Author: traiNmaster

After spending 35 years in Malaysia, I have decided to spend the other 35 years outside Malaysia. First stop, Germany!
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Practising Weathering: Removing The Plastic Shine

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Note: I am starting a series of “Practising Weathering” posts. The aim is to show my techniques for weathering models and layout. Are you the type who buy and run your model locomotives and rolling stocks in as-is condition i.e “pristine” plastic condition or do you weather them to make them more realistic to the era and theme of your layout? There is not right-or-wrong answer here. I guess it depends on the taste and interest of individuals. I wanted to explore other aspect of model railroading hobby – weathering. To me, weathering is making the models – rolling or … Continue reading Practising Weathering: Removing The Plastic Shine

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Review: Tillig H0 RailAdventure Baggage Cars and Loco Buggy

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Prior to 2019, one could hardly find any RailAdventure models in HO- (1/87), N- (1/160) or TT-scale (1/120); the 3 popular scales among German model railroaders. Jens Merte is one of those who designed and 3D printed some RailAdventure equipment such as Loco Buggy, loading ramp, low-floor freight car type Sfps and NEM coupling adapter for HO-scale. In 2019, Tillig decided to produce RailAdventure cars and sets in HO- and TT-scale, the latter being their staple product portfolio. I bought their Tillig H0 RailAdventure baggage cars Dmz and Loco Buggy set (article no. 70043) Tillig H0 RailAdventure Baggage Cars Dmz … Continue reading Review: Tillig H0 RailAdventure Baggage Cars and Loco Buggy

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2nd December Int. Model Railroading Day: My First Year Journey with Märklin H0

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On every 2nd December since 2016, German (probably also European) model railroad enthusiasts and modellers celebrate the International Model Railroading Day (dt. Internationaler Tag der Modelleisenbahn). The well-known Eisenbahn Romantik moderator Hagen von Ortloff searched high and low if there was a day where model railroad enthusiasts could celebrate their hobby and found none. So, 2nd December was chosen as it is around this time that the model railroad fever starts as people takes out their models for the winter/Christmas season playtime and as Christmas gift for self and their kids. A Childhood Dream I grew up in the railway … Continue reading 2nd December Int. Model Railroading Day: My First Year Journey with Märklin H0

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“Der kleine ICE & Friends” Appointed Loewenherz Park’s Mobility Ambassadors

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After a spectecular outing at the special exhibition in Loewenherz railway park, the mayor of Bad Niedrigsrode appointed “Der kleine ICE & Friends” (en “the Little ICE & Friends”) as Loewenherz’s mobility ambassadors. Speaking on behalf of his friends, the Little ICE thanked the mayor and park management for the honour and hope that the general public will be encouraged to use public transports and visit Loewenherz more often. The park is strategically located and is well-served by DB long-distance and regional trains. In addition, with the introduction of the 49-Euro Deutschland ticket starting from 1st January 2023, it will … Continue reading “Der kleine ICE & Friends” Appointed Loewenherz Park’s Mobility Ambassadors

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Light Not At End of the Tunnel

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In July. I wrote about my challenges with the pedestrian underpass. The structure is completed and now I am adding the long-awaited lighting. My MIST-61 member advised me how to position the LED light strip and taught me how to build one. The end result looks great especially how the lights shined on the cobblestones. I will dim the brightness somewhat. The LED strip is positioned on the the roof of the tunnel and hidden from view (Foto: Jimmy Low (c)) To cover the length of the underpass, I needed 4 LEDs on a strip. Wolfgang taught me how to … Continue reading Light Not At End of the Tunnel

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Customised Order for BR 218 Cottbus Model and Presentation Plinth

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I recently received a customised order for a colleague’s farewell gift. He worked at DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung GmbH (DB FZI) and is also a HO-scale DCC model railway fan. So I proposed a Piko BR 218 497-6 in unique DB FZI Cottbus black (sream locomotitve) and white (ICE) livery (article no. Piko 57401). The model is a DCC version with sound. This special edition was produced by Piko in partnership with Märklin (Märklin produced the AC, DC (Z-scale and in Minitrix N-scale) Getting the model was simple – ready-to-run BR 218 497-6. Piko BR 281 497-6 DB FZI Cottbus DCC with … Continue reading Customised Order for BR 218 Cottbus Model and Presentation Plinth