Something different: in addition to the recently acquired Lima N-gauge RBe 4/4 1435, I've owned an N-scale model of the U36B "Santa Fe" ATSF 353 ...

Something different: in addition to the recently acquired Lima N-gauge RBe 4/4 1435, I've owned an N-scale model of the U36B "Santa Fe" ATSF 353 diesel locomotive with three cars for many years.

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The SBB Re 4/4 II 11195 wiht his Gotthard-Paromamic service form Lugano to Flüelen runs out of the Wattiger tunnel.

My U36B Santa Fe ATSF 353 runs quite well, but the running noise after fifteen years of inactivity made me think that it might not be impossible for the locomotive to break down on the track with a

Model Railroad / N Gauge 1 to 160 / Various

Something different: in addition to the recently acquired Lima N-gauge RBe 4/4 1435, I've owned an N-scale model of the U36B "Santa Fe" ATSF 353 diesel locomotive with three cars for many years. Reason enough to showcase the vehicles. The idea is to build a (divided) fairly small model railway for the existing vehicles instead of a diorama. Since technical clarifications regarding the overhead line for the "Swiss" section still need to be finalized, I began by interpreting a small station located somewhere between Canada and Mexico. For this, I can draw on a few old prototype photos from a trip to Florida. Of course, the design is a challenge in terms of space. At least I can show the first pictures. The palm tree is home-made, as is the loading ramp (still under construction). The vehicles are from Bachmann (made in China), and the tracks are from Lima, Roco, and Fleischmann (made in Italy, Germany, Austria, and Romania). April 14, 2025

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EXIF: NIKON E7900, Date 2025:04:14 16:06:11, Exposure time: 10/2972, Aperture: 48/10, ISO50, Focal length: 78/10

The beautiful Lima RBe 4/4 1435 railcar, which I finally acquired after many years, is really very nice, and I got a lot for my money, as the railcar seems to be somewhat lavishly constructed,

The SBB Re 4/4 II 11195 wiht his Gotthard-Paromamic service form Lugano to Flüelen runs trought the Wasen Station.

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A small, temporary loan of a Japanese high-speed train on my small N-scale layout. June 4, 2026 
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Model Railroad / N Gauge 1 to 160 / Various

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A Japanese high-speed train on my N scale layout. I set up this model for a few pictures this afternoon. The metal-made train has an interesting function at the SBB: it regulates short breaks in our travel center, following the English "staff block system," meaning whoever has the train is allowed to take the short break. This simple method prevents more than one person from being on break at the same time, ensuring customers do not have to wait unnecessarily. June 4, 2026 
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Model Railroad / N Gauge 1 to 160 / Various

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Once again, the futuristic shape of the model of this attractive Japanese high-speed train on my small (still unfinished) N-scale layout.. June 4, 2026 
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Model Railroad / N Gauge 1 to 160 / Various

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