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Bachmann has released its small Baldwin 4-6-0 in civilian or preserved version. A few small modifications have been made to the body: removal of the military lamps and of the water lifting hose coiled on the rear cab panel, and a new and attractive b

With the release by Bachmann of the War Department Baldwin 4-6-0, the British artisan Narrow Planet has launched a special offer for whoever wishes to fit their engine with personalized plates. For the purchase of your choice of number plates or a pa

Architecture & Passion has just re-released a modified and improved version of the typical station building of the Pithiviers to Toury tramway. The structure of this new version is entirely made of wood, which will ensure fine weathering effects with

During the summer, Bachmann Europe provided some important information relating to the electrical supply of its Baldwin 4-6-0 engines in 00-9. These engines are fitted with a driving mechanism derived from those found on N gauge locomotives from the

You are convinced you know it, you have already seen it, so you say to yourself: «I am familiar with the line, yet I don’t recognize this station»! And you are quite right, Sainte-Bernina doesn’t exist, but its reproduction – better still, its evocat

We have selected the PLM two-door station building, because it is small enough to fit into any minor station project, be it on narrow, meter or secondary standard gauge. Once the order placed online, delivery took place a few days later; the referenc

Realizing its potential in areas where communications networks were in ruins, the Ministry of Liberated Regions (M.R.L. in the French acronym) lost no time in becoming interested in military 60cm gauge railways. As soon as the armistice was signed, i

This is often a source of concern to enthusiasts faced with a malfunctioning model: how will the manufacturer’s customer service react? Well, this service can often be relied upon, as the editorail team of Voie Libre was able to observe this summer.

Thousands of kilometers of tracks, hundreds of 60cm locomotives used for rebuilding the war-ravaged regions. To keep it simple, all 60cm gauge rolling stock built between 1890 and 1918 can potentially have run on the M.R.L. networks. Add to this the

The small town of Znin (4,500 inhabitants in 1910) was connected as early as 1889 to the Hohensalza - Elsenau - Wongrowitz - Rogasen line of the Prussian State railway. The Znin - Szubin branch was added in 1895. From this railway hub, the former dis

The turning wye is a facility that fascinates me. The possibility of reversing an engine or even a whole train is a source of fun on a layout. What’s more, for those keen on historical accuracy, this device was far more widespread than turntables on

An industrial layout in 0-14 scale, whose tracks often run through the countryside, amongst trees and possibly even cows; but a layout that nevertheless smells of oil and grime… This is something you are quite sure to have seen already. And of course

Being an H0-12 fan, I bought the L45H diesel locomotive produced by Bemo. These engines, originally built in Romania, were used more recently for hauling work trains on French meter gauge railways. For the presence of such a machine to be plausible o

1 The building is erected, the facade is completed, I am now going to grow a wysteria plant on the left-hand side. 2 They are cleaned the roots and left to dry. The selected root is cut to the right size and glued in place with white glue. 3 As

1 The armature that supports the cladding is cut of calendard card. Using a compass is a must if you want your octagon to be perfectly geometric! 2 The cladding is fixed onto the card armature using instant glue. 2mm wide seam covers cut of a shee

1 Here is the base of the project, a Piko carriage. I picked it up for 9€ only, as it happened to have lost a buffer! 2 The other key component: the driving chassis. I chose it for its wheelbase and its two bogies, for its narrowness to fit it und

The Tamiya Weathering Master palette of pastels is ideal for any modeller wishing to easily weather his rolling stock or scenic items. Very simple to use, these dry pastels produce a very satisfactory and even surprising result. Each palette, which h