. A few photos of the freight railroad.

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When enough conversion cars were available for passenger trains, the Deutsche Bahn converted many Donnerbüchsen into railroad service cars. Kiss Modellbahnen offers a maintenance car with kitchen compartment for gauge 1 for epochs IIIb to IV, as they could be found at many medium and large stations.

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All but a few of the Kiss Modellbahnen thunderboxes are sold out. A few DB push-pull command cars are still available: 56 inspiring images.

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Wunder will soon be delivering the DB express train cars. A preview of the excellent, long sold-out gauge 1 models.

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Every now and then there is an opportunity to get to know rail vehicles produced in Germany for export. Siemens Mobility presented the DesiroEgypt for Egypt at a press event yesterday and invited railway journalists to take a ride. The four-car multiple-unit train is based on the DesiroHC, which is used on the RRX, for example.

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Märklin has some summer novelties, including a few for 1 gauge.

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The Wema Bahnatelier is constantly developing figures and original accessories. Now there is a versatile oil stove.

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There are no lakes on the Heiligenberg - Asendorf heritage railway line. But the heavy rainfall in April created an unusual foreground. 39 photos.

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Yesterday was the start of the season at Deutscher Eisenbahn-Verein, Germany's oldest museum railway. Two steam locomotives hauled a variety of passenger trains on the meter gauge line from Bruchhausen-Vilsen to Asendorf. 45 photos with some unusual motives.

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Modellbau Voth produces models for smaller scales as well as impressive bridges for gauge 1.

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Properly secured, realistic loads mean an effort that not every gauge 1 operator wants to make. Removable loads are a practical solution.

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The DB Museum is venturing into one of the last hardly explored topics in railroad history. Next Friday, April 26, 2024, the Nuremberg museum will launch the special exhibition “Under Pressure. The history of the train toilet”. In eight themed areas with around 150 exhibits, documents and photos, the development of the train toilet from its beginnings in the 19th century to the present day is recounted. Exhibits include the chamber pot from Chancellor Otto von Bismarck's drawing room carriage, a model of a faeces transport carriage, toilets in original and miniature size, a pioneering bioreactor and many stories to make you smile.

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Jaffa's Moba-Shop offers a range of 3D-printed figures for gauge 1 that no longer need to be painted. This could be an alternative if you don't intend to portray the model people with a macro lens.

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Sometimes you can't do without stations underground. A model for gauge 1 offers completely new perspectives.

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Tractors are made by Schuco for collectors. As they are built in 1:32 scale, there is always something for model railroaders.

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The Gauge 1 project list is growing, but deliveries are progressing rather slowly.

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Proform is working on new gauge 1 models for narrow-gauge tracks.

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The International 0+1 Gauge Days in Giessen were very well attended. A few figures.

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Here are a few photos of the now painted and lettered hand samples from Gauge 1 Austria, which were exhibited in Giessen.

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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.

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Dirk Becker exhibited his steam dairy in Giessen for the second time. The small 1:32 scale field railway system is well worth seeing.

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At the International Gauge 0+1 Days in Giessen, a gem was almost a little hidden in Hall 1: the RhB station (Davos) Wiesen, a 1:45 scale operating diorama at the very highest level of model railroading. 36 photos in large format.

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Downscaled models are known to be the bread and butter of all model railroad manufacturers. Märklin does it the other way round.

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The international online magazine spur1info is turning twelve years old these days. Now it's time for the first gauge 1 model to be announced under the new spur1infoMAX brand. The ICE 2 is being developed in close cooperation with the market leader and is naturally setting new standards in every respect.

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The extremely creative Michasdorfer Kleinbahn in 1:32 is constantly expanding its fields of business. Now it also runs at a paper factory. 34 photos with many details worth seeing.

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Three interconnected gauge 1 layouts from the Netherlands were the main attraction in Hall 1 at the International Gauge 0+1 Days in Giessen. Model building at the highest level has been offered here. 36 photos in large format.

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These narrow-gauge systems are still worth seeing, even if they have been exhibited before.

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Frank Mäule and Alexander Lösch have created a diorama in gauge 1 to commemorate the remaining branch near Remscheid. Model building at a very high level, as was the case at the International Gauge 0+1 Days in Giessen.

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Spur 01 Modellbahnen from Mülheim an der Ruhr surprised with parts of new locomotives and cars for the 0 and 1 gauges.

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Gauge 1 Austria showed the Henschel-Wegmann train in two versions in Giessen: Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft and Deutsche Bundesbahn.

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A super-fine overhead line for the RhB locomotive from Dingler is in the works. And something neat.

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The new carbonic acid wagon from Steiner Modellwerke arrived directly from Asia. Pictures from the mobile photo studio.

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AMJL has brought along three hand samples. The SNCF UIC cars are very detailed. 44 photos.

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Trade fairs are good testing grounds for model ideas. What about the Breuer tractor?

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The International Gauge 0+1 Days in Giessen were well attended and offered more than any other exhibition of the large gauges.

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The three hand samples of the gauge 1 DB class 151 from Märklin made a very good impression.

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The Donnerbüchsen are on their way, but have not made it to Giessen. Interest is being tested with an interesting model.

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Märklin shows a hand sample of the Wismar rail bus for the first time. First pictures.

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Some quick shots of the production model of the A 3/5 700 from the hotel room. The detailing speaks for itself.

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In Giessen, Pesolillo is showing the first parts of a hand-built model of a Swiss legendary locomotive. spur1info readers will find impressions of a super model photographed on site, which will not only be enjoyed in Switzerland. Never before has such a gauge 1 model of this prototype been produced in brass construction in contemporary quality.

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Steiner Modellwerke will be presenting tomorrow a new freight car as a hand sample for the first time at the International 0+1 Gauge Days in Giessen.

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If you want to recreate the Länderbahnen or the Deutsche Reichsbahn in gauge 1 scale, you will occasionally find suitable accessories - even with steam propulsion. Some examples.

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The more powerful version of Deutsche Bundesbahn's V 100, the class 212 since 1968, in pictures from a bygone era. And one that looks like new.

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The International Gauge 0 +1 Days will take place in Giessen on March 23 and 24, 2024. With a total of 99 exhibitors and 35 layouts, the trade fair is well on the way to becoming the central event for 1-gauge. A preview of trade fair novelties and exhibits.

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Märklin has published new delivery dates. There are hardly any changes.

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The V 100 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn, the later classes 211 to 213, were not particularly popular because they replaced the steam locomotives. Today, every photo of this diesel locomotive is a joy to behold.

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Once again I was drawn to the freight bypass line in the sunshine. 71 photos with ICE, freight trains and engines running empty.

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The freight bypass near Hanover is usually very busy and always productive for photographers. A picture gallery with rare, new and old vehicles.

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Delivery of the DB class 5415-17 freight locomotive, formerly the Bavarian class G 3/4, is underway. Kiss Modellbahnen has once again completed a beautiful model for gauge 1. 60 large format pictures and a review.

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Things are usually tight in a gauge 1 depot. The rusty T3 had to go. A little picture story.

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In 1970, I had the opportunity to experience and photograph the Württemberg T 1005, built in 1899, shunting in a southern German ironworks. The locomotive has been preserved in the Museum of Technology in Berlin.

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Along with track details, freight cars are among the least photographed objects on the railroad. I found a few that matched Wunder's hand samples in the archive. Hoppes in use during track renewal.

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Railroad jargon is complicated and you never stop learning. Reflections on a special form of screw coupler.

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There is another new announcement for gauge 1.

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The last two hand samples of the third series of Bavarian freight cars from Fine Models are a high-side gondola and a boxcar, both with brakeman's cab. 36 photos in large format.

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The hand sample of the Bavarian crane from Fine Models in the Bundesbahn version is much more complex than the Länderbahn version.

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Bavarian state railroad cars are ideal for gauge 1 because they are short and often have unusual shapes. Fine Models has now received the hand samples of the crane wagon and other models. I have photographed them in detail.

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Railroads fascinate most of us because of their technology. From the track system to the radio technologies for train movements and communication between train crews and operations centers and signal boxes, we find here a collection of mostly interlinked technologies that did not exist anywhere else in this form.

This is about telephones of the Deutsche Bundespost and the Deutsche Bundesbahn.

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Steiner Modellwerke have received two hand samples of the Moha milk tank wagons for gauge 1.

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Detailed relief buildings, vehicles and figures provide the narrow-gauge diorama with a background that holds many a small discovery in store.

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The gauge 1 market seems to be calming down somewhat and customer behavior is changing. The current project list shows the state of affairs.

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Dingler produced eleven variants of the Wismar rail bus. The young Deutsche Bundesbahn version was on the photo table. 33 photos with all the details.

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The International Toy Fair starts tomorrow in Nuremberg. Model railroads have almost disappeared.

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You can shunt well on a long gauge 1 diorama, especially if you lay narrow-gauge track. 40 photos to stimulate your imagination.

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Chance brought an old manuscript to light that contained a proposal for an H0 diorama. However, with a little more space you could also develop a varied diorama for gauge 1 that is suitable for all eras. Klusenstein is ideally suited as a layout area for short trains from 1912 to the present day.

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Good 1-gauge layouts are fascinating. But such reports can only be produced if the layout owners open their doors and appreciate the positive effects of professional photos.

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The last report on the magnificent gauge 1 layout in U-shape is once again about the terminus station, its interior and the surrounding area. 30 images.

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A station with three tracks and a convenient loading track marks the end point of the fantastic U-shaped layout from the early epoch II. There is a lot going on here, but nothing seems overloaded or exaggerated. 40 inspiring photos.

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With near-natural vegetation on the gauge 1 layout, you can play with the light - just like outside in nature.

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You can hardly get enough of the curve on the large U-shaped gauge 1 layout, as the hilly landscape is full of action. The longer you look, the more details become visible. Have you spotted the capercaillie behind the tender and the hunter? Even the dark forest reveals perfect model-making skills. 40 pictures in large format and a description.

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It takes some time for a gauge 1 model to be designed and developed ready for production. It is rare to have early access to a new model. Exclusive pictures of the Big Boy when he could already walk.

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The DB self-unloading car Ktmmv 69, which Wunder presented as a hand sample, also characterized mixed freight trains from the 1960s until today. A few examples should enrich the freight
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Märklin is presenting its new items for 2024 today. Gauge 1 is coming up with a heavyweight model.

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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.

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On January 11, 2024, the first gauge 1 regulars' table will take place at the IG-DU in Duisburg.

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By cleverly separating several motifs, a section has been created on the middle section of the gauge 1 dream layout where new details are constantly being discovered. 28 photos in large format show how a 3D effect was created despite the shallow depth.

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Happy New Year! To get it off to a good start, we are showing the first part of a gauge 1 dream layout.

A station with six tracks and a field railroad was the starting point of the large U-shaped layout, which we present with 32 pictures. It also includes a small depot.

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A record number of projects and an astonishing number of deliveries of some long-awaited 1-gauge models made up the year 2023. Things will continue at an even faster pace in 2024.

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The brilliant Italian model maker and classic car enthusiast Attilio Mari is no longer alive.

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spur1info wishes its readers, subscribers, advertisers, suppliers and friends all over the world a Merry Christmas.

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There are always perfectly designed dioramas among gauge 1 model railroaders. But designing an entire layout down to the smallest detail takes a lot of time, a keen sense of observation, craftsmanship and the best materials. Accordingly, it is rare to find such detailed gauge 1 layouts.

The fantastic U-shaped layout, which spur1info will present in several parts with around 160 photos, is a perfect symbiosis of tracks, operating possibilities and a landscape that is very rarely found in this design quality on gauge 1 layouts. The theme of the layout is the transition from the Länderbahn era to the early Reichsbahn era.

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Marcus Jaegers is working on a couchette wagon from Swiss RAlpin AG and six-axle freight wagons. A look at the first samples.

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The railroad world is a unique collection of technologies that never ceases to fascinate. For example, the transfer of coal cargo onto a ship.

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The gauge 1 industry is making further progress. The abuse of pre-orders is finally being thoroughly cleaned up.

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Many water reservoirs for steam locomotives were hidden in more or less inconspicuous buildings, partly because of the risk of frost. For example, the water station in Vöcklabruck, which has now been created as a 1:32 scale model.

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It is easier to create realistic lighting for 1-gauge layouts and dioramas than for smaller model railroad scales. This is because there are hardly any oversized lamps here, especially as LED technology has also advanced miniaturization here.
The Reichsbahn-Bw already shown in the most beautiful light gains new perspectives at night.

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A 1:32 scale railroad depot requires a certain amount of space, but offers the opportunity to set up many steam and diesel locomotives, run them on the turntable and simulate equipping and decommissioning. If you go into detail and have studied the prototypes, a steam locomotive depot is created in the model where you can almost smell the coal fire, coal, slag and steam.

I photographed a Reichsbahn depot from the early 1930s - a real highlight. 32 pictures show it in daylight.

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Deutsche Bahn and other railroad companies are not the only ones looking for engineers. Ern Hettinger also seeks those with a clear profile: applicants should enjoy the airy, authentic railroad experience. A willingness to work in an open cab at any time of day or night, summer or winter, is a prerequisite. We run in 1:32 scale in ANY weather!

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I'm working on a portrait of a very detailed layout playing in epoch I and II. You will appreciate the photos soon.

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51 large-format pictures portray the hand sample of the 935 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn from Wunder, which suggests a very high-quality gauge 1 model of the Prussian steam locomotive for local lines.

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Until early 2024, Jaffa's Moba store will be offering new figures and animals in a different way.

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Wunder again takes the detailing of the gauge 1 model to the extreme with the DB apron express train car.

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Wunder continues its series of highly detailed gauge 1 passenger cars with the apron express train cars. 44 photos make the quality of the 3rd class Reichsbahn car visible.

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spur1info is once again exclusively presenting a limited edition model for gauge 1, which should not only be of interest to collectors south of the Rhine.

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Fine Models is expanding its 1 gauge range for friends of Bavarian railroads with more freight cars. Detailed information and first photos of two hand samples.

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Wema-Bahn has released a few original figures for gauge 1 that can be used quite universally.

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Kiss plans to deliver the Baden tender locomotive Xb, the later DRG class 922-3, for gauge 1 in a year's time. It should be worth the wait. 50 photos show all the details of this attractive switcher.

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For the current tenth anniversary of Steiner Modellwerke, there is a new freight car - and an update.

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Remote-controlled tractors make up the Siku Control range. But there is also a tractor unit for semi-trailers that is suitable for 1-gauge models. How good is the Volvo model?

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Our country station offers plenty of inspiration for all Gauge 1 enthusiasts who want to build their tracks as close to the prototype as possible. 71 photos with incredible details.

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Speyer is the new synonym for the traditional Spur 1 meeting since 2022. In 2024, there will be a new date at the end of the year with continuous significance for the gauge 1 industry. A break with tradition?

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A reader drew my attention to an accessories manufacturer that provides some parts for 1 gauge.

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The rural station in Baden-Württemberg is structurally compact and operationally productive. Inspiring historic photos and a continuing chance find that demonstrates the potential of a gauge 1 layout.

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Dingler will soon deliver its superbly crafted Swiss beer wagons. Photos of all 23 versions.

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Sometimes it's the small stations that have a lot to offer, especially for freight traffic, and that don't require complicated track plans. If they can be used for several epochs, they are perfect for gauge 1. I found such a station in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

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The following description is composed of individual incidents that happened in reality, garnished with a little fantasy. The almost true story inspires us today as a play scenario on our gauge 1 diorama "Bw Fützen", which is the operating center of the Wutachtalbahn, also known as Sauschwaenzlebahn.

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Pesolillo presents new Swiss car models on the platform of the small series in Bauma this weekend. They are available immediately.

Pesolillo presenta a Bauma nuovi modelli di carri svizzeri. Modelli disponibili da subito.

Pesolillo présente à Bauma de nouveaux modèles de wagons suisses. Ils sont disponibles immédiatement.

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Märklin has received a running sample of the DB class 151 electric locomotive. First snapshots of the gauge 1 model assembled from the production parts.

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A photojournalist friend of mine brought to my attention a book review dedicated to a Swiss railroad photographer.

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The Gravita 10 BB is used by DB Cargo and other railroads for freight service. Some picture documents.

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With the Swedish Rc4, Johannes Kerry has fulfilled a dream. But the gauge 1 locomotive is also available for others. 54 photos showing all the details.

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Ladders are a versatile decoration on 1-gauge layouts. Now there are some that are very fine and fit all model railroad eras. You just need a little patience and skill to assemble them.

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From China, Fine Models sent photos of all versions of Henschel's rotary snow plough for 1 gauge.

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The modern diesel locomotive from Voith is now available as a highly detailed 1:32 scale model from Spur 1 Austria. A feast for the eyes! 78 photos in large format show the qualities of the model, which has hardly any weaknesses.

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It's finally here and on the photo table: the long-awaited Gravita 10 BB from Spur 1 Austria. A preview of the production model in the Northrail version.

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Jaffa's Moba-Shop extends its offer with interesting accessories and new figures.

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Thursday and Friday are the days with the most freight traffic. On the Hanover freight railroad bypass, varied train compositions with old and new electric and diesel locomotives rolled by every few minutes. Some over 60 years old. 56 atmospheric photos.

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Horst Göhr has built a gorgeous patinated train turntable with drive. Pictures and a patination tip.

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Dingler previewed upcoming delivery dates.

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Märklin has just announced the new delivery dates.

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Sometimes you come across sources of supply away from the model railroad industry that offer quality and reasonable prices.

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Because of the IMA preparations, the autumn new products brochure appears a bit hidden and without reference to the press. There is also something for gauge 1.

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To match the remote-controlled tractors from Siku, there are plenty of accessories with high play value for all ages. How good is the electrically driven conveyor belt?

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Hans Ziegler was actually looking for a suitable load for the rail transport car. But then things turned out quite differently.

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After a few model runs on the shunting diorama, it was very disturbing that I had given the Köf II in 1:32 two brake valves and brake pedals each during its decoder tuning. Three other gauge 1 models have now also received a prototypical function assignment.

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In the popular epoch IV, short express trains were observed as well, for example between Zurich and Stuttgart. Pictures from my archive with interesting train consists from 1970 to today.

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In two weeks, the Days of Rail will be held all over Germany, where the rail industry will present itself in all its diversity. Märklin is also taking part.

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A special offer for collectors of gauge 1 models.

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In the model railroad eras III and IVa, in which most of the Köf IIs from Steiner Modellwerke are running in gauge 1, their operation on the left track is unfortunately not possible with the correct signal at the train head. This can be set up with a little fine tuning on the installed locomotive sound decoder 5L from ESU, as well as a general reorganization of the locomotive operation towards more prototypical and better overview for the model railroader.

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It took a little while. But now Schuco can deliver an attractive set with GDR tractor Fortschritt ZT 323-A.

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Hans and Walter Ziegler have taken track parts and scrap from prototype photos to further complete their Bw Fützen.

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In the current newsletter, Spur 1 Austria announces the 44 460 from Bw Rottweil, which was taken out of service in Crailsheim in 1973.

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The second batch of Köf II is delivered by Steiner Modellwerke. A few impressions of the well-done locomotive.

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MRCE sells its locomotives, the brand will disappear from the tracks.

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Märklin's new delivery schedule lists a postponed project.

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I photographed a hard-working class 50, a 044, an 038, and more at Aldingen in October 1970. The first of the two freight trains contained a surprise.

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Proform has completed a small batch of Rhaetian Railway's Ge 2/4 electric locomotive. The model for gauge 1 is Swiss made and runs on meter gauge tracks.

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Because of the almost sensational demand for gauge 1 models of the class 44 or 043 and 044, I looked into my archive. The tremendous steam development of this heavy three-cylinder freight locomotive made for spectacular pictures.

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At the open-air museum in Neuhausen ob Eck, model builders who value detail and village interiors will find inspiration to recreate.

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Spur 01 Modellbahnen kicks off with a fireworks display of announcements.

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Swing bridges, culverts for a dirt road or a country road, massive bridges made of steel, concrete and natural stones: Bridges lend themselves to layouts and dioramas in many shapes and sizes.

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Brücken gehören zu den spektakulären Bauten der Eisenbahn. Als Fotoobjekt liefern sie Anregungen zum Nachbauen – als Diorama oder Teil einer Anlage.

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The third part of Thomas Zeitz's building report on the kiosk of Jaffa's Moba-Shop is about the interior and the exterior of the diorama.

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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.

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What is she like now, the 02 0314-1 from Märklin? The steam locomotive model for gauge 1 also has great play value.

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100 unique photos in large format document the gauge 1 production model of the 02 0314-1 of the DR from Märklin, item number 55127. The steam locomotive model has an elegance all of its own.

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The Märklin gauge 1 locomotive cuts a fine figure on the photo table. Here are the first pictures from a large series. Look forward to more!

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Already for a few years there are little known meter gauge tracks with stainless steel profiles.

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Finally, a few photos and impressions from the Spur 1 meeting in Speyer.

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In Speyer, JoWi showed the day-and-night effect in wallpapers for layouts and dioramas. You can even take a look at the moon.

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In Speyer, Spur 1 Austria presented a dewy sample of the Deutsche Bundesbahn's class 043, an oil-fired locomotive of the former class 44. In the photo studio, the model showed its qualities in detail. 53 photos in large format.

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Spur 01 Modellbahnen has taken its website and forum offline at short notice today.

Ten hours later the world has changed.

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The limited-edition passenger train of the Gotthard Railway is about to be delivered. Photographic insights into the luxurious interior.

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The 205-item project list did not have much to offer in terms of deliveries in the first half of the year. The delivery dates in the second half of 2023 and 2024/2025 are correspondingly numerous.

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The modular layout of Dr. Thomas Pauli from Öhringen was exhibited for the first time and had an effect on the visitors of the Liller Halle by something that is rarely found in gauge 1: real operation. "Playing with meaning" was the name given to it once a long time ago by a railroad magazine.

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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.

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At the new booth, Spur 01 Modellbahnen showed a hand sample of the DB class 66.

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There were no new products at Märklin in Speyer, but there was good news and impetus.

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On the joint stand of Dingler and Lokladen were some hand samples on display. Still a handful of the beautiful Ge 6/6 I of the Rhaetian Railway are available.

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In addition to the SNCF steam locomotive 231.G/K, Wunder showed other hand samples of Bavarian locomotives and a four-axle conversion car in Speyer.

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Premiere hatte in Speyer auf dem Stand von Fine Models ein Handmuster der Baureihe 95 und die bayerische AA1.

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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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Das Bild, heute bei Wunder und Fine Models aufgenommen, symbolisiert eine Seite des Internationalen Spur-1-Treffens.

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Midsummer is traditionally Gauge 1 model railroad time. And so the Gauge 1 friends leave the attic and basement and travel to Speyer to see the latest handbuilt models.

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Among others, the DB class 043 and the still unpainted samples of the Austrian baggage car and the "Bremen" are on display at Spur 1 Austria. First photos.

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Steiner Modellwerke has provided spur1info with photos of the hand samples of the announced stock car and boxcar. The models will not be on display in Speyer.

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Dingler has had its hand sample of the class 87 reworked. Here are new pictures of the model, which will be exhibited this weekend in Speyer at International Gauge 1 Meeting.

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In Speyer, the hand sample of the 310 will be displayed by Spur 1 Austria for the first time. spur1info readers can see the model in advance on 64 photos, complete and with all details that are not visible to the naked eye.

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Scanning old negatives is time-consuming and puzzling. But a special train in Singen in 1975 could be dated. A few days later, an unusual work train passed by that could almost be recreated on 1 gauge.

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For a long time there were hardly any novelties at Schuco, because the company structure has changed. Now some vehicle models were announced again, which fit to the gauge 1.

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The forum of Spur 01 Modellbahnen, which was shut down two weeks ago, has returned.

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There is an interesting film about the DB class 1812 in H0 at Märklin-TV.

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Diverse traction current systems in Europe were an obstacle to cross-border trains in the 1960s. A publication just released by EK-Verlag memorializes DB's multi-system locomotives, some of which are still in service.

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The Müngsten Bridge, opened in 1897, is 107 meters high and crosses the Wupper near Solingen with two tracks in a spectacular way. A remarkably good film about Germany's highest railroad bridge is available at public service TV WDR.

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Stuttgart's main station was a well-functioning terminus with interesting rolling stock in the 1970s. A look back to epoch IV. Later, Märklin also advertised model trains here.

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When the Deutsche Bundesbahn was still run by experienced railroaders, every depot had an emergency train ready to provide rapid assistance in the event of a derailment. Of course, locomotives and personnel were also kept on hand for this purpose. So they were quickly on the spot.

Meet the Rottweil emergency train on standby and on the way is shown in ten pictures that I took about 50 years ago.

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Thomas Zeitz presents here for beginners his method how he paints figures for gauge 1. It should give courage to just start.

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This morning it was still there, now it is deleted: the forum of Spur 01 Modellbahnen.

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RailAdventure has commissioned the second new locomotive. Against a suitable background.

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Sometimes you have to make do with what's available on the gauge 1 market - until you come across better alternatives. Now the German roundhouse has been replaced by a ring-shaped locomotive shed based on an Austrian prototype.

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After several announcements and postponements, it's time for a current project table of the gauge 1 models, some of which were announced more than nine years ago.

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50 years ago, the steam locomotive era of the Deutsche Bundesbahn was almost over. Special trips with steam trains, circulations of the last steam locomotives and test runs with converted vehicles determined the picture. 18 photos from my archive that bring long-forgotten things back to light.

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The exhibitors of the Gauge 1 Meeting in Speyer are now known.

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The Deutsches Technikmuseum (German Museum of Technology) and the Technical University of Darmstadt have digitally recreated the Anhalter Bahnhof. It can now be entered virtually.

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Evidence photos from the manufacturing plants in Asia are always confidence inspiring. Here are some that prove that the Gravita from Spur 1 Austria will soon be in completed production.

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On May 8, the registration deadline for the International Gauge 1 Meeting in Speyer ended. A list of exhibitors is not yet available. Some exhibits can be expected.

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Gauge 1 is ideally suited for prototypical patination, which should not stop at buildings. In addition to a keen sense of observation and a willingness to experiment, photos serve as a welcome stimulus.

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Watch trains live and with sound and immerse yourself in faraway landscapes: a few tips.

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The control gear of Märklin's S 2/6 and the movement of the fireman are interesting to watch in the video.

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Gauge 1 locomotive collectors are getting new material. Märklin announces several model versions as summer novelties and tries something new with the prices.

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Dingler has new photos of the hand sample of the class 87 announced over the weekend.

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Dingler will be showing a hand sample of a new locomotive in Mainz today. Here are the details.

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This weekend, the second Spur1 & Spur0 fair will take place in Mainz. Two hand samples will be on display for the first time, one already here at spur1info.

On Sunday the journey by car is a bit more complicated because of an event.

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AMJL is delivering the second batch of French boxcars for 1 Gauge. A closer look at the Ghs with many photos.

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May has come, dioramas are growing.

Micha Schmidt has packed a small scene in a cigar box.

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Spur 1 Austria lowers a price and announces a new model version.

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In addition to the well-known suppliers, there are also original figures at companies that are little known in our country. With them, for example, there are two Bugattis.

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The Wema Bahnatelier figure manufactory has released a new figure that can be used for many eras: a kneeling pavement worker.

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The Bavarian-Palatinate S 2/6 from Märklin is a beautifully shaped locomotive whose prototype remained a one-off. The gauge 1 model comes up with a working fireman and a decreasing coal supply and uses the possibilities of the die-casting technique very well. A review with 82 photos.

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The S 2/6 from Märklin is finally on the photo table. Here are the first pictures.

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Märklin's new delivery date list brings clarity to upcoming deliveries.

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The S 2/6 from Märklin was delivered by a freight forwarder. This has consequences.

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Inflation makes everything more expensive, so I have to raise the subscription price a bit. From now on the annual subscription costs € 96.00, that is € 8.00 instead of € 7.30 per month.

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The next trade show for 1 and 0 gauge will take place at the beginning of May. A small preview of what will be on display in Mainz, Germany

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Dingler's side unloading cars (hoppers) for gauge 1 are now available. First photos of the production models.

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Vossloh's G 1700-2 BB is now available as a gauge 1 model from Kiss Modellbahnen DE.

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The Toury sugar factory in France, founded in 1875, once had an extensive narrow-gauge network for beet transport and factory traffic. Uwe Haas has set up a monument to it.

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Lok- und Waggonbau Klaus Wagner presented a diorama in Gießen that was designed down to the last detail and featured several locomotives: The small depot.

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The meter-gauge Rhaetian Railway already exists very successfully in all model railroad scales. Now Dingler and Proform are pushing ahead with the development of 1m models - a new subject with great appeal in the gauge 1 world as well. Swiss manufacturer Proform already has a range on offer that is even suitable for outdoor use.

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Planning reliability is a high priority in Gauge 1 with its often long delivery times - and not just for customers. Market leader Märklin is now thinking ahead and wants to shine with innovations.

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At the end of the first quarter of 2023, the project list has changed because a number of new products have been added, almost finished models are on the move, supplier parts are missing, and some manufacturers in Asia are making deadlines a gamble. One thing is clear: everything is taking longer.

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Dingler is currently delivering the Ge 6/6 I electric locomotive for the Rhaetian Railway of Switzerland. Only a few copies of the small series are still available.

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The West Saxon 0e-friends offered 0e-fun in Gießen with a large module layout.

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Two Austrian exhibitors displayed new material for landscaping, dioramas and buildings in Gießen.

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Stangel has some new cardboard kits that can be used to create imposing and small buildings as well.

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The model railroad club "Friedrich List" Leipzig e. V. showed in Giessen a narrow gauge diorama integrated into a small layout. Special attention was paid to tiny details.

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Antlers belong in every home with a sense of ambition. But the accessories manufacturer Jaffa's Moba-Shop also stays technically up to date and presented a new development.

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Spur 1 Austria delivers the frame cars, also the Gravita is coming soon.

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Wunder showed available models and hand samples in Giessen.

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At Märklin in Gießen presented in the showcase soon available gauge 1 models.

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In the crowded halls there was no way through until after 2 pm. At Fine Models, a novelty was hiding in the rather pale hall lighting.

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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.

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Next weekend the International Gauge 0 +1 Days will take place in Giessen, near Frankfurt. Gauge 1 is well represented.

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A technically very interesting small volume model is waiting for demanding customers. Spur1info already has the facts.

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Modellbau Marcus Jaegers has completed two new gauge 1 freight cars for SBB Cargo.

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A modeler has built an Austrian-style locomotive shed for a gauge 1 layout. Of course with interior equipment. 33 photos.

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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.

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Märklin has specified its handsome delivery program for 2023. And there is good news from Dingler.

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If you want to have the classes 24 and 64 originally planned by MBW, you should hurry up with your order at Spur 01 Modellbahnen.

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Horst Göhr has turned a simple locomotive shed kit into a highly detailed model for 1 scale. 56 pictures, prototype photos and a video.

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Dingler brings attractive gauge 1 cars for international traffic. First photos exclusively at spur1info.

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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.

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The hand sample of the Kiss DB oil car makes a largely convincing impression in the photo studio. But setting the right tone is harder than you think.

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The freight bypass in Hannover is always worth a visit. A rich photo yield from 90 minutes.

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Fresh on the photo table from Asia came two hand samples of the freight train accompanying cars from Fine Models.

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Fine Models/Kiss Modellbahnen Germany has received a hand sample of the DB service tank car. First photos of the gauge 1 model.

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Obsolete gauge 1 brass models can be brought up to a higher standard - and offer tinkering fun. Bernhard Lindlbauer has taken on an old gondola.

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Lack of space is one of the biggest challenges in 1 scale. Here is a rural gas station for which there is room everywhere and which can be easily replicated.

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The Michasdorfer Kleinbahn has been completed. The light railway layout has now been extended by a corner module, which is again characterized by the near-natural design.

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Since February 10, RailAdventure has been operating the Siemens EuroRunner 20 diesel-electric locomotive, which has been available as a gauge 1 model before.

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Dingler builds 23 colorful and graphically varied beer cars from Switzerland for 1 gauge. Here are the illustrations.

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Märklin has announced its delivery program for 2023.

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Steel wheels on steel rails are subject to wear. But where are the limits?

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In part 2 of the current freight rail photos, we encounter a 145 with train destination display and colorfully decorated electric locomotives from Europe.

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MBW Spur 0 GmbH ceases operations. Spur 01 Modellbahnen continues business under a new name at the same address.

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A look at the law makes it easier to find the law, was a standard saying of professors in law seminars. Three hours on the railroad line make it easier to get an overview of the ever-changing locomotives, railroad companies and freight cars. The current railroad is more colorful and diverse than ever before. A nice contrast to the brown and gray freight trains of yesteryear.

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After a few new announcements, new delivery dates and changes at MBW, it's already time again for the updated Gauge 1 project list.

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Jacek Wysocki from Poland has already built a few locomotives for 1 gauge. With the Newag Griffin he has created a new masterpiece.

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Already available next week are some novelties from MarGe Models for modern road traffic, agriculture and loading scenes.

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The overview of almost 200 planned Gauge 1 projects is difficult even for insiders. Everything is in flux.

Here comes the current table and a new display that shows at a glance which models customers have to wait a very long time for being realized.

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After a long break, Weinert Modellbau is again developing some fine accessories for 1 gauge.

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Following the newspaper article, there is now the press release on the state of affairs at Märklin.

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Traditionally, Simba-Dickie and Märklin take stock before the Toy Fair. Sales have fallen, prices will rise.

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The hand sample of Deutsche Bundesbahn's class 9810, which Wunder will produce for Gauge 1, is likely to trigger a desire to buy among Bavaria fans. 35 photos showing all the details.

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Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz and Kiss Modellbahn Service are working together with immediate effect.

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Volume 1 of the standard work by Hans-Jürgen Wenzel "Die Baureihe 5710-35" has now been published. It is a must read for friends of epoch II.

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If it weren't for Märklin, you could forget about the International Toy Fair. For years, a visit has been less and less worthwhile because model railroading is only a marginal phenomenon there. So now what?

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Märklin is launching a number of new items this year, some of which were already known or - like the Wismar rail bus - were deliberately scattered. But there are also older car models, albeit at steep prices.

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A few details about Gauge 1.

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In 1976, I took photos at the Freiburg im Breisgau railroad depot, among them two small locomotives. One scene fits particularly well on a gauge 1 layout.

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Unfortunately, the presentation of the hand sample must be postponed.

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A review and 46 large format photos show the strengths and small shortcomings of the Koef II, first batch, from Steiner Modellwerke. A gauge 1 model that is a joy to look at and also well suited for shunting dioramas.

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Spur 1 Austria provided some photos of the ÖBB frame cars that will be delivered soon.

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When I visit my hometown and the weather cooperates, I like to take a few photos at the old trunk line, where new vehicles can always be seen.

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The handbuilt sample of Dingler's Wismar rail bus is not yet complete, but demonstrates the quality and finish to be expected. 32 photos with interesting details.

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An unbelievable number of announcements, modest deliveries, and many problems in detail characterized the year 2022. Will 2023 be better for 1 Gauge? Probably not. And then there's a prize for excellence for the first time.

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spur1info wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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The amount of new announcements and delivery postponements now overwhelms even insiders. Almost 200 Gauge 1 projects are currently waiting to be completed. And more new products are added every week. Collective insanity has taken hold in 1 Gauge.

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The list of Gauge 1 projects is getting longer and longer.

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Horst Göhr has completed and photographed the Neuendorf-Karritz station. The attention to detail is visible - and this is what the 1 gauge is predestined for.

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Announced in 2021 by Studio Chilap, the DR battery-powered towing vehicle is now ready for production. The handmade model for gauge 1 has special features.

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Unfortunately, in these challenging times, deliveries of 1-gauge models are sometimes delayed.

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Once again, Gauge 1 suppliers empty their freshly replenished cornucopia and announce many new products. Here are the details.

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There is exciting news.

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Looking at the cabs of Wunder's E 93 hand sample makes you want to climb aboard. 52 photos show the qualities of the highly detailed brass model for gauge 1, which is scheduled for delivery in 2023.

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Fine Models has received the first photos of two production models of the short Bavarian baggage cars.

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Epoch IV has been gaining importance in Gauge 1 for quite some time. Now there is one more suitable vehicle from Schuco, the Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1600.

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Small messages on 1:32.

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"Vollendete Baukunst" - Perfect Architecture is the name of the large-format book by artist and model builder Volker Gerisch. The title could not be more apt, because Gerisch leaves nothing unfinished, he miniaturizes in 1:22.5 scale and goes to the limits of what is possible - occasionally even beyond. This has also resulted in by-products such as old-fashioned telephones and lamps in 1:32 for 1 gauge.

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During Black Week, which is still in progress, you'll be pelted everywhere with cheap mass-produced goods from China or shop-wares from dusty corners of the warehouse. Everything has to go, even if the discounts were already valid before and will be even bigger at the beginning of 2023, because potential customers have good reasons to hold back. Without compulsion to buy and discount, there is also still next week a pretty figurine set of Wema-Manufaktur, which you can (let) give.

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Not everyone has the space to document an entire station area in 1:32 scale. In narrow gauge, the stations are naturally smaller. Therefore, a masterpiece was created with the three structures of Ochsenhausen, which spur1info has the chance to show with 44 photos.

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50 photos and a review of Wunder's distinctive Bundesbahn KKks and Tae(m)s 890 swing roof cars for Gauge 1.

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The command car for push-pull trains is a hand sample from Kiss Modellbahnen with an interesting interior. 28 pictures showing all the details you haven't seen before.

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Hand samples are the first attempt to put a model on wheels and are necessary to avoid errors in batch production. The Di-27 from Kiss Modellbahnen points in a good direction for the upcoming 2023 gauge 1 models.

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The "Sour Cucumber" has grown. The Michasdorfer Kleinbahn, a somewhat obscure field railroad on 1f gauge, has been expanded by a module. 35 photos bring out the qualities of the layout construction.

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Horst Göhr's rural station is nearing completion. Here are some snapshots of the building.

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Yesterday, I was able to photograph a new field railway module of the "Saure Gurke" in 1f scale. Here is a little appetizer for some unusual photos that stand out from the photographic monotony in magazines and forums. Because it all depends on the lighting.

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The outdoor grounds of the DB Museum in Nuremberg are home to some rarities. But the mechanical signal boxes are not to be sneezed at either.

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A visit to Nuremberg is worthwhile, because the city has a lot to offer. The main attraction for railroad fans should be the DB Museum, for which you should take plenty of time.

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MarGe Models is shipping some new trucks and tractors for the current epoch VI to fit gauge 1 models.

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Klütz is known for its compact station with turntable, whose buildings also were available for gauge 1. The light railroad with 600 mm gauge of the Foundation deutsche Kleinbahnen offers interesting perspectives and some nostalgia. 60 photos.

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New projects and updated delivery dates for gauge 1 models dominated the news last week.

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How do you get the railroad and the solar eclipse in the picture at the same time? Tough!

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The hand sample of Dingler's Wismar rail bus has arrived and was photographed right away. Here are the first photos of the impressive model.

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Pictures of the two Gauge 1 hand samples of the G 3/4 from Kiss Modellbahnen.

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Here come now the first hand sample photos of the Swiss beer cars from Dingler.

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Once again, there is old in a new version.

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Brick and half-timbering, a small footprint and a touch of romance: Horst Göhr builds a small train station in the Altmark region of northern Saxony-Anhalt that unfortunately lost its function 21 years ago.

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I received the following news about Bauma.

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Angular modern locomotives have their own appeal. The hand sample of the Gravita 10 BB from Spur 1 Austria could reinforce the trend towards 1/32 scale models of currently operating locomotives. 50 photos showing all the details.

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The date for the 2023 Spur 1 meeting in Speyer is now fixed.

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Two kits with small kiosks from Jaffa's Moba-Shop and Plus Models have been taken on by Thomas Zeitz and completed and refined. Part 2 of his illustrated report.

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The Gauge 1 pioneer Bockholt has ceased production at the end of March 2022. That's what it says on the homepage since a few days.

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Culemeyer road rollers brought freight cars and heavy loads to places where there were no tracks. RailAdventure has developed auxiliary bogies for transferring rail vehicles that work on rail and now also on road.

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Steiner Modellwerke has added Bavarian whistle and bell signs to its program.

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Flexible freight cars in all colors, new types of containers and lightweight construction, prototypes and new couplers: At InnoTrans in Berlin, you can experience the rail trends of the next decade. 58 pictures show where the journey is headed.

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Locomotives made up only a small part of the exhibits at InnoTrans 2022. But there were spectacular engines among them that would also be eye-catchers in Gauge 1 scale.

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More than ever, the future of passenger rail transport consists of multiple units. InnoTrans 2022 made that clear. But the drives are becoming more environmentally friendly.

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The Austrian class 52 steam locomotive from Spur 1 Austria is distinguished by its rich detail and excellent sound. A detailed review and 74 large-format photos show the qualities of the Gauge 1 model.

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InnoTrans, the world's largest rail trade fair, opens today in Berlin. 124 new rail vehicles will be presented on 3.5 km of track. RailAdventure has brought some of them to Berlin.

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Märklin's gauge 1 locomotives of the class S 2/6 or class 15 have a coal load in the tender that appears to be decreasing. What is the technology behind this?

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Märklin's fall novelties for Gauge 1 are big and heavy. In addition to the green Köfferli, there is also a German electric locomotive that is still in use today.

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If you want to pass the time while waiting for the Märklin novelties, I have something for you. Alstom is currently touring Germany with a multiple unit train that draws its energy from hydrogen via fuel cells. As far as the hydrogen goes.

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Exclusively, spur1info is showing 44 large-format photos of a release sample of Märklin's S 2/6 for Gauge 1. Except for tiny details that still need to be corrected, the sample shows the Gauge 1 model as it will be delivered in December 2022.

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Usually, you see very little of the interior of an electric locomotive. Wunder's 151 for gauge 1 fascinates with a detailed replica of the engine room, where the bar is set very high. Exclusive pictures that fascinate.

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Märklin has updated the delivery dates for gauge 1 models.

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The Wunder stake cars for Gauge 1 that came onto the market in 2011 are still without equal today. Completely made of metal, with fold-down end walls. Gauge 1 friend, what more could you want?

Without loading, the Rlmms 56 looks cool despite the great attributes and doesn't really want to fit in with the other, partially aged cars. Therefore, the stake car received an adequate loading with fine track yokes.

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Klingenhöfer Miniaturen expanded its extensive assortment with additional animal figures for Gauge 1. More dogs, rats, a swan and a brown bear are offered ready-painted to enliven dioramas and layouts.

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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.

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The gauge 1 models of the ELNA 6 from Kiss Modellbahnen are about to be delivered. I was able to take a close look at the version of the Eschweiler Bergwerks-Verein. A review with 59 photos in large format showing all the details.

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On the photo table was a hand sample of a wine barrel car of the "Deutsche Weinkesselwagon Gesellschaft m.b.H. Kitzingen". A gauge 1 model from Fine Models, this version fits very well with the other Bavarian freight cars.

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Thomas Zeitz has taken on the task of building two kiosks simultaneously: one from Plus Models in resin and a laser kit from Jaffa's Moba Shop. First, a detailed build report on the refinement and finishing of the kiosk from Jaffa.

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In English, one word can have many meanings. That gives scope.

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Dingler hat eine Animation des kommenden Wismarer Triebwagens produzieren lassen. Einblicke in das kommende Spur-1-Modell.

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Dingler has received the G 90 freight cars and is now starting delivery.

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Going on tour with a speeder: For some, it's just another job.

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On September 16 and 17, the German Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport is organizing Rail Days with the rail industry. The events are more inventive than the advertising logo.

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During the Days of the Railway Friend at the German Railway Association (DEV) between Bruchhausen-Vilsen and Asendorf, freight trains ran on meter gauge. The oldest load on a 125-year-old flat car was a 99-year-old tractor.

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As usual, during the Days of the Railroad Friend(s) at the Deutscher Eisenbahn-Verein, there is more operation between Bruchhausen-Vilsen and Asendorf on meter gauge than on the other operating days. But on the standard gauge line the "Kaffkieker" shuttled.

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Today and tomorrow the Days of the Railroad Friend take place around Bruchhausen-Vilsen. There will be traffic on the meter gauge railroad, a standard gauge railcar and shunting demonstrations showing the loading of standard gauge wagons onto roller trucks and corresponding freight trains to Heiligenberg and Asendorf.

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The remote-controlled tractors in 1:32 scale need trailers to fulfill their purpose. Here are presented some, part of which even have a servo drive and lighting.

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For the operators of gauge 1 railroads of the newer eras, there are inexpensive remote-controlled vehicles that bring movement to roads and freight yards.

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The model of the class 52 for gauge 1, which will soon be available from MBW, is something to behold. 72 first-class photos in large format and a review without whitewashing.

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Now the details of Wunder's class 935-12 for gauge 1 have been finalized.

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60 photos of the production model of the DB class 52 from MBW.

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The International Toy Fair has ideas for the general public, who previously had to sneak in with dealer tickets.

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There is no shortage of interesting trains in the east of Hanover even on Sundays, where the freight bypass and the main lines to the east and north meet. The most interesting train from RailAdventure came after sunset. 36 photos, some of them spectacular, with trains and traction units of all kinds.

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Like the DB class 111, the class 1812 is a timelessly beautiful locomotive. MBW has now announced that it will deliver the multi-system locomotive for the 50th anniversary in 2024. It will be able to handle international trains.

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The International Gauge 1 Meeting in Speyer was a success. How does it move on?

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Due to slow customs clearance, the two Donnerbüchsen hand samples from Fine Models arrived only today. 18 pictures of the attractive passenger cars for gauge 1.

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A photographic foretaste of some gauge 1 exhibits in Speyer and unusual insights into Märklin's 02 0314.

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The International Gauge 1 Meeting will take place next weekend in Speyer. The number of exhibitors at the new location has shrunk. But there are some new hand samples and novelty presentations.

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There is news from the Gauge 1 scene.

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In the third and last part of the report about Michasdorfer Kleinbahn, the viewer is offered many perfect details and an amazing track plan.

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Part 2 of the Michasdorfer Kleinbahn leads through a forest in which some things are quite scary. 31 atmospheric photos in large format.

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In Giessen, the field railway module boxes of the Michasdorfer Kleinbahn were constantly surrounded. I have photographed the layout in 1:32 scale at Micha Schmidt elaborately and captured many details that you can only perceive with the camera. 30 photos in large format.

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There was an amazing activity in the first half of 2022 when it came to the delivery of gauge 1 models. A short summary and a look into the future.

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The class 64, which is being realized by MBW as a gauge 1 model, was a beautiful tender locomotive. 30 photos from my archive, some of them more than 50 years old, recall long-gone Bundesbahn times and the uses of the compact steam locomotive.

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Märklin announced today in a dealer newsletter that some gauge 1 steam locomotives are already sold out ex works.

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At the International 0 + 1 Gauge Days in Giessen, Andreas Schuster from Atelier AnSchu had his latest creation on offer. This is a stock winch in gauge 1, applicable in workshop and for mounting on locomotives. A kit made of nickel silver, very detailed and - above all - immediately available.

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In Annecy, about fifty kilometers south of Geneva, stands the magnificent Maison Gallo. A replica for 1 gauge.

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Finally, a few snapshots and information from the International Gauge 0+1 Days in Giessen.

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Wunder has now decided to produce DB's four-axle conversion cars.

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Those who wanted to explore all the layouts needed a lot of time and were able to gain interesting impressions. The creativity of many layout builders was convincing. A picture gallery.

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Proform Spur 1 from Switzerland has completed the first model of the class 6510 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. First pictures.

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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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The International Gauge 0+1 Days in Giessen were well attended. Do both Gauges fit together?

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The three module boxes with a 1:32 scale light railroad, designed down to the last detail, were constantly besieged. It revolves around a sour cucumber manufactory in the style of the 1950s. The modules rightly received the attention, because the modeler works on a very high level.

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AMJL had decided at short notice to exhibit in Giessen. And brought an interesting experience with them.

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There was a lot on display at the large Spur 1 Austria booth.

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Push-pull command cars dominated the scene at the Fine Models and Wunder booth at the International Gauge 0+1 Days in Giessen, Germany.

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Märklin's S 2/6 for gauge 1 presented itself in Gießen unpainted with the molded parts ready for production.

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Snapshots from the International Gauge 0  +1 Days in Giessen.

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This coming weekend, the International Gauge 0 +1 Days June 2022 will take place in Giessen, north of Frankfurt. The focus is clearly on gauge 0. For the first time, gauge 1 is coming along quasi piggyback and on a trial basis in order to gather experience in the flood of trade fairs and exhibitions as to which might be worthwhile in 2023 - and which might not.

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2018 was a colorful year with countless announcements of gauge 1 models. The spur1info project list included no less than 238 projects. Not much was delivered - except from Märklin - but there was something for most customers. Among others, they had the choice between models of the class 78 from Märklin and Kiss.

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A few interesting versions for gauge 1 enrich the growing market of current rail vehicles.

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The Internet is an inexhaustible source of information when it comes to the history and condition of locomotives and other rail vehicles. But you can't do without books, because reaching for the shelf sometimes provides faster orientation than confusing Wikipedia articles. Transpress has recently published inexpensive German language books on ÖBB and SBB locomotives and railcars that provide an up-to-date overview.

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Field railway kits in 1:35 scale can be equipped with a motorized running gear for 16.5 mm gauge with little effort. Thomas Zeitz shows an example.

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With the prototype of a Lasersachen segment turntable, Horst Göhr has built a nice module as the end of a branch line.

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In part 2, Axel Kreidel describes the operating locations and self-built buildings of his gauge 1 layout.

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And again there are more 1 gauge novelties.

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The model has already been announced, now the hand sample is available: the MaK 600 D from Spur1-Exklusiv is nearing completion.

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An interesting announcement for European gauge 1 customers.

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With gauge 1, space is always at a premium if you want to do some operating. Axel Kreidel has equipped a room with a small layout that allows varied running and switching.

Part 1 describes the conception of his layout based on Bavarian motifs.

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Now the price for the new Dingler hopper has been set.

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Some novelties for gauge 1 and postponed delivery dates characterize the current project list. Much remains unpredictable.

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You don't have to own the most modern locomotive to form an era-appropriate freight train with Dingler's new cars. First information and photos of the two hand samples for subscribers.

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The E 03 001 with a TEE train was announced. But it was also worthwhile to be on the road with the camera. A picture sheet with 34 current photos.

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At the end of May, the long announced TrainExpo.ch will take place in Birmensdorf near Zurich. In addition to the focus on 0 gauge, 1 gauge will also be represented.

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From France we received photos of the SNCF covered freight cars for gauge 1.

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MBW has initial illustrations of the class 64 and is working on a quick delivery date.

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The Swabian narrow-gauge railroad Marbach - Beilstein - Heilbronn has been memorialized. A comprehensive book. If only layout and printing would be better...

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spur1info readers have known for a while that it's coming: the DR's 02 0314 experimental steam locomotive for Gauge 1. And we have another idea for Märklin.

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Photos come in from Austria of models of the ÖBB class 52 from Spur 1 Austria, which have arrived at a customer.

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After a forced break due to Corona, the International Gauge 1 Meeting will take place again this year. However, not in Sinsheim as before, but in the Technik-Museum in Speyer, the headquarters of the Speyerer Veranstaltungs- und Messe GmbH. The date has also been changed.

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Where I took pictures 55 years ago, I still make photos today. Photos from there and on the road.

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2017 was a richly varied year for buyers of Gauge 1 models. A look back.

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Many thanks for the condolences that have reached me from Europe and the USA.

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Due to a death in the family, the office and editorial office will be closed until May 4.

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Informations about gauge 1 items.

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Klaus Wagner regularly invites to his Gauge 1 meeting in the garden. Snapshots from the weekend.

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Turning an old V 60 from Pein into a highly detailed, contemporary gauge 1 model: It's possible, if you are capable of doing it.

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For subscribers only.

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The modular field railway layout of Thomas Zeitz has already been presented with many pictures. Here now his description.

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Horst Göhr has built a DB track maintenance worker's house.

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2016 was a year with an unusually diverse range of models for Gauge 1.

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Two Polish modelers were running PKP diesel and steam locomotives they had built themselves on a large gauge 1 oval. And Stangel had brought along new kits.

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At the Spur1/Spur0 fair in Mainz, there were also unusual things to see in 1:43.5 scale: Narrow gauge with minimal space requirements. One idea could also be transferred to 1 gauge.

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After the success of the well-attended fair at the beginning of April 2022, the date for the Spur1/Spur0 fair 2023 has now been set: it will take place on May 6 and 7, 2023 in the Alte Lokhalle in Mainz.

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Together Jörn Gomann, Marc Schneider showed his Hünstetten station, which allows for varied operation with only three switches.

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There is a lot going on at Klaus Wagner's gauge 1 layout, which was presented at the Spur1/Spur0 fair in Mainz.

28 photos give an insight into the operation.

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A discovery at the Spur1/Spur0-Messe in Mainz.

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Thomas Zeitz presented his versatile 1/32nd scale field railway at the Spur1/Spur0 Messe in Mainz.

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In Mainz, there was an interesting model that is built to order.

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Images.

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At the Spur1/Spur0 fair in Mainz, the small Rigibahn locomotive on the rack fascinated.

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spur1info has now been online for ten years.

An attempt that has succeeded.

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A beautiful old, contemporary modernized locomotive shed, many exhibitors and visitors. The first fair in Mainz for gauge 1 was a complete success already on the first day.

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Due to age, the network of gauge 1 dealers is shrinking, but online retail with its tiny photos can only inadequately convey the fascination of gauge 1. That's why the leading gauge 1 suppliers have developed a new concept that brings their products closer to typical target groups.

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2015 was a year of new Märklin products for Gauge 1, but other suppliers also came onto the booming market with attractive handbuilt samples and models.

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There is news.

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See next page.

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We have the Vectron as a model for gauge 1, and the Traxx 2 as well. But today's rail traffic has even more to offer. A picture gallery with 48 current photos.

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Short notice.

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2014 was a eventful year for Gauge 1 and the reporting of spur1info.

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The weekend after next, the Spur 1 Spur 0 fair will open its doors in the former locomotive shed in Mainz, Germany.

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Dingler has specified the model versions at the Rhaetian Crocodile. The meter gauge model for 1 Gauge is coming.

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A steaming Märklin novelty marked the dawn of Gauge 1 in Göppingen in 2013, live steam models rolled between high-quality brass models.

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News for subscribers.

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At the beginning of April, spur1info will be ten years old.

A good occasion to look back on how Gauge 1 and spur1info have developed.

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In 1976, I photographed some DB class 485 railcars with class 885 cab cars in southern Baden.

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The large module layout "Saxon Narrow Gauge Railroad Hamburg" was disbanded. 26 pictures for the farewell.

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Newsflash.

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Tohru Nakamura, who runs the top restaurant Tohru in the Schreiberei in Munich, has once again received two stars from the Guide Michelin. Congratulations!

You can also enjoy exclusive catering from him in Luxon, RailAdventure's contemporary modernized TEE observation car.

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The "Schöne Württembergerin", the class C of the K.W.St.E. and later class 181, is comprehensively described in a new book.

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Gauge 1 locomotives became more detailed and got new features almost every year. Hans and Walter Ziegler have equipped some older models with lubrication pumps that appear to be powered.

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The friends of Bavarian gauge 1 models have no need to complain about a lack of offers. The tender locomotive of the class D XI, the later class 984-5, should fulfill some wishes as a Kiss model these days. A report with 47 photos in large format.

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There will soon be attractive new commercial vehicles for the slowly growing number of gauge 1 railroaders who prefer current models.

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An information.

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The fifth gauge 1 locomotive of 2022 will be delivered in the next few days. At least! Otherwise there are announcements and delays. The project table for your planning.

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Steiner Modellwerke has provided a hand sample of the Swiss semaphore signal for photographing.

The model for gauge 1 impresses with its details.

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Schuco has also this year a large and interesting range of vehicles for gauge 1.

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For the first time a German book describes in detail the eventful history of the railroads in Alsace and Lorraine, France. It is worth reading.

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The Prussian T 3 from Wunder is expected to be delivered in March 2022. An intensive photographic look at the attractive gauge 1 model with 36 large format photos.

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The handbuilt model of the post-war version of the Köf II is presented with an open cab and BSI switching coupler. The DB locomotor model was developed by Steiner Modellwerke and is scheduled to be available as a production model in the summer of 2022.

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In the summer of 2022, the small Köf II or class 323 locomotives are to be delivered by Steiner Modellwerke. The excellent handbuilt model of the 323 454 in detail with 32 photos.

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The upcoming Bavarian rest-stop signal for gauge 1 offered by Steiner Modellwerke has a very special appeal.

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Steiner Modellwerke is working on various semaphore signals. An intensive look at the hand pattern of the Baden main signal.

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More than ten years ago, Hans and Walter Ziegler already refined their two class 91 models and published this rejuvenation in a print medium. Now the old Märklin models received a matching steam generator for realistic steam clouds.

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Weinert's offering for 1 gauge is modest this year.

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Finally there is a new product announcement again. MBW intends to deliver models of the DB class V 60 and its following versions of the classes 260 ff. in 2023.

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MBW has surprisingly announced that gauge 1 models of DB's class 65 will be delivered this year.

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Part 2 of the review of Wunder's class 111 gauge 1 models with 31 crisp large format photos.

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Three gauge 1 models of the DB class 111 from Wunder are shown and reviewed. Part 1 of the review contains 58 photos in large format for connoisseurs and the undecided.

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Have a look.

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A little preview of the well done class 111 for 1 gauge from Wunder.

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Most suppliers have commented on new releases and delivery dates for their Gauge 1 models since the end of December. The current table for your planning.

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Here is something for you.

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RailAdventure spent the weekend towing Deutsche Bahn trains that were silted up and trapped by last summer's flood. Some pictures.

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Dingler had the hand sample of the G 90 patinated. A few photos.

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Part 2 of the description of the Vectron model from Kiss for gauge 1 is devoted primarily to the fascinating wealth of detail under the locomotive frame. 39 large-format photos provide unusual insights.

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Kiss Modellbahnen is just delivering the gauge 1 model of the Vectron from Siemens Mobility. The multi-purpose locomotive, which has already been sold over 1,200 times, is also very well done as a model. A short presentation of this European electric locomotive and the first part of a review with many informative photos showing all the details.

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The photos of the Vectron from Kiss are almost ready. A small preview of the excellent gauge 1 model.

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In the fifth and final part of the report on the Saxon Narrow Gauge Railroad Hamburg we look at the three stations of Wilkaustein, where standard gauge and narrow gauge were cleverly combined. 40 photos.

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The S 2/6 just announced by Märklin has features that were not available in 1 gauge.

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For the canceled Toy Fair, Märklin announces models of the elegant Bavarian S 2/6 steam locomotive for 1 gauge.

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Markus Probst of the Swiss Proform Spur 1 locomotive manufacture has built a 44 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn with pulverized coal firing and is currently working on the 65 1052 of the DR. He also announces a Swiss steam locomotive.

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Part 4 on the Saxon Narrow Gauge Railway Hamburg deals with an industrial siding, the interlockings on the standard gauge line with three-rail track and a light railroad. A gauge 1 layout can be that diverse. 43 photos.

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It was already foreseeable weeks ago that the Spielwarenmesse 2022 would hardly be attended and Omicron would continue to spread. Now the organizer has canceled the fair.

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The stations Vierenstraße and Venusberg of the large Saxon narrow gauge railroad Hamburg are presented with 34 photos. There are many possibilities for shunting operations here and a locomotive shed in each location. The buildings were self-built after Saxon prototypes.

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Dingler is presenting a two-axle freight car as the first new item in 2022 for Gauge 1. Not much time will pass until delivery.

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The second part describes the development of the module layout of the friends of Saxon narrow gauge railroads in Hamburg. The large 1e narrow gauge layout has ten stations. Three of them are presented in part 2 with 35 atmospheric photos in large format.

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A large narrow gauge layout based on Saxon models has to be dismantled. For the time being, we take a last look at the gauge 1 module layout, which reproduces the flair of the Saxon narrow gauge railroads of the Deutsche Reichsbahn in the 1970s to 1980s like hardly any other.

Part 1 with 38 photos in large format.

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A highly detailed Saxon narrow gauge layout is waiting for the detailed presentation. The first photos.

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Gradually, some momentum is coming back into the Gauge 1 scene.

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Since 2012, more than 2,000 articles and 25,000 to 30,000 photos have been published in spur1info. Since the Spur 1 magazine is running with a new, better software since November 2019 and the old archive will be shut down in the foreseeable future for software technical reasons, I am now trying to save what should be saved. With first success.

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A new subscriber from South America builds French 1/32 scale townhouses at the highest level, inspired by Emmanuel Nouaillier. Miniature art at its best.

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All the best for the new year!

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Look here.

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MBW has set out to produce class 44 steam locomotives for gauge 1. Individual details have already been determined.

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Horst Göhr has weathered a refrigerator car at the end of its operational life.

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Frohe Weihnachten!

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While the Spielwarenmesse press office was still looking forward to personal contacts at the end of January 2022 yesterday, Märklin, the largest model train exhibitor, is canceling now its participation.

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As far as Gauge 1 is concerned, the year is over, though surprises can never be completely ruled out. Since this year 2021, it has been normal to be surprised again and again about the winding paths of the industry. A look back and forward.

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Trains in the snow are part of winter. Here you can watch them.

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Märklin will not realize some gauge 1 novelties due to lack of advance orders.

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As I have already reported, the Gauge 1 meeting 2022 will not take place in Sinsheim. Here is now the announcement of the organizer.

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For some railroad models, the question arises for a variety of reasons whether there was a prototype. Bruno Waldmeier has given some thought to this.

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There is news from the Gauge 1 world.

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High quality 3D printed figures cover many eras and situations. Belgian 3D studio.be has again expanded its large program.

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Almost finished is the large H0 layout in the Märklineum in Göppingen, Germany. Snapshots and impressions.

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MarGe Models from the Netherlands is constantly developing new modern truck models in 1/32nd scale. With two trucks, hurry is the order of the day.

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How do you build a ballast plant or a loading station? Horst Göhr shows: Like this, for example!

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Fine Models announces several freight train conductor cars for gauge 1 for 2023.

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MiniArt will soon launch a kit of the Tempo E 400 high loader flatbed.

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Small locomotives are found far too seldom for Gauge 1. MBW will soon be delivering the DRG, DR and DB class 80 shunting locomotive. The attractive steam locomotive model is suitable for shunting in passenger and freight stations as well as in industrial operations. On a diorama, the tender locomotive could serve sidings.

A review with 48 photos.

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After a long hesitation of the Gauge 1 suppliers and the fair organizers, it is now clear: Instead of Sinsheim, there will be a second fair after Mainz, which will deal with Gauge 0 and 1.

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There is an alternative to the figures that come with the SNCF 241-A-58 from Märklin.

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Corona, missing decoders and the high transport rates continue to influence the Gauge 1 market and are delaying deliveries. But there is also news in the current list of Gauge 1 projects.

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...from the Thuringian Railway Nostalgia Program there is a video worth seeing.

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One floor of the Märklineum in Göppingen is devoted entirely to Märklin model trains. A portrait with 52 photos.

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Märklin began producing toys in Göppingen in 1859. The Märklineum, which was actually to be ceremoniously opened in a larger circle in mid-December, sets up a monument to the company's hardly manageable history and testifies to the ingenuity and adaptability of the model railroad market leader. The Märklineum can be visited under the usual Corona restrictions.

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In the summer of 2017, I portrayed an exceptional gauge 1 layout in Austria. Now a photographically very talented student provides us with atmospheric photos of the further built layout.

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Finally, a few snapshots from the Intermodellbau.

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Over 30 model railroad layouts were exhibited at Intermodellbau 2021. Most were of high quality craftsmanship and with original ideas or completely based on the prototype. Often it is model builders from abroad who implement a theme in great detail.

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Intermodellbau is the Mecca of model railroad layout builders. Gauge 1 is also represented.

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At Intermodellbau, Fine Models/Kiss showed more hand samples - and already a production model.

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Fine Models is presenting the hand samples of the second series of Bavarian freight cars at Intermodellbau - and already a part of the third series.

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At Intermodellbau, Fine Models and Wunder showed new hand samples.

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Good morning,

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Tomorrow the Intermodellbau starts in Dortmund. Gauge 1 is only represented on a small scale, but will present new hand samples.

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Modern and old electric locomotives bear weathering and operating traces of varying intensity. But some traces they have in common. 45 photos with which you can judge the quality of patination on gauge 1 models.

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The class 111 from Wunder is a long awaited gauge 1 model. Some photos.

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Horst Göhr demonstrates with three 1 gauge tank cars how to weather freight cars close to the prototype and without uniform mist from the airbrush.

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With a little modeling experience, building a scale 1 modular layout is not that difficult. Choosing the right season, the result is a jewel that displaces the dark season.

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On November 27 and 28, a Model Railroad Day will be held at the Museum of German Inland Navigation in Duisburg. Gauge 1 modules with Ruhr area flair will also have their premiere at this event.

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From Korea the first photos of the second series of Bavarian freight cars have arrived, which Fine Models has announced for gauge 1. Bavaria fans will be pleased.

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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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MBW announces the DB diesel locomotive of the class V 90 or 290 as an inexpensive gauge 1 model.

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The DB KKks 89/Taes 890/Taems 890 swing roof car from Wunder Präzisionsmodelle brings a new design to the range for gauge 1 freight cars. The hand pattern suggests a versatile model for gauge 1.

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The final spurt in the delivery of the announced gauge 1 models is open. Despite the difficult situation due to the dependence on China, there are individual rays of hope. And something is also happening at the trade shows.

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Wunder produces a very small number of the Bavarian MCCi steam railcar for Gauge 1, which on the prototype formed the basis for the ET 85. We present the pilot sample of the Oktoberfest version with 51 photos.

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The Tenda Line is technically one of the most interesting railroads in the French border region with Italy. But a ride on the "Train des merveilles" is disappointing and partly a waste of time.

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An old photo of an engineer and a certificate from the GDL could help with genealogical research. Do you have any ideas about this?

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Modellbau Marcus Jaegers has two new flat cars based on German and French prototypes in its program.

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Swiss live steam operators regularly fulfill their wishes for robust steam locomotives. Now Wyko has delivered a series of the Gotthard Railway Company's A 3/5 in the appropriate place.

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I received photos of the 01Treff from Maarn, Netherlands.

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In the third and last part about the train des pignes in the south of France, another 62 photos document this beautiful steam railroad and its meter gauge line in Provence. In total, there were 168 photos - enough to fill a book.

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As Märklin confirmed upon request, the Gauge 1 models of the modern Bombardier Traxx 3 electric locomotives and the new container cars will only be realized if there are enough advance orders.

Friends of modern railroad models should therefore pre-order the locomotives and cars from dealers by October 31, 2021.

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First pictures of the Gauge 1 hand samples from France.

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Spur 1-Exklusiv issues a V 65 diesel engine for gauge 1 that has particularly exclusive features.

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Steiner Modellwerke has decided to add two more versions of the planned small locomotive for gauge 1 to its program.

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In the second part we continue our journey with the pinecone train and have plenty of time to explore the station and the village of Annot. And then the locomotive is turned for the return trip.

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France has a number of beautiful meter gauge railroads. We took a ride on the Chemins de fer de Provence. A report with 55 photos that will give you wanderlust.

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Dear international readers,

Welcome to spur1info, the world's only online magazine for the friends of Gauge 1. Gauge 1, that means museum-quality 1:32 scale models, mostly made of brass or die-cast, operating on 45 mm gauge tracks. Like the well-known garden railroads, but much more detailed, handcrafted in small series and true mechanical masterpieces.

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Now that the Corona pandemic seems to have been contained to some extent, model railroad and model making fairs are taking place again. But what about next year?

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In the 1970s, DB locomotive 85 007 stood in the parking lot in front of the engineering college in Constance. As a museum piece, it came to Freiburg under a shelter. Hans and Walter Ziegler have rebuilt it in 1:32 scale. A building instruction for patient model builders.

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Surprise, surprise! An experienced small series manufacturer enters the gauge 1 market. spur1info knows the facts and exclusively presents three complete models with 84 photos.


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Jaffa's Moba-Shop has provided spur1info with the new catalog in advance, which contains new figures and accessories for gauge 1.

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Some Gauge 1 projects will not be available in 2021 despite long-standing announcements. Instead, other models are coming unexpectedly - and a flood of new announcements. "It is dangerous to lean out" takes on a whole new meaning here. The current project list has 195 items.

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There are some news from the indefatigable gauge 1 industry.

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There are current news from the gauge 1 industry.

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Wema Bahnatelier has added to its assortment a craftsman and two figures handling the wheelbarrow that was already delivered.

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Heavy and very powerful is the new Ce 6/8 I from SBB Historic that Märklin is offering as a gauge 1 model. A review of the Swiss electric locomotive with 76 expressive photos in large format.

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Usually, Märklin's fall novelties for Gauge 1 are not particularly plentiful. But this year everything is different. The extensive new product program offers a few surprises and a bang for the buck. A detailed report.

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A little foretaste of the photos I'm currently taking of the Märklin model of SBB Historic's Ce 6/8 I 14201. The gauge 1 model impresses with many details.

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The Gauge 1 novelty merry-go-round continues to spin at high speed.

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The Saxon Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Breitenbrunn-Rittersgrün in the Ore Mountains, Germany, is well worth a visit.

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A few notes.

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The list of Gauge 1 projects has grown to 185 models and model families. Some deliveries have moved closer, but numerous projects have been delayed.

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In the third and last part of the report about the Fichtelbergbahn of the Sächsische Dampfeisenbahngesellschaft (SDG), we once again meet steam trains on the way and look at the Hüttenbach Viaduct and the terminus Kurort Oberwiesenthal, which has a nostalgic automat. Two videos complement my photos.

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In the second part we look again at the station Cranzahl, other small stations at the narrow gauge railway and accompany trains with the camera.

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Wunder will shortly be introducing a new freight car for 1 gauge. It is a swing roof car.

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The Fichtelbergbahn Cranzahl - Kurort Oberwiesenthal in Saxony overcomes a difference in altitude of 240 meters (789 ft) on a route of 17.4 km (10.8 m) in the Ore Mountains. With steam, of course. We went along for the ride.

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Current freight cars are painted colorful and make the modern railroad colorful and attractive. Modellbau Marcus Jaegers has produced a modern white-red painted Eanos of Rail Cargo Austria.

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As the first version, Fine Models has just delivered the gauge 1 model of the E 71 13 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn. 57 large format photos show all the details of the Prussian electric locomotive classic. The review describes the strengths and shortcomings of Fine Models' model - and clarifies the question of whether the competitor's locomotive is better.

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Some nice details were found on the modules in Annaberg-Buchholz. 22 photos in the fifth part of the report.

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Fine Models is currently delivering the E 71 13 and the blue E 71 19 of the DB. First photos.

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To partially rebuild a dismantled narrow-gauge railroad and to run a busy operation on it: At the Pressnitztalbahn, volunteers have managed to bring a Saxon narrow-gauge railroad back to life. A visit and a ride are worthwhile. And you quickly realize: The Harz narrow-gauge railroads could certainly learn a lot from the narrow-gauge railroad operators in Saxony. 47 photos showing an adorable 750 mm narrow gauge railroad in the Ore Mountains.

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The Oschersleben depot and some DR locomotives are the subject of the 38 photos from the gauge 1 days in Annaberg-Buchholz.

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Now it's off to Schlettau and Klütz on the modular gauge 1 layout in Annaberg-Buchholz.

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You might look to Fort Madison from time to time. Here's a new perspective.

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In the second part about the gauge 1 operating days in Annaberg-Buchholz, we go to a railroad depot and a large diesel filling station.

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And once again there is a novelty for the gauge 1 to announce!

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Wunder will announce a new locomotive model for gauge 1 in the next days. spur1info already has the details.

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After numerous heavyweights, there is finally a compact vehicle on the market for Gauge 1 that is suitable for shunting in tight spaces.

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The Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) in Saxony, Germany, offer a lot of variety in terms of railroad technology in a very small area. Ore Mountains stations and lines were the theme on the approximately 120 modules of the fourth Annaberg-Buchholz Gauge 1 operating days initiated by jübe-modelle. The self-builts, together with the DR vehicles, looked authentic and the operation remained relaxed. Part 1 with 51 photos in large format.

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After almost two years of tireless work for spur1info, we need a little break.

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To build seven tank cars, you need time and patience. Now they are ready to roll on 45 mm track.

Aby zbudować siedem wagonów cystern, potrzeba czasu i cierpliwości. Teraz są one gotowe do jazdy po torach 45 mm.

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There is no better prototype than the prototype. And suddenly chance helps to make an idea come true in 1:32 scale. A series of worker's houses, supported by an automobile manufacturer, was converted into models down to the last detail.

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At the end of July, model railroaders who have chosen the GDR Reichsbahn as their model will meet for operating days in Annaberg-Buchholz (Saxony).

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In July and August, there will be even more 3D printed figures in Jaffa's Moba Shop. Here we see in advance what capabilities 3D printing offers.

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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.

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After the 2013 Spur1 meeting in Sinsheim, I reported on July 7, 2013 about Wilgro models that were offered at Wyko-Echtdampf. Among the heavily patinated models were also two worth seeing half-assembled kits of the class 86.

According to the comments, the models created by Mr. Groß in this condition were suitable to enrich the respective scene as rusty models on the siding or on a scrap yard.

The following report by Hans and Walter Ziegler shows that there is another way and that the two torsos do not have to eke out an existence as lifeless scrap.

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Passenger transportation in the U.S. still has the charm of the 19th century in many places. An example.

Unimog 406 (Foto: weise-toys)

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Manfred Weise has handed over his model tractor brand weise-toys to a Dutch distributor.

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Modelbex announced today on its website a new steam locomotive for gauge 1.

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The first half of 2021 has ended, a few 1 gauge projects have been delivered and many new projects were announced. Not all delivery promises could be kept. Corona and the dependence on production in China continue to leave their mark.

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Jacek Wysocki from Poland is currently building a tank car train. Here are some snapshots.

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Railroad cranes may be among the least known rail vehicles. This subject, reserved for specialists, has rarely been covered in magazines and books. Udo Kandler has rolled up the history of German rail cranes in his book published by EK-Verlag and compiled spectacular pictures.

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From 8:15 p.m.: Glacier Express, Munich main station 1966, Nuremberg switching yard 1975, steam locomotive 051 784-7 1974 and shutdown of the Königsseebahn in 1966.

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Besides the class 182 of Deutsche Bahn, there are other electric locomotives that resemble the Austrian Taurus. An addition.

Some would call it backwoods transportation...

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News agencies, TV stations and newspapers are reporting today what Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Bahn have published as a press release: "By 2026 at the latest, there should no longer be any gaps in coverage along rail lines in long-distance and regional transport." This refers to mobile communications coverage on trains, which network operators and Deutsche Bahn have been working on since 2008 with little success. 16 years of moderated (not only transport policy) standstill in Germany thanks to the Merkel governments have turned one of the most important industrialized countries into a snail-like dawdler that foreign countries can only laugh at.

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A bundle of novelties for the gauge 1 market in Austria and other European countries has been announced by Spur 1 Austria today. Among them are three electric locomotives and two steam locomotives that already existed as gauge 1 models. You can see the prototypes in numerous photos and operations.

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They are needed as decoration for fields along the railroad embankment, but also as cargo in the early railroad eras. Now they are coming soon as a kit: sheep.

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Self-built buildings for gauge 1 are unique models with charm. Unfortunately, the popular model of the brick and half-timbered signal box no longer exists - and it had a different name.

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As of today, the Märklineum in Göppingen is open. Tickets are available online.

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According to a press release, model train accessories manufacturer Busch is owned since the beginning of 2021 by MEG Modelleisenbahn-Gesellschaft GmbH, which already owns digital and O gauge manufacturer Lenz Elektronik and Silhouette, a manufacturer of trees and landscaping accessories.

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In the French zone, French mail cars were also on the road during three decades after World War 2.

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AM Productions from France enriches the growing French gauge 1 market with a first wagon model.

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With nice steadiness, Dingler announces new models in June and is able to show hand samples exactly one year later - usually this weekend in Sinsheim. Because the Spur-1-Treffen had to be cancelled again due to Corona, spur1info shows the photos of the picture-perfect cars.

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66 excellent large format photos show the qualities of the 08 1001 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn, which Märklin produced for gauge 1. The review is about differences to the 241.A.65 and little things that are not so well done. The model should delight collectors who were not previously interested in Reichsbahn vehicles.

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The photos of the 08 1001 of the DR from Märklin are for the most part already done. A foretaste of the impressive exotic steam locomotive that you might want to have in your gauge 1 collection after seeing these pictures.

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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.

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Blunderbusses characterized commuter trains in Germany until the end of the 1950s. Kiss Modellbahnen is now issuing them as brass models for gauge 1 - and some more.

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Thirty years ago, on June 2, 1991, the ICE train service of the Deutsche Bundesbahn or Deutsche Bahn AG started with high-speed trains of class 401. Information and a large picture gallery with views from outside and inside.

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A refined 3D print was the basis for the Reichsbahn maintenance car from Oberdittmansdorf in Saxony.

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Since Whitsun, the first German museum railroad of the German Railway Association (DEV) is allowed to operate again. Although under the Corona-related conditions, but with success to justify the effort. Not only is the train simply operated, but the background of the meter-gauge narrow-gauge railroad and the railroad operations are explained to the passengers. A living museum with ambition.

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The hand sample of the ELNA steam locomotive from Kiss Modellbahnen Germany is ready. First photos of an attractive model.

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Horst Göhr has built the former station building of Spechtritz on the Saxonian Weißeritz valley railway in 1:32 scale - another masterpiece.

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After the announcement of the class 24 by MBW, it was obvious that the class 64 will also come as a gauge 1 model.

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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.

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Only a small double-digit number of customers receive the small series model of the Bavarian cogwheel locomotive PtzL 3/4 or the later class 971 from Fine Models these days. The highly complex handbuilt model is even more enjoyable if you take your time during commissioning. A comprehensive article about the first-class model with practical tips for running in.

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Dingler will begin delivering BLS, SOB and SBB passenger cars tomorrow.

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Spur 1 Austria has received a hand sample of the DR 5280 and had photos taken. Seven large format images.

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Wema-Bahn expands its range of figures and useful things for creating gauge 1 scenes. The originals of the new figure are unpopular because of their mercilessness, but indispensable.

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Spur 1 Austria emailed me a slightly mysterious photo.

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RailAdventure NL enriches the transfer and test runs in the Netherlands with a four-axle electric locomotive for the 1.5 kV DC network.

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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.

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The compact Prussian locomotive as a gauge 1 model from MBW is a joy to look at. A review of the late DB version from Bw Hannover-Linden with 82 photos showing every detail.

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Delivery problems delay the delivery of announced gauge 1 models.

Foto: Amtrak

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50 years ago today, Amtrak, the national passenger transportation company, operated its first trains in the United States. Latest news.

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It was founded in 1982 as "Simba Toys" with five employees. The Simba Dickie Group, with 2,950 employees and sales of €715 million, also includes Märklin. On May 1, 2021, Michael Sieber (65) will hand over the management of the joint family business to his son Florian (34), the third generation.

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The epoch IV version of the 232 001 from Märklin differs from the V 320 001 of epoch III. Some photos.

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Fine Models expands the Bavarian freight car program presented a few days ago with two models for early epoch III.

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Unfortunately, the traditional Bahndammfest at EiWi (Railway Witterswil near Basel), Switzerland, has to be postponed again this year due to corona. The new date is the weekend of 11 and 12 September 2021.

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The International Spur-1-Treffen 2021 in Sinsheim has been cancelled due to Corona.

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Fine Models is expanding its series of Bavarian freight cars with new models for 1 scale. Here are the facts.

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RailAdventure GmbH, the market leader for special transports and test runs with new trains in Central Europe, has acquired the English company Hanson & Hall Rail Services. Six Class 43 high-speed railcars will operate as dual locomotives for the company's domestic services in Great Britain.

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In order for the project to be realized and result in more models, I would like to remind you of an interesting freight car that will be built for 1 gauge.

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...look at this.

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Anyone who offers figures for 1 gauge must think of scenes and situations. The concrete mixer set from Wema is suitable for small construction sites from the time before today's cube house design.

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After the steam locomotives and their cabs in the first part, the second part is about Dingler's V 36 and what can be found and further refined under the hood and roof.

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Removable roofs on the cabs of gauge 1 locomotives allow the interiors to be upgraded and equipped with simple means. Just like movable flaps and doors on engine compartments and front ends, they provide deep insights for the discerning eye of the technically interested locomotive collector. Individualizing and adding to the models are part of our hobby. For Ern Hettinger it is a very essential part.

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The rustic original for a bridge diorama or module in 1:32 scale still needs to be supplemented with suitable rolling stock. Here are 49 year old photos and some new ones for inspiration. They show an amazing range of locomotives, railcars and passenger cars.

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Modelbex has expanded its gauge 1 offering to include a Nederlandse Spoorwegen locomotive that has French relatives.

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Wunder Präzisionsmodelle will soon announce an exclusive novelty for gauge 1. spur1info has the facts.

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The Czech transport company RegioJet, together with the new Dutch night train operator European Sleeper, will add new routes and destinations to European night train services next year. 67 photos show what was going in Prague's Central Station in 2012.

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There are settings that you can't invent. Eventually you will find a believable accumulation of details that inspire a modeler to a diorama. Here comes a bridge scene for gauge 1 that has it all and could be realized on a compact footprint for epochs I to VI.

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On April 3, 2012, the first articles went online. After nine years, spur1info is still the only online magazine in the world with the topic of Gauge 1: German and English, free from the constraints of printed magazines, faster, more critical and with around 3,000 photos per year, a unique source of information for readers on all continents. It is a small, fine community that has not only moved together here as "homo ludens" (the playing man), but also pursues its hobby to a high standard.

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The Hungarian subsidiary of Märklin has developed a gauge 1 model that makes the long waits for production models obsolete. Individual initiative is called for.

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Before the great flood of deliveries in Gauge 1, we look at the past quarter.

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IMA 2021 has been cancelled.

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Die 97 101 der DB im Zustand von 1962 von Fine Models ist die zweite Variante, die hier in 36 Fotos vorgestellt wird. Sie unterscheidet sich in vielen Punkten von dem zuvor gezeigten Länderbahn-Modell.

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Only forty models of the exclusive Bavarian cogwheel locomotive PtzL 3/4 and the DRG and DB versions are offered by Fine Models. 29 photos show the details of the Epoch I version.

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There is news.

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50 years ago, I took a steam special train with 038 650 to Switzerland. A picture gallery.

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There are boring days. Then a trip to the Mississippi is worthwhile. On the Internet, of course.

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MBW announced this morning the class 24 for gauge 1. It is to have the equipment of MBW's class 56.

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It took Spur 1 Austria almost exactly one year from the (second) announcement of the E 71 to delivery. The compact electric locomotive is presentable and inventive. 80 large format photos show all facets and the qualities of this Prussian locomotive model, whose prototype was last in service with the Deutsche Bundesbahn in South Baden.

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The E 71 from Spur 1 Austria is well done. A little preview.

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After his SNCF shunting locomotive, Johannes Kerry is working on a French large diesel locomotive for 1 gauge.

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Jaffa's Moba Shop has two new figure sets on offer.

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The freight line near Hanover always offers surprises. A picture gallery with 45 photos taken in storm, rain and sunshine.

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A kind subscriber brought a disaster video to my attention.

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You don't have to do much to patina Wunder's factory-painted stake cars. The Ziegler brothers show in pictures how they made a model with weathering marks and touched up areas.

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Searching for keywords often brought inaccurate results as well. Now it works.

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Im Morgennebel tauchte heute das Handmuster der bayerischen Lokalbahnlok D XI von Fine Models auf. Bayern-Fans werden sich über die sechs Farbfotos freuen.

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In 2016, the fantastic model maker Attilio Mari had recorded his life's work. Now he is retiring through age.

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Painting figures for 1 gauge is not so difficult with good tools. Fine brushes and pens facilitate the work.

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Fine Models is preparing a second Bavarian car series. The first model is already fixed.

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New projects and postponed deadlines: The current project list gives hope - and will disappoint numerous customers.

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Modellbau Marcus Jaegers has developed a modern type Res freight car, the prototype of which belongs to the German Wiebe track maintenance company.

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Some information from the world of gauge 1 for spur1info subscribers.

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ÖBB and Siemens Mobility today presented the first new Nightjet car. This provides interesting insights into the production.

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Red Hummer, Black Buffalo and BR 01 202: Infantilization and lack of expertise go hand in hand in model railroading.

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Figures have been a trend item in 1 gauge since 3D printing has reached a quality where the fine layers are hardly or not at all visible. This type of production allows all the freedom in the poses, since there is no need to pay attention to undercuts and the position in steel molds. Large series are no longer to be expected in this size anyway.

But 3D-printed figures are generally offered unpainted. If you want to paint them yourself, you have to overcome a few hurdles and, above all, you need the right tools for the precision work on the mini-humans. Part 1 of a series on painting gauge 1 figures.

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As the trade fair company has now announced, the Intermodellbau trade fair will be postponed due to the current development of the Covid 19 pandemic and the associated official measures. The next edition of the world's largest trade fair for model making and model sports will take place from Wednesday, 17 to Saturday, 20 November 2021.

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Shortly after the Second World War, people in Germany had other things to worry about than building model trains. With the Flying Hamburger on a self-built track system, there is a history that should not be completely lost. Especially since there were already functions built in that do not exist in gauge 1 to this day.

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MBW has the first pictures of the production version of the Prussian G 82. The models are scheduled for delivery in March 2021. The photos are promising.

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Frozen turnouts blocked rail traffic in Germany, where normal winter weather that didn't affect rail traffic in the past was immediately hyped up as "snow chaos". Elsewhere, people are simply pragmatic and have ideas. Even if they are not particularly environmentally friendly.

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Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, the day of lovers and those in love. Jaffa's Moba Shop plans to celebrate with a pretty pair of figures.

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Dear readers in Asia: Wishing you a Happy New Year!

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Jaffa's Moba Shop has set its figurine program for 2021 and will post it in the store in a couple of days. The lively looking figures for 1 scale are scans of real people in poses that are very rarely found elsewhere. A preview.

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The shunter set from Noch is suitable for modern eras because of the clothing.

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Dingler received production samples of the passenger cars from BLS, SOB and SBB - and photographed them right away.

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In 1970, snow was still a regular occurrence in February, and winter was not a reason for the Deutsche Bundesbahn to stop traffic as a precaution. Some photos.

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A year ago, Noch announced its first 1:32 scale figures at the Toy Fair. Now they are available in sets of two and three figures.

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Snow and sunshine are good reasons to spend a few hours outside and photograph trains. 61 photos give an impression of what you can discover there. A current snapshot from two main lines east of Hanover.

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Fine Models will announce several versions of Henschel's six-axle snow blower soon.

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The Gauge 1 project list from the end of January 2021 gives a preview of freshly announced new products, some of which are seven years old and are about to be delivered at last. The number is frighteningly high, but completely unrealistic.

A journey into the land of fantasy and adventure that only Gauge 1 can offer.

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The asymmetrical brakeman's cab makes this O-car of Bavarian provenance stand out. An interesting gauge 1 model from Fine Models for the early days of the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft (DRG).

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Fine Models is just delivering the Bavarian open freight cars. 21 photos and a review of the E-car of the Royal Bavarian State Railways.

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Schuco again has an extensive program in 1/32nd scale for 2021, and there are two surprises.

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MTH Trains will close in 2021 after 40 years. Before that, however, there are still three locomotive types in 1:32. One locomotive is expressly also suitable for Märklin tracks.

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"Due to the current Covid 19 infection, Faszination Modellbahn Mannheim 2021 unfortunately has to be cancelled," Messe Sinsheim GmbH has just announced. The fair was scheduled to take place in mid-March.

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There is news for subscribers.

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Dingler is delivering the Italian pointed roof wagons these days. With them, Italian farmers delivered fruit and vegetables to many European countries until about 1985. The well-done freight wagon models belong in every freight train on gauge 1. A description of the two wagon types with 54 photos for connoisseurs.

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Gauge 1 users and collectors in Switzerland are likely to rejoice over the striking Ce 6/8 I from SBB Historic. For all other gauge 1 customers, Märklin unfortunately has little to offer in 2021.

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At the end of 2019, spur1info reported about a Gauge 1 meeting in Hong Kong. Now there is news.

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MBW offers the 0310 also for gauge 1 after the gauge zero model.

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Older gauge 1 models did not always have such a high level of detail as today. That can be altered: Bernhard Lindlbauer describes how to breathe a little more life into a 25-year-old model from Fine Art Models.

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The class ET 85 electric railcar from Wunder for gauge 1 is still to come. However, the EB 85 sidecar to reinforce the train consisting of powered rail car and cab control car is already available.

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Steiner Modellwerke is putting out another variant of the Köf II.

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spur1info shows 59 photos of the two handbuilt samples of the Prussian T 3 in Prussian state railroad version and as a Bundesbahn locomotive, which might make you go weak. Because the three-axle cult tender locomotive is just too sweet! A detailed report describes the equipment of the gauge 1 model.

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Birds and cats roam everywhere, but are hardly available in 1:32 scale. Klingenhöfer now closes this supply gap. Other animals for dioramas and layouts are also included in the program.

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An established manufacturer enters the production of French freight cars.

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All aboard please! Here come another 32 photos with deep looks into the extraordinarily well done gauge 1 passenger cars AB3yge and B3yge by Wunder.

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From 1955 to 1958, three DB repair shops built a total of 653 three-axle conversion cars with baggage and service compartments. Wunder has meticulously reproduced the prototypes. The gauge 1 models are unsurpassable. 42 photos in large format show the wealth of details.

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The three-axle conversion cars of the Deutsche Bundesbahn were coupled in pairs. If you want to couple the new gauge 1 models of the 3yge cars from Wunder close to prototype, you have to plan a little and procure suitable couplers. There are several solutions, which are presented here.

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How was the year 2020, which gauge 1 models were delivered and who had only big plans and vaporware? At the end of the year it is worth taking a critical look at the gauge 1 market. An insolvency, corona, cancelled shows as well as actual and invented delivery problems have hardly affected the hobby. But the ability to deliver is strikingly unevenly distributed. Newcomers to gauge 1 should study the project list in detail.

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spur1info wishes you a Merry Christmas.

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The Wunder gauge 1 models are being delivered these days. About 35 years ago, the DB cars were phased out. What did the passenger trains with conversion cars look like back then, what is also important in the models? 35 photos I took about 50 years ago, when the 3yg(e) cars were commonplace.

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I received the following message from MBW, which contains more details about the price and delivery schedule of the announced models.

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Hans and Walter Ziegler show how they patinated an 01 from KM1 with simple means. This gives courage to try it yourself. Some prototype photos from the end of the steam era give suggestions how far you should (not) go.

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From 2021, the two successors founded after the insolvency of Kiss Modellbahnen will go their own ways.

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A new book sheds a lot of light on the trains of Touropa, Scharnow, Hummel & Co. A must for all buyers of the Touropa cars from Wunder.

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After eleven days in customs, the Gauge 1 production models of the 3yg conversion cars of the Deutsche Bundesbahn have finally arrived at Wunder.

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I just received photos from Fine Models of the Vectron that will be delivered under the Kiss Modellbahnen Deutschland brand in May 2021. The amount of detail will surprise steam locomotive enthusiasts.

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Next week Jaffa's Moba-Shop will introduce new figures.

Here is a preview of the vibrant figures of people and animals from the 3D printer.

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MBW today announced a number of new models: the VT 105 multiple unit as "Senator" and "Komet" and the class 38.

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Many years ago Revell launched two easy to assemble kits in 1/32nd scale, which are now more up-to-date than ever.

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There is something stuck in the planned deliveries of gauge 1 models. The current status.

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For the 2nd Advent it is high time to present the Schuco Christmas carriage 2020. Besides there are some bargains for gauge 1.

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With original accessories, old car models can be remarketed. Märklin took this approach with the G 10 and upgraded it to a car for livestock transport. The gauge 1 model 58945 brings a few hours of handicraft fun into the house and stimulates the imagination.

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Swiss tractors had their own design language and character. A supplier from Switzerland offers 1:32 models based on Hürlimann & Co. prototypes, which are also available in Germany.

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Travel agency special trains shaped the tourism industry in the 1950s, when the own car was still an exception in Germany. Touropa was one of the most important providers of vacation trips to European destinations of longing. The hand sample of the gauge 1 model of a Touropa couchette car spreads pure nostalgia. 35 photos show all details and the surprising quality of the interior design.

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One year after the announcement of the novelty, Wunder has received the first hand sample of the classic express train car of the Deutsche Bundesbahn. The gauge 1 model offers superlative equipment, but will not fit on every layout.

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Numerous gauge 1 projects that were due by the end of the year were more or less silently postponed to 2021. Many a customer will go empty-headed (German phrase: to look at the moon).

But some wagon models and two locomotives will still be rolling in.

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In December 2020, Gauge 1 Austria just announced, the ÖBB class 93 will finally be delivered.

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Next year they should be ready: the SNCF Corail cars for gauge 1.

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You don't want to repack such a heavy gauge 1 model like the V 320 from Märklin. If you need to do so, I have a suggestion on how to do it without helpers.

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It was a pleasure to photograph the two hand samples of the ET and ES 85, in epoch IV the Deutsche Bundesbahn class 485 and 885. The models are produced for Wunder only in double-digit numbers and are not suitable for every layout. Here are the details and 53 photos that show where the journey is heading.

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Wunder systematically works off its backlogs. Exactly five years have passed since the announcement of the ET and ES 85/485 and 885. But now Wunder has received the hand samples. And they are already in the photo studio at spur1info.

Here are photos that whet your appetite for the attractive Gauge 1 models of the vintage railcar from the Reichsbahn era.

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Jaffa's Moba-Shop has expanded its range of products with more figure sets. Some fit very well to the new market stands.

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„Eisenbahnreisen - Fernweh auf Schienen“ is the title of a new illustrated book, which has been published as a licensed edition from Transpress of the English book "Railway Journeys" by David Ross (Amber Books). Arranged according to continents, you will find here in the large format 290 mm x 213 mm about 210 photos from all over the world, knowledgeably annotated to 2020.

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Epokemodeller from Denmark no longer offers gauge 1 buildings.Horst Göhr built and worked on one of the last kits of the water house in Steinbach in Saxony.

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Just in time for the delivery of the Baden car kits from Dingler, Michael Wyrwich from Wyko-Echtdampf delivered the Baden IVg to his customers.

Peter Krattiger has photographed his model and is impressed by the quality.

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A model of a diesel locomotive must offer convincing engine noise. Here's a sample of what the V 320 from Märklin sounds like.

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Märklin's V 320 001 of the DB is a massive diesel locomotive. Spur1info was able to examine it as a pre-production sample. A gauge 1 locomotive with which market leader Märklin shows which impressive and enormously attractive models can be produced with zinc die casting. A few innovations are also included in the package.

A report with 84 photos showing every detail.

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Märklin has provided spur1info with a pre-production model of the V 320 001 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn. The gigantic gauge 1 model is impressive not only because of its weight, but also because of the wealth of details - outside and inside.

Part 1 with 39 photos in unique quality.

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Modellbau Marcus Jaegers has built a Luxembourg Fads in 1/32nd scale for a customer.

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It's the end of October and not much going on at Gauge 1, because some delivery dates have already been postponed into the coming year. Ancient projects were finally scheduled. But a few models are actually still to come until the end of the year.

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After a year of intensive work on spur1info with software upgrade, 221 articles and around 3,600 photos, it's time for a short break.

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A few months ago I introduced new figures for the early railway epochs, which were a bit cumbersome to acquire.

Now there is a much broader offer of the figure designer and a website about it.

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Fine Models has received first snapshots of the completely new hand sample of the Siemens Vectron. The modern electric locomotive is marketed under the in-house brand Kiss Modellbahnen Deutschland.

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Schuco now delivers the tractor RS03 "Aktivist" of Brandenburger Motorenwerke. The 1:32 scale model belongs to the limited series made of resin.

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I received photos from Switzerland of a long train with the cars from Dingler's kits, which are still being pulled by a Bavarian locomotive for the time being.

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After the interior and windows have been installed and the chassis has been completed, the assemblies of the Baden express train car from Dingler can be combined. But in the end there is still a hurdle to be overcome until the gauge 1 passenger car from 1903 is equipped with all the details.

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Dingler has produced various versions of the Baden express train cars from the turn of the century as partial kits for the target group of live steamers. It is partly already soldered, painted and printed, but it requires more experience and patience than the relatively simple assembly of the Baden baggage car.

In part 1 of the assembly description I show with 60 photos how to assemble the car body.

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Märklin will not deliver an important model until next year.

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Because Covid-19 has significantly affected the whole season, the first German museum railroad is operating for the first time in autumn.

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Car kits for gauge 1 are rare and overstrain many model railroaders. Inspired by the requests of live steam railroaders from Switzerland, Dingler dared the experiment and published two kits of Baden cars. The baggage car offers hardly any major hurdles even for beginners - if they know a few tricks and tools. It is not a quick kit for three afterwork hours. But with a little patience and my detailed assembly instructions with 60 pictures you will successfully reach your goal.

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Specialist dealer Beesmodellbahn has decided to develop and exclusively offer a railroad service vehicle.

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Spur1info subscribers often have an information advantage when it comes to announcements of new products. You will be thrilled immediately.

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Fine Models hat neue Fotos vom Handmuster der E 71 in der Bundesbahn-Version. Das Spur-1-Modell wird Holzböden in den Führerständen erhalten.

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At the end of the third quarter of 2020, it is worth taking a look at the current gauge 1 project list. Because by the end of the year a veritable flood of models has been announced, the likes of which we have never seen before. If it will not come otherwise ...

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As the fair company has just announced, the 2021 Toy Fair, due to Covid-19, will not take place in the usual period from the end of January.

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Before the coaling station Hans and Walter Ziegler built a small workshop for their museum depot Fützen. The illuminated model is removable and has a sophisticated power supply.

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Accucraft and the many brands associated with it now have a new online store that makes it easier to keep track.

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The Vectron from Siemens Mobility has now been approved by authority Trafik-, Bygge og Boligstyrelsen to operate for the Danish State Railways. Three locomotives of DSB's class EB are already on their way to Denmark.

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Hardly had MiniArt released a kit of musical instruments than the Ukrainian manufacturers added two pianos. More kits are flooding the market.

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Spur1-Exklusiv has decided to make a special offer.

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This week I received a sample package with figures for gauge 1, which belong to the top class and add unique motifs to the booming market.

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We have the new status for upcoming deliveries of gauge 1 models.

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Despite the current heat wave in Germany, autumn is just around the corner, with gauge 1 novelties that are not quite as hot.

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American-style model railroads are quite rare in gauge 1. But it is worthwhile to be inspired by American layouts.

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Kiss Modellbahnen Deutschland, a brand of Fine Models, announces a new model that hardly anyone would have expected.

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For five years a hardly known railroad company existed in the French occupation zone in southwest Germany: SWDE.

The current EK-Special 138 describes the complicated railroad history after the end of World War II.

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Today I received photos of the Ae 3/6 from Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz.

The three model versions are sold out ex works and may still be in stock at some dealers.

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In 2014 I showed a nice field railway from Denmark in scale 1:35. In the meantime the model maker has changed to a larger scale. A good reason to have a look at the old module layout again. 50 pictures in large format.

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The German cartoonist, who died a few days ago, was also a photographer with a special relation to the railway.

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MBW has published the planned versions of the class 52.

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In addition to the Ziegler brothers' contribution to the construction of the small coaling station, the supply sources now come here.

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The Ziegler brothers have completed their museum depot with a small coaling station. After a long wait they decided to build the model themselves. It is functional and looks good.

Here they describe and show how they went about building it.

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The German accessory manufacturer Bergswerk offers four new water-based premium clear coats which seal model surfaces highly transparent and non-slip and protect them from UV light.

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The new newsletter from Spur 1 Austria brings good news - and critically comments on the speculation in forums about the Chinese production facility.

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In 1927, the Swiss Federal Railways SBB purchased two baggage cars from BLS for use in the "Gotthard Pullman Express". 36 photos of the gauge 1 model of Wunder with fantastic views of the rich interior.

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From 1926, the CIWL's "Golden Arrow" connected Paris and London.

Wunder has created a 1:32 scale model of the luxurious train.

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Two CIWL Pullman cars and a baggage car from the luxury trains "Edelweiss" and "Gotthard Pullman Express" are presenting themselves before the camera. The first one is spectacular on the outside, less so inside. But in any case a gem for gauge 1 collectors with lots of space. Have a look and enjoy!

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Shop showcases of scale 1:32 buildings are often decorated with photos because the decoration is laborious or corresponding goods are not available. A kit with musical instruments for a stylish music shop of epochs I to IV will be available soon.

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A reader gave us an address for high-quality models of metalworking machines. They are delivered ready to use and are highly detailed.

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In May I presented figures for epoch I here. You can also use them in epoch II, if they are painted appropriately.

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If tool making is too expensive due to too small series, the industry turns to additive manufacturing. The now offered accessories, like this lathe, are mostly very inexpensive - but unfortunately not in the 1-gauge scale.

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The Steiner Modellwerke have redesigned the inclined coaling elevator. The lorries will be produced once again.

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While packing the locomotive I discovered the two figures between the polystyrene flakes. They are cast out of metal and neatly painted.

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Messe Sinsheim GmbH just published the decision to cancel this year's 37. Int. Modellbahn-Ausstellung, 19. Faszination Modellbau and 12. Echtdampf-Hallentreffen. The events have been planned for October 30 to November 1, 2020 in Friedrichshafen.

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At Dingler, the kits of the Baden cars are currently being assembled on a trial basis. Here are the first pictures.

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The exhibition in Norway is featured in two videos showing the module layout in operation.

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Fine Models has added two new variants to the Bavarian Lokalbahn steam locomotive project which has been taken over from Kiss.

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Take one! The plastic box, which will be empty at the end of the 2019 season on a pier on the Baltic Sea, ironically symbolizes a part of the gauge 1 market: Order something, we can deliver almost nothing anyway!

Now it's time to bet on the Zero.

Despite tha: the updated list of gauge 1 projects promises more deliveries for 2020 - and some more new projects.

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Spur 1 Austria has a short video of the operating E 71.

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With its 8.55 kg, the SNCF 241-A-65 for gauge 1 is a heavyweight with very high tractive power. This applies to the Märklin model both technically and literally. Because the aesthetics of the French steam locomotive in Swiss hands appeals to everyone. Read the detailed review of the gauge 1 model here, with over 100 excellent photos.

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SNCF's 241-A-65 is a Swiss-based heritage locomotive that leaves no one cold. As a Märklin model for gauge 1 it was worth 98 photos in large format. The pictures of this impressive French locomotive show its strengths and few weaknesses, the review is in progress.

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A few photos on the fly. See more tomorrow.

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

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After his excellent Polish Dragon, Jacek Wysocki built five tank cars. His gauge 1 models are still getting even better.

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Spur 1 Austria today presents a new steam locomotive and another new version. Besides status reports on the currently produced models there is a spectacular announcement: 0 Gauge.

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Yesterday, Deutsche Bahn announced an ICE order with Siemens. Because the press material said so, the journalists rushed at the radio-permeable windows and the bicycle compartments. But because an ICE 3 is not an ICE 3, hardly any media report was correct or was decorated with false pictures.

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There is nothing to replace wood in the model. Hans and Walter Ziegler have revised a flat car from KM1, which improves the appearance with a real wooden floor.

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From Norway I received snapshots of a harmonious, imaginative and realistically designed module layout.

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Sometimes you wonder why certain accessories are not available for gauge 1. Wema is tirelessly producing new ideas from the practical experience of creating a layout.

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The Italian pointed roof cars, which Dingler has announced for gauge 1 now, were part of many freight trains. A glance into my archives – and at a preserved car in South Tyrol, Italy.

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Many locomotives of the Deutsche Bundesbahn were used elsewhere at the end of their service at the state railway. A few V 200's came into the desert - and not each one survived. Klaus Wagner built models of these.

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It is great when guest authors come forward with topics and ideas. I was impressed by the list of a kind guest author, from which market shares and delivery times could be calculated, also because of the hard work that went into it. However, on closer inspection, the mathematical conclusions on this basis were too strict.

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The fourth part deals with two self-built gauge 1 boxcars from the 1980s and other freight car models that were worn out in service.

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Dingler has now described the details of his 14 variants of the two-axle Prussian passenger cars and the mail/luggage cars in greater detail. And an addendum about the Wismar railbus.

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On Sunday an excellent gauge 1 module layout can be visited in Norway.

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The first half of 2020 is nearing its end. Failed trade fairs and obstructions caused by Corona and an insolvency have not had a major impact on the industry. But if you take a closer look at the gauge 1 project list, you will discover shifts in the market. Because some can deliver, others cannot.

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Dingler has now set the prices for the four new projects.

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With a focus on Germany, Dingler announces two novelty packages for gauge 1. Both projects close a gap just in time and will open new perspectives.

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The International Spur 1 meeting in Sinsheim, traditionally held this weekend, had to be cancelled due to Covid-19. But you can find out here what Dingler would have presented there. The novelties are tempting and cover a lot of the scope of our hobby.

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MBW plans to deliver an DRG/DB E 95 in 2021.

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The four production samples of the three-axle conversion cars from Wunder are almost spectacularly successful. The gauge 1 models of the 1950s to 1980s Bundesbahn passenger cars, which were in operation in thousands of copies, offer excellent value for money. 69 photos, which show the enormous variety of details and will increase the anticipation considerably.

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There is news from Kiss Modellbahnen Switzerland.

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Märklin will deliver the 241-A-65 in July 2020. There is even more interesting news from the world of gauge 1.

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MTH from the USA, also represented with "Railking" models in 1:32, will close business.

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The Bavarian low side cars from Fine Models are approaching production maturity. 14 new photos, which should please gauge 1 friends of epochs I and II.

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We continue with patinating examples of the Ziegler brothers. The pictures speak for themselves.

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Märklin has now delivered the second pot car with item number 58725. If you can get the gauge 1 model out of the packaging without a crash, you can look forward to a little handicraft fun.

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On April 24 and 25, 2021, a new model railway platform of Gauge 0 and 1 is planned in Birmensdorf/ZH with the title TrainExpo.ch. Club layouts and models of all kinds in gauges 0, 0e, 0m, On3, 1 and 1m will be shown in operation, products for layout and vehicle model making will be on sale.

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As a dental laboratory technician, Joachim Lutz is very familiar with moulds. He has built a bridge for the gauge 1 club layout with team colleagues that is quite impressive.

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Fine Models has finished the last unpainted shown hand sample of the 97 101. Four photos of the gauge 1 rack locomotive, which will be available in autumn 2020.

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Like the announcement, the production model of DB's class 81 has its premiere at spur1info. The first gauge 1 locomotive from Steiner Modellwerke is now available. The price-performance ratio is right. But what is particularly well done and what can be criticised? A review with 88 large format photos.

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Ten professional photos of the production model of DB's 81 001, era IIIb, by Steiner Modellwerke for gauge 1. For subscribers only.

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Freshly unpacked is the DB tender locomotive of class 81, which has just arrived from Steiner Modellwerke.

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Hans and Walter Ziegler have taken two more freight cars for weathering.

The 1-gauge cars show the long years of service of the prototypes.

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For a long time, far too long, the customers of Kiss Modellbahnen had to wait for concrete results after the insolvency announced in March. Now the results are available.

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"Only through patination a row of cars will look like a real train," wrote Hans Ziegler and sent an article and many pictures showing how he and his brother Walter proceeded with weathering freight cars. This is because brand-new gauge 1 models appear somewhat out of place on a railway landscape that is obviously close to the original.

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Wunder Präzisionsmodelle will produce a rather exotic cab control and baggage car for gauge 1, which had its origin in Bavaria in epoch III.

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Accessories for gauge 1 are usually quite large. Kits can be mounted without magnifying glass and the secure grip of a four year old. The pallet kit discussed here is ideal for fun at the end of the working day - and the result is very close to the original.

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Besides the 07 1001 of the DR from Proform there is also a 07 1001 as a live steam model. It is operating in Switzerland.

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Locomotives in this color scheme are rare. A Polish company stands out with this. Pretty in pink.

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Covid-19 hits gauge 1 more than was to be expected after the interruption of production in China and Korea. Two problems in particular are delaying deliveries.

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The German state railways from before 1920 are more popular with gauge 1 railroaders than is generally assumed. Now there are many 3D-printed figures, but you have to paint them yourself.

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Hundreds of Gauge 1 dioramas and layouts are secretly blooming at private homes. Here we have the last opportunity to view an elongated diorama from Switzerland, which is now for sale.

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07 1001 clearly shows the French provenance. Proform built the gauge 1 model to order.

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The hand sample of Fine Models' E 71 has been painted and lettered. Photos that make you want to own this Prussian vintage locomotive for gauge 1.

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The Gauge 1 Meeting in Sinsheim cannot take place because of the Corona crisis and has been cancelled today.

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The Calenberg Industrial Railway in Oe offers countless ideas for a field and industrial railway in gauge 1 in a very confined space, because improvisation has always belonged to such narrow-gauge railways.

Part 2 with 64 large format photos.

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If you get desperate when coupling 1e narrow gauge vehicles, the model coupling is to blame. Now there is a solution that gives pleasure.

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Achim Lutz has weathered a pseudo-patinated used SBB Eaos open freight car from Märklin according to a prototype photo. The effort was worth it.

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Wunder's makeshift baggage cars have provoked more reactions than any previous meeting - consistently positive ones. Since 1967, the models of these cars have been appearing in front of my camera time and again.

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From 1957 the Deutsche Bundesbahn built a makeshift baggage car from two 3rd class makeshift passenger cars. Like all transitional solutions in Germany, these cars were in use for decades.

Wunder Präzisionsmodelle now delivered the long baggage cars, which were used in all types of DB trains. The gauge 1 models are well made, but need matching radii. 49 photos of all details.

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Spur 1 Austria made test runs with the model of the 93 and published a short report and photos.

Spur 1 Austria

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Many electric locomotives of the former state railways and the Deutsche Reichsbahn have fallen into oblivion because they were only built in small numbers and did not always prove themselves. The German language book by Dirk Winkler recalls them with brilliant photos once again in the memory of railway enthusiasts and engineers. The text has unfortunately turned out rather joyless due to unnecessary flaws.

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Happy Easter, dear readers.

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After Spur 1 Austria, Fine Models also announces an E 71. It is already almost finished. There are understandable reasons for the double development.

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The Austrian class 93 of gauge 1 Austria is nearing completion - and the Easter Bunny brings a rustic electric locomotive.

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From Easter onwards, new groups of figures for gauge 1 motifs will come onto the market. Here is a preview of the figures and planned sets.

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In the Corona crisis many have time to think. And then they start cleaning up.

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Monheim was the terminus of the Bavarian local railway Fünfstetten - Monheim. Now there are the station building and the coaling station as gauge 1 models.

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At the NuSSA in Stadtoldendorf a narrow-gauge industrial railway was exhibited, on which a varied operation was carried out. The railway with 900 mm gauge was built in scale 1:45. A good example? 46 photos show the possibilities and how to create a credible atmosphere in a small area.

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Dingler customers will not have to wait much longer for the bulk freight wagons Ktmm 65 and Ktmmv/Ud-73 of Deutsche Bundesbahn. We take a look at the hand samples. 31 photos and an animation.

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Many passenger coaches of the Deutsche Reichsbahn are still waiting for a realisation in 1:32 scale. A new announcement with details for spur1info subscribers.

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Little is known so far about the class 51 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn, which will soon be announced for gauge 1 as well. Here are the details.

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Lively looking figure sets are the speciality of Jaffa's Moba-Shop. Now we have new products again.

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Schuco launched the Deutz F 3 M 417 in a post-war version and offers it with a wooden trailer.

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Yves Rittener has finished his vineyard. It doesn't get any better than this!

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Due to the development of the corona pandemic, Messe Sinsheim GmbH has decided not to hold this year's Fascination Modellbahn Mannheim, which traditionally takes place in spring, any more. A postponement to the late year 2020 is not promising, also in consideration of the current sensitivities of our exhibitors, the trade fair company has announced.

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At the moment a flood of offers is pouring in on gauge 1 friends. And some articles are already in short supply. Breaking news.

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Wema Bahnatelier has released two new figures, which can be used in many ways.

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Jacek Wysocki's Dragon is finished. An impressive gauge 1 model from Poland, completely self-built.

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In Stadtoldendorf, Germany, Martin Krane recently exhibited its compact 0e field railway once again. It shows that you can build an interesting motif in 1:45 on the space of an H0 layout. In 1:35 or in the true 1:32 scale you would not need much more space. Maybe a reason to think about a little layout.

33 photos with many ideas for your imagination.

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As expected, Messe Dortmund has now postponed Intermodellbau from April to mid August.

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Not a grass mat next to the gravel, but a varied vegetation makes the locomotive shed diorama for gauge 1 worth seeing. Grass and plants have "grown" quite fast. But before that I had another idea.

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In the fifth part of the building report the plumbing work on the roof of the small locomotive shed will be completed. In addition, two realistic-looking puddles are created with the simplest of means.

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Yesterday evening, shortly before 8 p.m., the public service broadcaster Hessische Rundfunk reported about a large gauge 1 layout built by Fine Models and destined for a customer in Asia.

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Kiss Modellbahnen GmbH & Co KG is insolvent. The insolvency proceedings were opened yesterday.

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Jaffa's Moba-Shop presented in Stadtoldendorf three new sets of figures for the first time, which have their special charm.

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For gauge 1, narrow-gauge railways are still a niche product. In search of inspiration we visited the NuSSA - the zero and narrow gauge exhibition in Stadtoldendorf, Germany. It was worth it, because high quality model making was exhibited there.

We start with a field railway in 1:32. 46 photos of a compact, versatile layout.

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Märklin has just announced the current delivery dates.

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The corona virus has current effects: The Faszination Modellbahn 2020 will not take place, as planned, from 13 to 15 March 2020. "Due to the daily changing conditions and the sense of responsibility of the organiser Messe Sinsheim GmbH, the date will be postponed to a later date", the organiser has just announced.

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What have we done without the Internet? If you're still bored, I have something for you.

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Even an engine shed covered with tar paper in 1:32 scale should have gutters. Another challenge for the occasional handyman...

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From 13th through 15th March 2020, "Fascination Model Railway" will once again take place at the Maimarkthalle in Mannheim. Here, model railway enthusiasts will be able to view models and hand samples that they know from reports on the International Toy Fair.

The fair organizer is in contact with the authorities because of the corona virus. As things stand today, the fair will take place.

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Horst Göhr has built a signal box for a customer, which is to be installed on a gauge 1 layout.

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Schuco has delivered some models that are interesting for the 1950s to 1970s. A new large tractor is coming for the present day.

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A diesel locomotive needs fuel from time to time. So a small filling station is integrated into the gauge 1 diorama. This also increases the play value.

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After the positioning test and three glued-on walls, literally basic work is carried out in the engine shed. Parts of the interior fittings are also made. Inspired by imagination, a useful workshop utensil is created, which I have never seen in any model before.

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A small chipboard, a started and a finished kit and a piece of track. This gave rise to the idea of developing a diorama that provides plenty of activity and fun even during the building stage. While doing handicrafts, it quickly became clear that once you started, the ideas develop by themselves. Perhaps also with you, dear readers.

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A few projects and prices have been added since the last release. 175 gauge 1 projects with more than ever uncertain delivery dates.

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3D-printed figures in natural poses and fine accessories - the 1:32 range is growing. Inspiring close-ups of samples.

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It is much work to cover a roof with model tiles. But the effort is worth it if you strive for the highest model-making quality.

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The battle for market share is gradually taking on grotesque features. Now, MBW as third player announces three-axle conversion cars.

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Lasered roof tiles come in many shapes. If you have very high demands on model making, lay them one by one. Here is a source for high-quality roof tiles.

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Recently, the Bavarian milk wagon and a hand sample of the CL passenger car from Fine Models also appeared in front of the camera. 28 photos that make you look forward to the gauge 1 models.

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Michael Wyrwich has finished a Bavarian S 3/6 in green state railway livery for gauge 1.

Here are a few photos.

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Many thanks to all who have renewed their subscription during the last weeks. Unfortunately, the old archive was no longer accessible. This error is now fixed.

Furthermore there are tips for a comfortable login.

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In 2019, Gauge 1 reached its zenith. At least in terms of the number of projects, because in addition to the still pending announcements, often several years old, there were numerous novelties, plus some double and triple announcements against all good sense.

In 2020 the project list is shorter, but countless projects are to be delivered this year. Will that work?

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The newly announced figures from Noch for gauge 1 are worth a closer look.

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Steiner Modellwerke abandon O gauge. However, the gauge 1 models remain in the program.

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MO-Miniatur is expanding its small assortment for rail-bound vehicles and announces Roll on/Roll off Cars. There is also a novelty for the depot.

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For the 300th birthday of Baron von Münchhausen Preiser is bringing an Elastolin figure. It matches the conversations in the model railway hall at the International Toy Fair.

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Beli-Beco presented its extensive range of lamps and illumination for model railway scales in Nuremberg. A novelty for gauge 1 was included.

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In the obscure world of military model making there are sometimes useful accessories for civilian purposes. Besides the traditional 1:35 scale, there are also models in 1:32 scale, matching the 1-gauge.

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MarGe Models has new modern trucks in the pipeline - and really long trailers that are shaping the 21st century's roads.

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MiniArt is constantly expanding its range of kits in 1:35 scale with civilian motifs.

Many of them can also be used together with 1:32 scale.

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On the stand of Fulgurex you could find all sorts of familiar things. But the next Gauge 1 novelty is already planned - with an interesting side effect.

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Tractors are the farmer's best friends. German farmers use the green monsters to demonstrate against too low prices for their products. Schuco has quite a number of novelties for tractor collectors – and something that has been missing for ages.

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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.

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The 320 001 of the track construction company Wiebe hummed quietly on the Märklin gauge 1 roller bench.

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Still has made the Gras-Master even stronger and announces for the first time accessories for gauge 1.

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The Toy Fair in Nuremberg has been steadily losing importance for gauge 1, but Märklin makes it worth a visit.

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Company founder Bernd Lenz withdraws (not completely). The future of the O gauge and electronics manufacturer is secured. A gauge 1 manufacturer is also involved.

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Fine Models has received three samples of the Bavarian low side cars of the Oq and O types. In Bavaria they were indispensable in epochs I and II. They should become attractive gauge 1 models. 37 photos in large format demonstrate what you can expect.

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The two hand samples of the Bavarian cogwheel steam locomotive PtzL 3/4, the later class 971 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn and Deutsche Bundesbahn, set a very attractive monument to the prototype. 55 first-class photos show the richness of detail offered by the strictly limited models of Fine Models for gauge 1.

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Märklin has new delivery dates.

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Unusual, weird designs of locomotives, cars and multiple units are popular with model railroaders. Soon there will be a new darling of the public.

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Fine Models has today received two hand samples of the Bavarian cogwheel steam locomotive PtzL 3/4, which are only produced in an exclusive edition of 40 pieces. Here are the first photos.

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Did you know that the Deutsche Bundesbahn also released records? A look back into epoch III.

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Until the 1970s, there were manually operated gantry cranes in German railway stations for reloading heavy goods from open freight cars to carriages and trucks - and vice versa. For those who don't necessarily need real action on a Gauge 1 diorama or at the loading track, Jürgen Hans offers an attractive alternative to functional models.

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Märklin adapts to the market with the (spring) new products for gauge 1. Apart from the V 320, which has already been announced in detail at spur1info, there are reissued cars and a truck.

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It couldn't be better: Yves Rittener shows how he built the vines for a 1-gauge club layout. The result is high-end model making.

On ne peut pas faire mieux: Yves Rittener montre comment il a construit les vignes pour un aménagement de club de voie 1. Le résultat est un modélisme de première classe.

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Vineyards on Lake Geneva are the inspiration for an elaborate plantation on a Swiss club layout in 1:32. Part 1.

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Lokladen, Bingen, Germany, offers an exclusive gauge 1 model produced by Dingler: ETA 178 001 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn.

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Dingler has provided us with photos of the Wittfeld battery-powered railcar 1-gauge model .

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Part 2 on the subject of loading scrap metal in epoch III to the present day is about a scrap metal dealer with photos from 1971 and 2012. 1971, typical for a local freight train, a DB steam locomotive shunted here, which was otherwise rarely seen ahead of freight trains.

41 years later, the same two-axle shunting locomotive was still in service at the scrap yard. Interesting was however also the collection of small locomotives, which would make wonderful gauge 1 models.

36 photos offer inspiration from the prototype.

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Agder Modell Teknikk from Norway keeps going and announces two new NSB locomotives in 2020 for gauge 1.

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Spur1-igARTig has again completed 1/32 scale models of two structures that once stood on the Kocher Valley Railway Waldenburg - Forchtenberg and which were moved to the Hohenlohe Open Air Museum in Schwäbisch-Hall, Germany.

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On 19 August 2019, MSC Gülsüm, the world's largest container ship, docked in Bremerhaven, Germany, at the end of its maiden voyage and was given a warm welcome. With a (fool format) focal length of 840 mm, the 400 metre long ship did not quite fit into the picture.

What does this have to do with Gauge 1? You will know in a moment.

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Together with Exclusive Models in the Netherlands, Accucraft is re-launching the CIWL Pullman sleeping cars.

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Dingler had some of his models of the Ae 4/7 of the SBB photographed.

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With this pre-Christmas view of Bremen Central Station I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays with time to relax and enjoy.

Take time for those you love - and for what you love.

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The Christmas presents are never ending: Fine Models announces tomorrow the Bavarian rack locomotive PtzL 3/4. Here already are the details and photos of the handmade samples.

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More details and photos of the novelty announcement.

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Today I have the pleasure of presenting to you exclusively a new gauge 1 model - for subscribers only.

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Gauge 1 usually suffers from too long vehicles and too short tracks. But you can, strictly following the example of the DB Regio, extend the journey time with a trick. German TV satirical program Extra3 showed the method again yesterday.

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Recently model railway friends met in Lodz in Poland for a small model railway fair. There were also three 1-gauge enthusiasts.

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If you can read German, I would recommend in the German thread of spur1info my review of a German-language book about station restaurants from all over the world.

Or maybe you would like to give it away to someone who can read it.

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Schuco has released the Deutz F3 M 417 universal tractor, built between 1942 and 1952, as a 1:32 scale die-cast model. This interesting tractor model is suitable for 1-gauge dioramas and layouts of epochs II to IV. A presentation with 27 images.

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Fine Models has now defined details for the Bavarian low side cars. Details for spur1info subscribers.

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There's something going on at the model railroad shows.

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New projects, changed prices and postponed and confirmed delivery dates - the updated project list provides updated information on gauge 1 projects.

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Märklin offers the high-heeled S 3/6 in H0 scale, Wyko-Echtdampf now has 1-gauge livesteam model. And also a somewhat special model is present.

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Schuco has delivered the Kirovets K-700 T. The die-cast model is a three-axle special version of the Russian large tractor with front loader and available at €89.95.

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Until Epoch IV, the collection and transport of scrap metal was a rustic business. My photos show what it really looked like back then.

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For the last time this year, we are looking at the list of 1-gauge projects that has grown once again. About 50 were delivered in 2019, but the list contains well over 220 projects.

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In the office he analyses the stock market for a large German business magazine, in the evening he works on his main station Hof in H0, which fills an entire basement room. He is one of the many silent model builders in the country who consistently pursue a theme and still want to become a little better. And he does so in a very relaxed way.

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They are extremely rare on model railways - especially not on 1-gauge. They have also been removed in many places: safety points or trap or catch points.

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Wunder will announce 23 new car models for gauge 1 over the next few days. Spur1info already has the details.

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Modelle von Lokomotiven, die man selbst erlebt und fotografiert hat, sind relativ selten. Umso erfreulicher ist es, wenn von Kiss Modellbahnen eines der letzten Exemplare der Baureihe 78 als Spur-1-Modell angeboten wird. Die 078 192-2 war zuletzt im Bw Rottweil eingesetzt und fuhr von Rottweil aus Personenzüge nach Tuttlingen, Villingen und Horb – und auch den letzten nach Balingen.

Wie gut ist das Modell gelungen und stimmt es auch mit dem Vorbild überein? Fünf Vorbildfotos und über 70 Bilder des Modells erleichtern die Beurteilung.

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The archive of Spur1info with over 2,000 articles and a few ten thousand photos is of course still available for subscribers. Access is not difficult, but you need to log in differently.

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Märklin's 1-gauge model of the DB class 78 entered the market at the end of December 2018 and was very successful. In a few days I will introduce the 78 from Kiss, which is now being delivered.

The review of the Märklin model is still available in the archive. To compare and because the reproduction of the 73 photos in the new system is better, I present the article about Märklin's 78 440, article number 55077, here once again.

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At the third Sauerland gauge 0 and gauge 1 meeting, three gauge 1 layouts and dioramas were shown, which demonstrated craftmanship at the highest level. My colleague Stefan Karzaunikat from Spur-Null-Magazin provided us with photos which offer many suggestions for a realistic design of layouts and dioramas in 1:32 scale.

Op de derde Sauerländer Spur 0 und Spur 1 Großbahntreffen wurden drie systemen en diorama's getoond, die de modelbouw op het hoogste niveau demonstreerden. Mijn collega Stefan Karzaunikat van Spur-Null-Magazin heeft ons foto's geleverd die ons veel suggesties bieden voor een realistisch ontwerp van faciliteiten en diorama's in schaal 1:32.

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Catenaries are very complicated to model. However, you should pay attention to details in a gauge 1 layout with overhead contact line that only become apparent at second glance.

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You have to come to that first: Märklin is connecting cakes with model railways. Because it's very Christmassy.

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On the way to Mulhouse in Alsace I tried to photograph some vehicles of the Dreiseebahn in Seebrugg. The collection is interesting.

At the station you will also find relics of past times.

45 photos.

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The new Sommerfeldt overhead contact line for gauge 1 should be somewhat simplified and inexpensive. How good are the components and how do you differ from the Wunder product range?

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The Sommerfeldt overhead contact line for gauge 1 has gone into mass production and is available. But before we get to grips with the model, I would like to convey some facts about the original and outline the limits in the model.

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An exhibition worth seeing with staged photos from the USA and an interesting newspaper article with documenting photos show many railway motifs from the 20th century.

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If 1-gauge models are to be oiled, repaired or for other reasons not to stand on their wheels, you will need a foam locomotive cradle. It shouldn't be expensive.

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A cohesive train appearance as with the prototype is a matter of nerves of steel with four-axle passenger cars on gauge 1. Even the fine motor skills of a surgeon won't get you far. But there are now practicable tools to solve these problems cleverly and to ensure an automatic connection of the cars.

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As of today, spur1info, the world's only online magazine on gauge 1, is presenting itself in a new look. Publisher Friedhelm Weidelich and web developer Andreas Lochmann from byte-werk have deliberately dispensed with fashionable bombast and huge photos on endless start pages. At its core, spur1info has remained what it has been for almost eight years: elegant, straightforward and user-friendly.

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MiniArt has released a new car kit that fits well to epoch III. And quite by chance we learn why a related Mercedes-Benz looked very similar to a Volkswagen Beetle - or was it the other way round?

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More pictures, information and a video arrived from Hong Kong. The event had prominent visitors.

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Dingler has now the versions of EW 1 passenger cars for BLS, SOB and SBB.

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From Bauma I received snapshots of the production sample of the Bavarian tender locomotive D XII, which will also be available as class 730-1 of the DRG.

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The Bavarian two-axle car models by Fine Models, shown in raw condition in Sinsheim, are now painted and lettered.

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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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We encounter a salt keg, a Bugatti and two Americans on our further tour in the Cité du Train in Mulhouse, France.

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In the summer of 1869, the Rottweil - Tuttlingen section of the Gäubahn went into operation. A nostalgic photographic supplement.

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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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One visit is by no means enough to see the many exhibits at the Cité du Train in Mulhouse, France. A tour through the first hall with 35 photos.

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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 diesel locomotive CC 72000 from Modelbex are impressive. A short photo session with 38 photos.

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In the Cité du Trains in Mulhouse, France, several blue Pullman cars are exhibited. These cars of the 1920s offered an impressive luxury to European travellers.

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

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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.

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With a total of 173 photos I have portrayed the private "Layout #10". In the sixth and last part of the picture series, subscribers enjoy the worth seeing layout by evening light and at night.

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25 scenes from the railway depot of Layout #10 and the holding sidings.

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32 photos present trade and industry at Layout #10.

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In part 3 of the picture series you will see scenes at the station and at the goods station. 33 photos.

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Part 2 of the picture section of Layout #10 presents a branch line with 24 photos.

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I had the opportunity to photograph an outstandingly well-done private gauge 1 layout. A total of about 170 photos are showing the qualities of the masterfully designed system.

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Dingler's four-axle gravel cars from Switzerland have quite modern prototypes. A series of 47 pictures gives an insight into what the cars look like in operation.

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>A kit with German filling pumps for the period from 1927 to about 1948 is now available.

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In the 1970s - and again today - you could experience a T 3. Irretrievable photos taken in 1972 of a locomotive with a train in proper style and a station that had long since disappeared.

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What does the new 1-gauge freight car from Wunder have that others don't? spur1info shows it vividly.

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Deutsche Bundesbahn had only two class 66 locomotives built, a beautifully proportioned steam locomotive. The first brass model from MBW for gauge 1 brought DB's 66 001 and 66 002 convincingly to 45 mm tracks. 67 large-format photos showing the qualities of this scale model and not so well-done details.

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Wema-Bahn has new figurines in their assortment. They can be used almost universally.

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American railway models are admired worldwide for their independent technology. Märklin has now decided to adapt the Golden Spike Set for gauge 1 to honor the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railway. This set will be announced shortly by Märklin. spur1info was exclusively invited to take a close look at the samples. 77 large format photos and the facts.

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As a surprise and without announcement Dingler has produced another 1-gauge model of a modern hopper. spur1info had the car in the photo studio and exclusively presents 32 photos of the attractive model, which is internationally in use.

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Dingler is currently delivering the new four-axle hoppers of the Falls type. Beside the famous "Weiacher" there are also other colorful models. I had the blue HASTAG car on my photo studio desk. 39 photos of the very attractive modern freight car.

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One year ago the Tipo FF with long wheelbase from Lucchini Rail Models was announced here. The Italian freight car will be available in Sinsheim.

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Garden railways need robust weather-proof turnout drives. Proform Spur 1 has developed a turnout drive for gauge 1 that can withstand rain and snow. The drive is also suitable for LGB tracks.

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Modern railways are no longer a pure niche topic for gauge 1. Modern commercial vehicles are needed as cargo and for road scenes. The Volvo FH16 750 truck from MarGe Models is the first in 1:32. 34 pictures of a fine truck model.

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MarGe Model in Zwolle, the Netherlands, has manufactured a 1:32 scale Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van in China. The model comes in a glossy black box and has a Daimler license, but no specific designation. On the rear side 316 CDI can be read under the magnifying glass. It must be the W 906 built between 2006 and 2013. It is also available as Dodge Sprinter with a slightly modified radiator grille.

The almost 19 cm model has a die-cast body and a plastic chassis. The headlights, rear lights and vents are also made of plastic, as are the interior fittings of the driver's cab. The steering wheel rotates against the direction of travel of the steering axle. The buttons and knobs on the dashboard are delicately printed. The rubber tyres are finely profiled.

All doors are movable. The sliding door can be opened with a handle under the car floor. For the four doors with a minimal gap, a kind of plastic crowbar is included to open the doors. With this aid it is easier to reach into the door handles than with your fingernails. The hinges of the rear doors are somewhat coarser than on the original - this is the only way with injection moulding.

The loading space is painted from the inside and invites to loading scenes. The mirrors are equipped with mirror foil, the side fenders are plastic parts. A spare wheel is mounted under the floor of the car. The step can be replaced by an enclosed towing hook. License plates for ten European countries are also included.

I can highly recommend this model. In silver, black and white, the Sprinter costs 67 €, with Veenhuis, Nooteboom or Claas printing € 69,95.

The high-gloss finish was a particular challenge when photographing. Of course, everything is reflected, you have to work with large light shapers like automobiles. And if you move the flash units, there will be differences like in pictures 6 and 7. This slightly cloudy varnish is also found in the products of the automotive industry, but the effect is greatly increased on the model. The railway industry paints locomotives, multiple units and coaches glossy. But I now understand that the model railway industry prefers to use matt to semi-matt paints. As the Sprinter model demonstrates, even the smallest dust particles and fingerprints become visible. They are easy to remove, but they are not fun to photograph, clean or digitally edit.

MarGe Models

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My first long journey in search of interesting locomotives led in summer 1968 to Ulm and Augsburg. 17 pictures from times long past.

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Do you have 190,000 EUR on your hobby account? That's how much you'd need to buy all the 1 gauge models that are likely to be shipped in 2019.

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MBW wants to supply a German steam locomotive, which never has been built, as a 1 gauge model in 2020.

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With part 2 of the report, the corner house "Dorfstraße 9" by Stangel will be completed. Prerequisites for the successful completion of the semi relief structure for gauge 1 are patience, improvisation and new roof tiles.

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After the Stangel's kit Dorfstraße 7 I decided to build Dorfstraße 9. The "work" progressed quickly, but here, too, you must find your own ways during assembly.

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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.

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Märklin today announced a 1-gauge model that may seem irritating at first glance, but should sell well. 62 large-format photos of the hand sample.

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Jacek Wysocki hat schon einige polnische Lokomotiven im Maßstab 1:32 gebaut. Nun arbeitet er an der Fertigstellung des sechsachsigen "Dragon" der Newag, der ein attraktives Design hat.

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Slowly my photographic range of action is increasing in 1968. But first we take a look at passenger trains with three-axle conversion cars and at freight traffic.

1: Once again my afternoon perspective in Aldingen, about 16 o'clock. A Rottweil P 8 brings the conversion car train to Tuttlingen. The guard wears the blue-black uniform with the high hat usual at that time. The conductor in the luggage compartment gives the departure signal.

2: The turntable in Tuttlingen is defective, so the 38 3637 with closed cab rund backwards.

3: Aldingen celebrates a festivity on the sports ground. Why the 38 2039 reverses is unknown. The locomotive crew watch the hustle and bustle as they drive past.

4: In June, another V 100 comes into play. That's what locomotive drivers looked like on the V 100! The V 100 1218, built by Henschel in 1962, already bears the new "computer number" because the two German railways are introducing electronic data processing on a larger scale.

5: Again and again a Rottweil 44 pulls the conversion cars - due to circulation or because the 38s are slowly running short.

6: At the southern end of Aldingen's station, the 38 2242 takes a bend. In the background the church on the Dreifaltigkeitsberg.

7: In Ebingen (Württ) - today Albstadt-Ebingen and reduced to two tracks - a typical passenger train with auxiliary baggage car and conversion cars is waiting for the oncoming train.

8: 44 1376 reaches the end of the incline from Rottweil to Aldingen with a typical mixed freight train. The fireman has already burned the first tonne of coal on the 11 kilometers.

9: An unfortunately rare perspective from Aldingen. The freight train with sliding wall cars and many different boxcars is waiting for the passenger train. On platform 1, women and children (in knee socks) and the handcart are waiting for the next train, luggage and express goods. In the foreground are the steel wires that control switches and form signals. They come at the kilometer marker from the signal box extension from the 1930s. Since a few years the annex has been removed.

10: A short local freight train with hopper and sliding wall cars.

11: Spaichingen's Köf II no longer has a special coupler. Because the signal box in the direction of Tuttlingen was only occupied at train crossings, the shunting locomotive always arrived on track 3 with its "handover". By order of the dispatcher she then drove past the switch in the direction of Rottweil. Then the turnout was switched by wire and the shunting locomotive driver was ordered by manual signal to move to track 1. From there, further marshalling movements on the loading tracks were organized.

12: A local freight train in Tuttlingen. At that time freight trains looked like this, four-axle freight cars were still rare. Goods were often covered with tarpaulins. - The range of freight cars for gauge 1 is unfortunately quite small.

13: A refrigerator train rolls past Bernau in Bavaria. Today, refrigerated goods travel by truck.

14: Spaichingen's Köf II has now been renumbered 323 740-1. The "Deutsche Bundesbahn" lettering has not yet been replaced by the DB logo. An E 040 with scrap and a boxcar will be brought immediately to Spaichingen.

15: Freight traffic is still strong in Trossingen City, the terminal of a private shortline electrified from the beginning in 1898. The container car must have been quite new, the container still belongs to the DB. Someone painted smilies on the buffer plates. - The 1-gauge industry still strongly neglects the topic of containers, although it can be used over the epochs III to VI. These two-axle carrying wagons are still in operation.

16: 50 2970 from Bw Radolfzell reaches the end of the gradient on 24.12.1968 with her long freight train in Aldingen. For good reason there are no new locomotive numbers on the outside. Inside the cab the number 052 970-1 should have been indicated since 1.1.1968. It is one of her last trips: One week later the steam locomotive is taken out of service, on 3.3.1969 it is decommissioned. The steam locomotive era at Deutsche Bundesbahn is coming to an unstoppable end.

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Who remembers the Deutsche Bundesbahn about 50 years ago? I have checked my photo archive. 14 photos from times long past.

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Who remembers the Deutsche Bundesbahn about 50 years ago? I have checked my photo archive. 14 photos from times long past.

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Gebäude verwittern mit der Zeit, wenn sie nicht gepflegt werden. Und sie zeigen Spuren von Umbauten. Einige Fotos.

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There are 1 gauge fans in Spain who build modern models because there is nothing to buy in 1:32 scale. Here José describes the homemade construction of a modern Euro 4000 Vossloh diesel locomotive. The prototype is operating in Portugal. Text in Englich and Spanish.

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Märklin has reissued an old Hübner model of the Deutsche Bundesbahn V 23 stock car. The 1-gauge model is essential for epoch III.

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The Lang family from Wema Figurenatelier has grown. Following the Wirtschaftswunder post-war era, there are now three children.

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At the Intermodellbau in Dortmund, Volker Gerisch presented his diorama of a factory in the Sauerland region in 1/22.5 scale. The interior furnishings in the offices and the porter's lodge are of the highest level.

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Modellbau Marcus Jaegers has long announced Res and Remms low side cars. Now there are handmade samples. First pictures.

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At Intermodellbau 2019, MBW Spur 0 had only one gauge 1 model on display, the class 66. There's still a little delay in delivery.

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Steiner Modellwerke had their first trade fair appearance at Intermodellbau 2019. In addition to the hand sample of the class 81 already presented here in detail, two samples of the glass box without blind shaft were presented - but for gauge O.

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A long series of Fine Models' Bavarian beer cars for gauge 1 attracted the attention of visitors at the Fine Models and Spur1-Exklusiv exhibition stand - and two steam locomotive versions of the Palatine and Bavarian railways as well.

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It doesn't always have to be a steam locomotive, because there are more than enough of them for gauge 1. Dingler Präzisionsmodelle has decided on a model that actually ran on electric power. 6 photos of the handmade sample.

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This year the summer novelties were not announced on the Intermodellbau. In May Märklin will try out a new format and present the new products online.

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Wunder's three-axle DB conversion cars are represented by a handbuilt sample of the "Deutsche Weinstraße" buffet car in Dortmund. The level of detail is enormous. 30 photos.

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Fresh from Asia came two unpainted hand samples of the Deutsche Bundesbahn's makeshift baggage cars. The gauge 1 cars are very detailed.

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Seven years ago spur1info.com published its first articles and pictures. To date, it is the world's only online magazine for 1 gauge train models and 1:32 scale accessories.

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Travelling by train trough Europe on the panorama deck and dining with the star chef - this dream can now be fulfilled with the most luxurious parlor car in the world. I had the opportunity to experience the atmosphere in Luxon and to meet the highly decorated chef.