Review: Alternative Coupling for Märklin/Trix Niederflurwagen (Rollende Landstraße (RoLa))

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))

Review: E-Loco NS 9902 “Oldenzaal” in Children’s Book “Tommie en Tess” Livery

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

A Major Milestone: Final Concept and Construction Plan for MIST-61 x RailAdventure-Zughotel Module

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

Review: Roco Reihe 2016 902-5 RADVE Austrian Hercules

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