The DB Cargo Hbbins freight car “DB Cargo Diversity” was designed in 2024 in collaboration with the artist Steffi Peichal and the young talents of DB Cargo. The project bears the well-known and inspiring motto “As diverse as our goods!” … Continue reading Review: Märklin/Modellbahn Union DB Cargo Diversity Freight Car
Some of us started our modelrailroading hobby with a starter set gift from Christmas and over time, our collection grew from one locomotive and few cars to many locomotives and too many cars of various colors, shapes and sizes. Some … Continue reading Review: Optimizing Modelrailroad Collection Storage Space
I was looking for an alternative coupling for the Märklin/Trix Niederflurwagen (Rollende Landstraße (RoLa)) (en. Rolling Highway/Road) to match the Hornby magnetic coupling that I use on modern railcars and locomotives. Hornby Vacuum Pipe Magnetic Coupling for End Low-floor Wagon … Continue reading Review: Alternative Coupling for Märklin/Trix Niederflurwagen (Rollende Landstraße (RoLa))
RailAdventure bought a Vossloh DE18 diesel locomotive from Eiffage Rail S.n.c., Vélizy-Villacoublay in 2019 (92 87 4185 011-1 F-ERSF) and repainted it to RailAdventure livery. Rivarossi made a beautiful H0-scale model of this vehicle in 2 versions: HR2921 (DC) and HR2921S (DCC … Continue reading Review: Rivarossi Vossloh DE18 4185 011-1 F-RADVE
Beginning of the year, Railcolor reported a collaboration between Rail Magazine, Railexperts BV, a majority-owned company of RailAdventure and Roco to produce an exclusive model ex-NS 9902 “Oldenzaal” in the special children’s book “Tommie en Tess” livery. Roco announced that … Continue reading Review: E-Loco NS 9902 “Oldenzaal” in Children’s Book “Tommie en Tess” Livery
During my recent business trip to Munich, I took the opportunity to visit RailAdventure GmbH’s new office in Pullach bei München. I believe they moved to their location about 2 years ago from the previous location at Blutenburgstraße near Munich … Continue reading A Visit to RailAdventure GmbH in Pullach bei München
In the Märklin Insider Group MIST-61, two passionate RailAdventure enthusiasts are actively involved. They own the complete collection of 3-rail models in 1:87 scale (H0 gauge) and came up with the fantastic idea of building a RailAdventure module. Last night, Peter and I presented the concept and construction plan for our MIST-61 x RailAdventure-Zughotel module at the group meeting. Peter, the master planner of MIST-61, created a highly accurate track layout based on an aerial image of the Zughotel in Braunschweig from Google Maps. After several rounds of discussion, we adjusted the track plan so that all modules would fit … Continue reading A Major Milestone: Final Concept and Construction Plan for MIST-61 x RailAdventure-Zughotel Module
HERCULES!, HERCULES, HERCULES! (or is that you, Arnold?!) When I first saw the RailAdventure Hercules at a siding in Dresden central railway station last year, I immediately felt in love with the appearance. No words could describe the design. I wanted to repaint an existing Hercules model into RailAdventure livery when Roco announced late last year that they will be making one. GOOD JOB, Roco! This saved me a lot of efforts. This Roco RADVE-Hercules is my 3rd locomotive model from Roco and I am very happy with the crispy printing, fine details, sound and running characteristics. Overall Impressions of … Continue reading Review: Roco Reihe 2016 902-5 RADVE Austrian Hercules
Did you know that RailAdventure took over the former Isartal railway station in Pullach and turned it into a restaurant Isartaler Brauhaus with private brewery? Yeap, their side-business, which I find it a cool idea. Recently, my acquaintance Jo and … Continue reading RailAdventure’s Private Brewery Isartaler Bahnhofsbräu
After cleaning up my basement cellar and getting ready for the quiet winter months, and preparing for the last MIST-61 operating session for the year 2024 on 30th November and 1st December, I took the opportunity to take aerial views of the Loewenherz Railway Park without any models and figures. Module 1a Loewenherz Railway Park Module 1a with park railway workshop (left, under construction), an exhibition plinth (middle) and train viewing platform (above) There is a bit more to do on Module 1a, namely, finishing a section of the park railway workshop and the pedestrian tunnel ceiliing. I was not … Continue reading Aerial Views of Loewenherz Railway Park
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