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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

 141 1200x779 Px, 04.06.2026

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

 154 1400x893 Px, 04.06.2026

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

 124 1400x875 Px, 04.06.2026

The Lima N Gauge Re 4/4 I 10047 on my N-Szenerie 30.07.2025 
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Model Railroad / N Gauge 1 to 160 / Various

 336 1200x799 Px, 30.07.2025

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 
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Model Railroad / N Gauge 1 to 160 / Various

 389 1200x622 Px, 25.07.2025

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 transmission failure. Then I'd have a suitable layout, but no locomotive. To prevent this from happening, New Haven (NH) ALCO RS1 0667 rushed to the rescue from the far north and is now supporting Santa Fe No. 353. April 18, 2025 
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Model Railroad / N Gauge 1 to 160 / Various

 315 1200x717 Px, 25.07.2025

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, probably 1:140 or so. Well, that's not really a criticism*, but rather a side topic... *otherwise, I could have bought the Piko RBe 4/4. 29.04.2025 
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Model Railroad / N Gauge 1 to 160 / Various

 298 1200x825 Px, 25.07.2025

The landscape in the corner of my small N-gauge layout is slowly taking shape, although some things are still provisional. June 3, 2024 
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Model Railroad / N Gauge 1 to 160 / Various

 358 1200x770 Px, 10.06.2025

The Mallet steam locomotive 2-8-8-2 - Y6b 2197 of the Norfolk & Western, which is powerful even in H0, fights its way through the snow. The design of the Mallet model locomotives is based on information provided by the U.S.R.A. (United States Raitroad Administration) introduced during the First World War. The class Y6b locomotives were delivered from 1936. Basically, the Y6b class was designed to pull heavy freight trains at 30 mph, but in good conditions up to 50 mph could be achieved. The model of this articulated locomotive type Mallet “Y 6 b” from the “Norfolk & Western” is probably a good 50 to 60 years old and is a very impressive model implementation in terms of size. It doesn't seem entirely logical to me why the engine was squeezed into the driver's cab with so much space in order to then drive the distant "bogies" using long cardan shafts. The tender is prototypically equipped with two three-axle "Buckeye" bogies, which are also used to collect power. The model probably hasn't been driven for a good twenty to thirty years. After I dismantled the model and degreased and re-oiled the moving parts, it has been running again since yesterday, even if I have both the cars and the route for the discontinuation of the mighty model missing. Jan 12, 2025 
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Model Railroad / HO scale 1 to 87 / Various

 505 1200x815 Px, 12.01.2025

The new SBB Re 6/6 11666 Stein am Rhein from Märklin mini club sets new standards in operation and appearance! And I have a perfect locomotive for my EC "Mont-Blanc". April 27, 2024 
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Model Railroad / Z and Ze Gauge 1 to 220 / Z Gauge 6.5 mm

 457 1200x918 Px, 27.04.2024

The märklin mini club is very small. The picture shows two of the locomotive models of the BR 89 and 216 that were presented for the introduction in 1972. Jan 24, 2021 
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Model Railroad / Z and Ze Gauge 1 to 220 / Z Gauge 6.5 mm

 486 1200x643 Px, 12.12.2023