New Items of the 2008 Nurnberg Toy Fair
Transcription
New Items of the 2008 Nurnberg Toy Fair
New Items of the 2008 Nurnberg Toy Fair Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Supplement to Gartenbahn 1/2008 (63) - the publication for gauge I and II Spur I und II New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 1 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Accucraft Accucraft started the new model year with the publication of a comprehensive new catalog covering more than 90 pages. Some of the new models that are being announced are the following: A Climax „Mich. Cal #4“, in track powered and Live-Steam versions, scale 1:20.3. This model was originally developed by HDC – Hans Dieter Clemens. Accucraft started with this as the base model, made some modifications, added additional details and will produce the Climax as a regular production run. This reduced the development time for the model substantially and will be reflected in an attractive price. Another model for the American narrow gauge enthusiast is the K-36 of the D&RGW, also in scale 1:20.3 for 45mm gauge track. This model will be handconstructed using brass and stainless steel. The minimum radius is specified at 120 cm. This model will be even better than the K-28 – according to insider information. In addition to those models, a Southern Pacific 4-6-0 (electric and Live-Steam) is also being planned as well as a USRA 0-6-0 switcher in 1:29 (45mm) LiveSteam. 2 For 2008, Accucraft announced their own brass „Europa-Gleis“ (European Track). Available as Flex track in lengths of approximately 180 cm (6‘) and 90 cm (3‘). Samples were shown at the fair; the exact specifications and delivery information will be available in spring. MBV Schug Accucraft Distributor Europe Neustraße 18 - 54340 Detzem, Germany Tel.: ++49-(0)6507-802326 Fax: ++49-(0)6507-802327 www.accucraft.de - www.mbv-schug.de info@accucraft.de New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Aristo-Craft The typical focus of American model train manufacturers is now also becoming the trend in Europe. The product offering of Diesel engines surpasses the product line up of steam engines. Aristo-Craft, as a new item this year, brought a model of the GP40 in 1:29 scale to Nürnberg. This engine, a bit longer than 600 mm, is powered by two 2-axle drive trains, each one containing a large Mabuchi motor. Directional lighting is of course included as well as a powerful smoke generator and additional detail parts like grab irons made of metal. This heavy engine provides exceptional pulling power. In addition to the Union Pacific livery, this model will also be available in the livery of ten additional railroad companies. LxWxH: 660 x 112 x 168 mm. To handle the freight traffic, 40-foot boxcars with double doors will be introduced. These required the development of completely new molds. The cars are well detailed with ladders, roof details, brakes and numerous moving parts. The doors can be opened completely. For use with the Class 66 engine, AristoCraft is offering container cars with 40-foot containers. www.aristocraft.com Sold through authorized dealers – Information from: Bachmann Europe PLC, NL Deutschland, Am Umspannwerk 5 – 90518 Altdorf, Germany www.liliput.de – bachmann@liliput.de ASOA ...the specialist for ballast, paint and high-quality gauge 1 accessories is offering, new for 2008, a rusted corrugated metal shed in scale 1:32. This model is constructed of real corrugated metal; the wall-thickness is true to scale giving the model a delicate appearance. The sheds are individually weathered giving each model its unique look. Dimensions excluding the roof overhang: 85 x 65 x 79 mm. Corrugated metal shed, weathered 46.Euro. ASOA Klaus Holl, Postfach 440140, 80750 München, Germany, www.asoa.de New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 3 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Bachmann It is always enjoyable to “inspect” the Bachmann display case at the fair, especially for US fans. The previously announced K-27 in scale 1:20.3 was finally on display. This large narrow-gauge engine will be available in four different versions: Rio Grande, Rio Grande Southern, Denver & Rio Grande Western (green-black) and unlettered (green-black) so it can be finished with the livery of your own railroad company. Shipments will start in the near future. Rolling stock in 1 : 20.3 scale can be expanded using two different types of tankers (with or without frame) or a gondola 4 with side doors for bulk cargo. All cars are available in a number of different colors, with or without advertising on the cars. I specifically liked the low-side gondola because of the excellent detailing. Sales through authorized dealer network. Information from: Bachmann Europe PLC, NL Deutschland, Am Umspannwerk 5 – 90518 Altdorf, Germany www.liliput.de – bachmann@liliput.de New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Baumann Baumann Modellspielwaren has expanded their product offering of cars in wood-construction for American railroads. These 4-axle cars are shipped with metal wheels. New products are two high-sided gondolas, 37 and 44 cm in length respectively, two cabooses, 26 and 43 cm long and a boxcar measuring 43 cm. Info/Ordering from: Baumann-Modellspielwaren Flurstraße 19 - 91413 Neustadt, Germany www.baumann-modellspielwaren.de BaumannJ@t-online.de Bretzler Bretzler introduced motorized drives in gauge IIm (45 mm) for the Ocre wood kit streetcars, the “Cibeles”, “Tibidabo” and “Soller”. The fully enclosed motor blocks are simply fastened to the bottom plate to replace the factory installed axles. Finished models can be upgraded without problems in just a few minutes. The electrical pick up is via all four wheels as well as two skates per motor block. Pick ups are connected to the motor using connectors. These motor blocks can of course also be used to power your own models. Each drive, including hardware to fasten it, retails for 49.00 EUR. Kit of a small crane suitable for gauge IIm. The prototype could have been located near a freight shed, a freight platform or on a quay. Mounted on a (field-) railroad car, this would be very attractive. The kit consists of 40 detail babbitt metal parts and can be constructed so that it is operational (manually). The base plate is about 42 mm, the full length (depending on the angle of the crane arm) is about 260 mm. Weight of the kit is roughly 360 grams; price 49.00 EUR. Info/Ordering: A & A Bretzler, Schumannstr. 22, 71034 Böblingen, Germany www.bretzler.eu New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 5 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Complexx Using the trademark Complexx, Panier is offering a field-railway bulkhead car in scale 1:32 (Spur If) as a new item. These bulkhead cars are replicas of the steel prototypes used at the granite quarry Klosterberg near Dresden-Thumitz. Keywords: Brass construction using cast and milled parts resulting in a highly detailed and delicate model, available with or without brake platform. Length 87 or 74 mm (with or without brake platform), weight 65 or 48 grams; coupling via chain. Available for Ie 23,5 mm, If 18,75 mm and If 16,5 mm as a completed model with a black finish. Panier - technischer Modellbau Rosenweg 37 - 22926 Ahrensburg, Germany www.carocar.com – post@carocar.com Dietz New 2008 items offered by Dietz-Modellbahntechnik Railcar TSH: This true-to-scale (1:22.5) hand-built model of a meter gauge railcar of the Selters – Hachenburg railroad is constructed of plastic and metal – a product of the KAWEBA workshop. Electronic features have been added by Dietz, including decoder, sound module, remote uncoupler and directional lighting red/white. Sound module XLC ... reduced capabilities – but at a more attractive price: a sound module where all non-sound type features have been eliminated. This offers “just sound” for the first time buyer – suitable for both digital and analog operation. 6 In addition, there are new loudspeakers, a Large Scale decoder DLE2M, a switch decoder DWD 09, a smoke generator synchronized to axle revolutions and storage capacitors. DIETZ MODELLBAHNTECHNIK Hindenburgstraße 31 - 75339 Höfen, Germany Tel.: ++49-(0)7081-6757 info@d-i-e-t-z.de New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Corona OcCre – Ocio Creativo introduces – after a great start in 2007 – as a new item a wooden kit of a Berlin streetcar in scale 1 : 24 (LxWxH 390 x 104 x 215 mm). The models patterned after Spanish prototypes will be enriched with the addition of the Soller–Tram (LxWxH 435 x 175 x 235 mm). At the same time, OcCre announced an optional motorizing kit for their streetcars including bezels to hide the axles. Another announcement is the kit of the Rocket with tender (LxBxH290 x 80 x 180 mm). An optional motorizing kit for the Rocket (for 45 mm gauge) will also be offered. Available through authorized dealers, Information: Corona-Net, Inh. Frank Dengler Gebelsbergstraße 115 - 70199 Stuttgart, Germany Tel.: ++49-(0)711 6070363, Fax: ++49-(0)711 6403366 vertrieb@coronanet.de www.coronanet.de New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 7 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Easygleis Just in time for the new Garden railroad season, Easygleis is introducing a new track mounting and bridge support system. By eliminating curves and circular segments, these new elements follow the prototype steel construction. The straight segments make it easier for the model builder and also more flexible. Single track or multi-track curves are constructed by assembling segments with angled ends. The template to cut the ends correctly as well as detailed instructions are provided as part of the product. This new mounting system is also suitable as a station platform or a flag stop. The track support can be ballasted. Matching the modular dimensions of the track supports, Easygleis developed new, delicate lattice towers, which are also suitable for other bridge constructions and are capable of handling heavy trains. The products are made of PVC plastics that have proven their suitability for outdoor use for decades (also used to construct windows). Parts require painting by the modeler using the appropriate outdoor paints that are UV-resistant. The bridge components are suitable for new construction, but they can also be fitted well to existing layouts. Easygleis - Modellbahnen für den Garten Mallnower Dorfstr. 13 - 15326 Lebus OT Mallnow, Germany www.easygleis.de - micha@easygleis.de ESU The current “mobile control wireless throttle” will be replaced by the ECosControl Radio this year. Using this device, locomotives, solenoid-operated devices and switch routes can be radio controlled. 8 Bidirectional communication provides for an extended range, the clearly laid out throttle controls are easy to operate. Availability is expected in early summer. Further information: ESU electronic solutions ulm Gmbh & Co. KG, Industriestr. 5 – 89081 Ulm, Germany www.loksound.de – info@loksound.de New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 FGB Franks Gartenbahn – specializing in standard gauge rolling stock in gauge II, has announced a passenger car Pw Cid pr in DR livery (green) and also as version “Minden” (brown) for 2008. The car body is constructed of wood and sits on a brass frame. The sliding doors as well as the doors at the end of the car can be opened, the crossover platforms are movable. Additional information: FGB, Eilertstr. 9 14165 Berlin, Germany kontakt@fgb-verlin.de www.fgb-berlin.de Eisenbahn - Fleischer Wolfgang Frey – the Eisenbahn-Fleischer announced the availability of his IK Nr. 54 in IIm (compatible with LGB). The housing in vacuum resin is detailed with delicate brass parts and the metal chassis is powered by a Maxon motor. On request, this model can be shipped with a digital decoder. Wolfgang Frey has committed to donate 54.- EUR for every engine sold to Project IK at the VSSB. (www.ssb-sachsen.de) Modellbau Frey Arno-Förster-Straße 6 02782 Seifhennersdorf, Germany Tel.: ++49-(0)3586/404825 www.eisenbahn-fleischer.de HDC - Technische Spielzeuge … in cooperation with MBV Schug, is building rolling stock for the Sachsen (Saxon) locos. Plans are in place for passenger and baggage cars as well as gondolas. Details for example using a baggage car: LxWxH: 255 x 89 x 163 (Heberlein roller mechanism) mm, Weight app. 564 grams. Frame and chassis constructed of brass; axles and wheels are metal Ø 26 mm. Wooden superstructure: Cedar with birch plywood, the sliding doors can be opened. Available in three versions: 1. Complete chassis 2. Kit of milled wooden parts + Heberlein brake in brass + instructions. 3. Completed car ready for painting. Pricing and delivery intervals on request: HDC - Hans Dieter Clemens, Technische Spielzeuge Ingersberg 24 53940 Hellenthal, Germany Tel.: ++49-(0)2445-7740 www.hdc-dampf.de hdclemens@t-online.de New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 9 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Modellbau Heyn Bertram Heyn has developed the following new items: Block tower Hottendorf in 1 : 22.5 and 1 : 32 scale to match the prototype located between Stendal and Gardelegen. The dimensions of the bricks at 11.1 x 5.55 x 3.7 mm reflect the correct size of standard construction bricks. The roofing tiles are also correct scale replicas. The stairs are a free-lance design with an attractive railing. The weather side of the building is finished using wooden boards just like the prototype. LxWxH: 25 x 25 (Base plate) x 36 cm. In scale 1 : 32 11 x 16 (Base plate) x 25 cm. This kit is arranged so that the upper and lower story can be set up individually, one can therefore, for example, create a small gatekeeper’s house and a boiler house. The stairs can be used as an observation deck. In addition, the kit also includes a small comfort station (toilette). One therefore gets four kits in one compact package. Wooden lorry kits in scale 1 : 13.3 were shown as hand-built models. The following versions are being planned: Flat lorry with an optional center pivot plate, bulkhead lorry, box-type lorry and a lorry with the traditional angled sides. The kits will contain all necessary parts starting with the axle bearings, continuing with the parts for the frame and including the metal fittings and supports for the superstructure. If demand warrants it, different lengths frames, lorries with brakes and shorty box-lorries will be developed as part of this product line. A new water standpipe is under development und in conjunction with the firm bloxxs, real wooden windows have been added to the product line of milled items. Modellbau-Werkstatt Bertram Heyn e.K. Königsallee 32 37081 Göttingen, Germany Tel.: ++49-(0)551 631596 - Fax: ++49-(0)551 631307 www.modellbau-heyn.de 10 New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Hielscher Locomotive „Pepper“ IIm (45 mm): The „Pepper“ is a small, inexpensive livesteam locomotive. The hot-refillable tank in the tender feeds the burner using butane. „Pepper“ will drive off as soon as enough steam has developed in the boiler. The pulling power is sufficient for two loaded cars, for example the lorries # 010514 or 010515. L x H: 210 x 105 mm, weight 275 grams Running time app. 15 minutes, wheels are insulated. All parts are completely finished; all that is required is simple assembly! Finished model # 010524 Kit # 010525 Hielscher - Technische Spielwaren Schmiedestraße 52 - 42279 Wuppertal, Germany Tel.: ++49-(0)202 66 40 52 www.hielscher-dampfmodelle.de KM1 Modellbau Krug KM1 exhibited, in addition to the various steam locomotives (for example BR65), a new version of the diesel engine V90 and BR290. The V90 and BR290 are available in a total of 11 different versions/lettering. All four axles of the models are powered and all models include sound and a smoke generator. Livery and lettering are prototypical. The 3.8 kilogram model requires a minimum radius of 1020 mm. KM1 Modellbau Ludwigstr. 10 – 89415 Lauingen/Donau, Germany Tel.: ++49-(0)9072 922 0302 www.km-1.de Keystone In addition to toys for big and small boys, J. Lloyd international (Cedar Rapids, IA/USA) offered startersets with US-type trains for the kids room. These are recommended for children 9 years and older. The starter-sets include a colorful loco and three cars ranging from the Union Pacific Western-Express to trains with a military look. International Hobbycraft Co. 2890 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062 USA New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 Fax +1 847 564 9951 exports@hobby-exporter.com www.hobby-exporter.com 11 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Kotsch Station buildings of the RhB (Rhätische Bahn) The railroad stations offered by Modellbau-Kotsch are designed in a modular fashion just like the Swiss prototypes. By combining different structural elements with their characteristic appearance, one can create – according to location – individual RhB-stations. The smallest version is station Wiesen. L x W x H: 660 x 270 x 330 mm. For the station Castrisch, one adds an extension at the rear and extends the roofline over the loading ramp. The station Filisur is 88 cm long since the freight shed has been doubled in length. At the rear, an extension to the upper story living quarters has been added. Shipped including loading ramps but no base plate. Weatherproof, fully assembled and a solid product made of poly-urethane resin in scale of 1 : 22.5 weight app. 8 kilograms. Initial models have already been shipped, prices range from 620.- to 750.- Euros depending on version. Additional items such as shed extensions, balconies and a patio are planned. Matching the station structures, a base with the typical RhB signal bell is available as an option either with or without sound. On the unit withsound, three original RhB bell sounds can be individually controlled. Price without sound145.00 Euro, with sound and control 199.00 Euro. Available from: Modellbau-Kotsch Grundmühlenstraße 6 - 01796 Pirna, Germany Tel./Fax: ++49-(0)3501 548604 Madlener Modellbahn Treff-Punkt Madlener Signal tower building with controls This model, manufactured by Kotsch, represents the original found at the station Eisfelder Talmühle of the Harzer Schmalspurbahn (HSB) around 1960. Other railway companies used the same mechanical controls, but depending on local requirements, the structure housing them will be different. L x W x H: 140 x 130 x 150 mm Price: Finished model 98.- Euro, kit (not painted) 57.- Euro This model is available from Franks Gartenbahn in Berlin. 12 Hubert Madlener is offering a new catenary system for IIm. The Taurus is operating in Germany, Austria and Hungary using catenary. This product addresses the needs of the Large Scale enthusiast and Garden railroad fan who has purchased the PIKOTaurus engine. Several model train clubs have testet prototypes of this catenary system and have judges it to be good. At present, five different types of masts and accessories are available, all carefully crafted by hand. Price and availability: Modellbahn Treff-Punkt Madlener Tanzplatz 15 – 9494 Schaan, Fürstentum Liechtenstein Tel./Fax: ++423 232 54 02 modellbau@adon.li New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Mr. Kopp at the New Item presentation LGB LGB New Items Considering the chaotic situation during the previous two years, one could hardly expect a range of fantastic new products for the beginning of the 2008 season. Most LGB fans are at least happy that the LGB product line will continue to exist. We found out that the production of track has already started at the Hungarian factory. The production of cars and locomotives will follow sequentially. It’s a pity that the production has been moved from the hometown of LGB to a foreign country, but at least it’s still in Europe. Less palatable however are the huge price increases of some of the items. It seems to be a fact that the prices for some of the raw materials have literally exploded in the last few months –especially nonferrous metal – and that plastic raw material has not become less expensive either, but nobody really expected these substantial increases. The majority of the LGB customers are probably retirees. For the last few years, this group of consumers have had to cope with price increases of the daily necessities combined with reduced buying power of their income. It will thus be difficult to explain to the better half that one needs to spend even more money now on their beloved hobby. But from that point of view, the lower cost standard gauge locos, which have been introduced recently, are at least an option considering their price. Market forces will be the great equalizer. Even though LGB production was moved to Hungary, the well known excellent LGB service will remain in Nürnberg. The other good news is that the well-regarded suppliers of the past, like for example Bühler and Massoth, have agreed to support the LGB product line in the future. The future direction of the LGB product line for US-fans had not been decided by press time. However, due to the large demand it is expected that the Factory Train Set will be made available this year. I also expect a new production run this year of the often-requested V200 diesel. Shown here are just a few photos of the large expected product line-up for 2008. More details are included in the 32-page New Item brochure available at your LGB dealer. MRM New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 13 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Lokbauer Getz Herforder Lokschuppen Lokbauer Getz and Herforder Lokschuppen Meik Schröder presented their joint project, the Kö II (199 010) of the Harzer Schmalspurbahnen (HSB) at their joint booth (together with Dietz Modellbahntechnik) at the fair. Model Kö 199-010-0 locomotive The model is constructed primarily of brass with only a few small parts made of copper, stainless steel and wood. Tiny metric screws size M2 and M1.6 were used as well as close to 800 rivets. Windows and lights use real glass, doors can be opened. The floor in the cab is finished with real stained wood. Livery is prototypical. Availability: 4th Q 2008 Kö II analog/digital/Train Control, Price 1499.00 Euro, same. incl. Sound 1679.00Euro. Planning, design and construction: Wolfgang Getz Electronics and digitalization: Meik Schröder Der Lokbauer Wolfgang Getz, Heinemannstr. 5, 50126 Bergheim, Germany www.der-lokbauer.de Herforder Lokschuppen Inh. Meik Schröder, Schulstr. 39, 32120 Hiddenhausen, Germany www.herforder-lokschuppen.de This is believed to be the granddaddy of the BM35. senger car 3114-1 of the ÖBB-nostalgia train, in the traditional brown of the Mariazellerbahn with the Mh6 logo. Information: LotusLokstation Herzog Odilostr. 3 - A- 5310 Mondsee, Austria Tel/Fax ++43-(0)-6232 27 255 Mobil. 0043-(0)-6642148119 www.lotuslok.at Scale: 1:22,5 IIm, 45 mm gauge L x W x H: 295 x 142 x 135 mm, weight: app. 1900 grams Wheels have insulated flanges and stainless steel rims. Further details: Sprung buffers, pick up on all four wheels. Maxon motor. Train Control or on request a DCC decoder. sound module optional, functional lighting. LotusLokstation ...New items 2008 locomotives and rolling stock. At the small but exquisite booth of the Lotus Lokstation, there are always many interesting things to see. In addition to a turntable for narrow gauge, there were numerous other items based on Austrian prototypes. Passenger car of the Mariazellerbahn Motivated by the 2007 new item from REGNER, the steam engine Mh6 in LiveSteam, Lotus Lokstation is introducing a set of suitable passenger cars. The first one will be the second-class 4-axle pas- Cars suitable to run with the handcar BM35. To complement the handcar BM35, a small detailed hand-built wagon for track maintenance is being offered. Handcar A variation of the BM35 as a wooden box on wheels from Jenbach-Zillertal as the “Zillertal Woodbox”. 14 New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Märklin Noticable in the 2008 new item list from Märklin are models that Hübner had previously announced but never actually introduced. Those included a rail bus with trailing car (VT + VS98) and a steam engine BR24. As an Insider-Modell, Märklin will offer the electric locomotive BR 103.1. And the fans will also appreciate the BR 94 steam locomotive. During the new item presentation this year, three new structures generated a lot of interest – they will be offered as kits. These are an engine shed for two locos (62 x 48 cm), a gantry-style signal tower (41 x 24 cm) and a coaling station (40 x 18 cm). The base plate dimensions are shown in parentheses. More details in the 2008 New Item brochure available at your dealer. Products are available through the Märklin dealer network. www.maerklin.com Miha+ Klebsch Heavy-duty wagon “Schürmann-Wagen” This heavy-duty car is a modification of a standard gauge car that was built in small quantities by the Siegener Waggonfabrik. This model was created at customer request and therefore carries the name “Schürmann-Wagen” Length 158 mm, width 90 mm, constructed completely of brass including the brass rails, axles made of steel, bronzed on request. Planned availability is May 2008 at a price of 169.00 Euro for the kit. Information/Ordering: miha modell+ Silberweg 4 - 41564 Kaarst, Germany Tel.: ++49-(0)-2131 979 442 www.miha-modell.com New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 15 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Piko As expected, PIKO introduced additional versions of the Taurus and the BR218 diesel engine at the Nürnberg Fair. Also on display was an early hand-built sample of the railbus VT98/VS98, the prototype of which was known years ago as the “Saviour of the branch lines”. This new product will be available in third quarter 2008 at a price of 300.- Euro. Matching this, the very first sample of a canvas-covered freight car was shown, the DB Shimmns-tu. An open, 4-axle gondola type Eaos 106 was also announced. The PIKO catalog for 2008 has grown to over 140 pages. A substantial part of this is dedicated to the new track system for IIm. Catalog and products are available at your dealer, information from: PIKO Spielwaren GmbH Lutherstraße 30 - 96515 Sonneberg, Germany www.piko.de 16 New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Pola Coal merchant’s business “Ringwald” 480 x 280 x 220 mm Small coal and fuel business that would be found near a train station. Warehouse with sliding doors stocked with full bags of coal, piles of split wood, wheelbarrow and the figure of a coal merchant. The matching Lanz-Bulldog tractor with a loaded trailer is also included. Scaffolding + motor truck Several parts of metal scaffolding with railings, ladders and planks. Means to erect the scaffolding and a matching Borgward business motor truck are included. Enough material for two sides of a house. Operational hammermill. 600 x 580 x 550 mm The model includes: • Rural hammermill with an open blacksmithshop, upper story with wooden walls and dormer windows. • Open workshop with anvil, workbench and typical tools. • Handpainted figure of a blacksmith at work. • Operational blacksmith hammer including sound module (Motor is included, 12-16 VAC). • External powered waterwheel (motor included), parts for brickwork and mechanism for water level control. • Typical accessories such as signs and wagon wheel. Partially completed and also finished sculptures are part of the set as well as a figure of a stone mason at work. 2 x 6 seated travellers Figures with a simple, basic finish specifically intended to be used in passenger cars. 331837 POLA-Vertrieb: Gebr. FALLER GmbH Kreuzstraße 9 78148 Gütenbach/Schwarzwald, Germany www.faller.de - info@faller.de Stone masonary“Hans Meissel” 325 x 330 x 320 mm. Studio with large workshop doors that can be opened, a workbench, round iron stove and miscellaneous tools are included. New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 17 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Prehm DoFlex, the roadbed for your garden railroad. One set of resin and hardener is available for 39.- Euros. To complete the appearance, we recommend ballast 1-3mm, granite grey, granite red or anthracite basalt, 20 kg for 19.95 Euro. The track will then be properly ballasted, weatherproof and permanent. Amish horse and buggy The Amish people place a lot of value on family life, the community and being separated from the rest of the world. Their ancestors were mostly from southwestern Germany or Swiss-German and their language is an old dialect. It is well known that they typically reject technical advances in most cases and accept new concepts only after careful consideration. Driving a car is forbidden, they still use the horse and buggy. The metal figures are weatherproof and available at the low price of only 11.95 Euro each. As a further benefit, a car with a few of these figures will stay solidly on your track. Amish horse and buggy with two Amish figures and a horse made of plastic. Scale app. 1:24, 39.95 Euro, Available starting roughly in April. Prehm-Modellbahn, Tel.: ++49-(0)2841/503492 info@prehm-modellbahn.de - www. prehm-modellbahn.de Additional small detail items available are eggs and pumpkins for your market stall. The case of eggs is 2.95 Euro and 9 pumpkins in three different sizes sell for 9.95 Euro. The Bantham chain power shovel in 1:25 is a finely detailed operational model produced in limited quantities and an exclusive unit for your diorama or display case. The price is 149.- Euro. Preiser The new items from Preiser in gauge I and II are limited this year to only four items. The three railroad personell (gauge I) are shown in different poses, for example the dispatcher who loves to look out the window. A figure ideally suited for use anywhere in the station area. The couple with child (IIm) (without photograph) also fits well when positioned on a station platform. The Chinese train personell however raises a few questions and leads us to speculate. The non-stop container connection Peking Hamburg is of course reality, but it is highly questionable if Chinese personell accompany it. Perhaps Preiser has obtained some advance knowledge and Mr. Mehdorn is busy negotiating a joint Chinese/German venture to operate certain Deutsche Bundesbahn rail lines. In any case, interesting figures for which, I’m sure, many garden railroad fans will find some plausible use. Available through authorized dealers. New item brochure and information: Kleinkunst-Werkstätten Paul M. Preiser GmbH, Postfach 1233 91534 Rothenburg o.d.T., Germany The new item flyer is also available in PDF from this website: www.preiserfiguren.de/ 18 New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Regner Regner’s new items are already a reflection of the main event this summer –the 30th anniversary of Regner in Aurach! This event will be celebrated by building this year’s anniversary model, the SAXONIA. A superb model that will look impressive either in a display case or on your track. One can also look at this in this manner: 170 years (1838-2008) SAXONIA and 30 years Regner for a total of 200 years. This engine in 1:32 scale will be available in two versions – electric and Live-Steam – completely crafted in metal – either as a kit or fully assembled. A one-time limited edition only available on pre-order until roughly the end of March and then only at Regner from 11th to 13th July 2008 after pre-ordering. Scale 1:32 gauge 45mm, Premium version: prototypical model of the drive train Standard: oscillating two-cylinder engine with gear box. Electrical: Maxon motor. Price depending on version: 999.- to 1680.- Euro Matching wagons are being developed and are expected to be available in the second half of 2008. The Regner field railway also has a few new items to offer, for example the startset RSSB. Information available on the home page. Chaloner of the product category EasyLine. This fully assembled steam engine by De Winton for gauge 30, 32 and 45 mm continues the series of Konrads and Willis. Drive train using a self-starting oscillating 2-Zylinder steam engine. Manual control or via added RC. LxWxH: 225 x 105 x 180 mm, weight app. 2200 grams boiler 130 ml, with pressure gauge. Price 740.00 Euro REGNER Dampf- & Eisenbahntechnik GdbR. Erlenweg 3 - 91589 Aurach, Germany Tel: ++49-(0)9804 -1745 Fax: ++49-(0)9804 1781 www.regner-dampftechnik.de info@regner-dampftechnik.de Steam-Tricycle by Serpollet. A steam vehicle of 1887 by Serpollet for two people. Two-cylinder steam engine with chain driven rear axle. This model is hand-crafted, primarily of brass. The model: LxWxH 225 x 150 x 160 mm, weight app. 1 kg, scale 1 : 8, Wheel diameter: 60 mm and 110 mm, Two-cyclinder engine self starting. Pressure gauge reading to 6 bar (90 psi), price 1490 Euro assembled. New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 19 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Railking - MTH The Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 would definitely be in the “Hall of Fame” if there was such a thing for locomotives – at least that is what’s claimed in the MTH catalog. However, for us European garden railroad fans, this engine is rather strange looking. Even though the engine exceeds 70 cm in length, the manufacturer still claims R2 as the minimum radius it can negotiate. And while we’re talking about size, or more specifically length, the “2-8-8-8-2 Triplex” is over 100 cm long! A super-sized steam engine for the US fan. Includes many details and is well equipped with a strong smoke generator, sound, illuminated cab as well as an engineer and stoker figures. Information and sales: Modellbahnen für den Garten Mallnower Dorfstr. 13 - 15326 Lebus OT Mallnow, Germany micha@easygleis.de – www.eaxygleis.de Tel.: +49-(0)33602 2906 Reiter HoMoR To round out the product offering of tunnel entrances, HoMoRHobby Modellbau has added retaining walls and matching support posts to their program. Measurements: 416 x 252 x 35 mm; the posts are 45 mm wide, 155 mm high and app. 35 mm thick. Colour grey and brown, obviously weathered. The photograph represents an early sample. Station platforms are also under development. Available in early summer 2008 Order from:: HoMoR-Hobby Modellbau Reiter Fichtenweg 14 - 16909 Witttstock, Germany Tel.: ++49-(0)3394 442087, Mobile: ++49-(0)176 96188568 homor@freenet.de www.homor.eu 20 New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Reppingen As a new item, Dampfmodellbau Reppingen is introducing the Henschel 0-6-0 “Gernrode” as a completely pre-finished painted kit at the pre-order price of 1280.- EUR (valid until 30. June 2008). This classical meter-gauge locomotive serviced many narrow gauge lines from 1890 until the mid 1960’s Technical details: LxWxH: 335 x 110 x 163mm, weight 3350 grams. Pulling power about 60 axles Wheel Ø 39mm, wheel base 110mm, wheel flanges follow NEM specifications, all axles sprung and supported in selflubricating bushings. Side rods laser cut from stainless steel. Water level indicator, pressure gauge, stainless steel superheater and condensation pipe. Water charging valve located in steam dome. Heat resistant finish in black, green and red. An optional add-on kit consisting of brake shoes, whistle, lights, rail guard etc. is under development. Ralph Reppingen, Gewerbepark 34 52388 Nörvenich, Germany Tel.: ++49-(0)2426 902490 FAX: ++49-(0)2426 902499 reppingen@t-online.de www.reppingen.de RS Modelle Rainer Schaefer The new item in the product line of RS Modelle is the cobble stone pavement. Pricing and availability were unfortunately not yet available. RS Modelle Rossbergstrasse 7 04435 Schkeuditz bei Leipzig, Germany Tel.: ++49-(0)34204 700927 or 990819, www.rs-modelle.de New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 21 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Schiede Dieter Schiede (Zeilarn) developed the V29, the way it was in service at the Pfalzbahn (Meckenheim-Ludwigshafen), the Walhallabahn, the branch line Nagold-Altensteig and MEG/ SWEG. The prototype dates back to the early fiftees to meet the requirement of various railroads for a more powerful but still manouverable engine. A number of the V29 engines were taken out of service and scrapped. One engine found its way via the DGEG narrow gauge museum to the DEV in Bruchhausen where it was restored and is in service again today. The models: They are available in 12 different scale model versions with somewhat different construction and in the livery of the various railroads where they were in service (see above). The model uses two LGB motor blocks, each one driving two axles, has a fully finished cab, doors that open and additional details such as grab irons, steps and buffers made of metal. Triple headlights and two tail lights that automatically change depending on direction of travel. Technical data: Gauge 45 mm L (over buffers) x W x H: 410/415 x 120 x 147 mm, weight app. 2600 grams Total wheel base 279 mm, bogie wheel base 98 mm Additional information and availability: Modellbau Dieter Schiede, Grub 1 – „Michlgrub“ - 84367 Zeilarn, Germany Tel./Fax: ++49-(0)8725 1211 schiede@vr-web.de 22 New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Schreiner The firm Schreiner – specialist for tankcontainers – has completed several new items for gauge I and II just prior to the fair. These pictures are only a small sample of the product line. Additional versions and a wide range of lettering can be seen on the web site of the firm. modell-tankcontainer Helmut Schreiner Schulstraße 5/1 72070 Tübingen, Germany www.modell-tankcontainer.de/ Wyko BR 56 The new items by Michael Wyrwich “WYKO” were already presented operational and “in action” at the Sinsheim fair. BR 56.20 gauge I (scale 1:32, gauge 45 mm) This Prussian G8.2 with a 2-Cylinder drive train was extremely successful in service and a large number of them were manufactured. Technical data of the model: Weight (empty): 5800 grams Capacities: Boiler 525 ml water, gas 90 ml, oil 5 ml LxWxH: 472 x 102 x 142 mm Drive train: 1´E (2-10-0), drive wheels-Ø: 43,5 mm, gauge 45 mm, wheel flanges according to NEM, minimum radius 200 cm. Running time with one fill up app. 50 minutes, Pulling power app. 80 axles. Technical details of the model: Weight: 5500 grams (empty), Capacities: Boiler 372 ml to hold 300 ml of water, gas 90 ml, oil 5 ml LxWxH: 530 x 96 x 144 mm Operating pressure: 3 bar (45 psi) The version with the axle feed pump has a water tank capacity of 160 ml. Also available in the green Prussian colors and with riveted water tanks. Price: 4450 Euro WYKO Feine Mechanik - Michael Wyrwich Leisartstraße 28 - 52428 Jülich, Germany Tel.: ++49-(0)2461 340 355 www.wyko-echtdampf.de info@wyko-echtdampf.de Drive train 1´E (2-10-0), driving wheels Ø: 43.5 mm, wheel flanges according to NEM, Running time about 40 minutes (on one filling): Pulling power : app. 80 axles Also available in Prussian green finish. Minimum radius: 1200 mm Price: 4550,- Euro BR95 gauge 1 (scale 1:32) The BR95 was at home at the Geislinger Steige and until the beginning of the 80’s also in Thuringia as well as other regions of Germany. A very solid engine with power that almost matched that of the BR96. New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008 23 Nurnberg Toy Fair 2008 Textnotices - Textnotices - Textnotices - Textnotices - Textnotices - Textnotices - Textnotices - Textnotices Scheba Schurer The firm Scheba Schurer, a long-standing exhibitor at Nürnberg, was missed by numerous visitors. On Friday, February 8th, the Schurers themselves were spotted as visitors. Stefan Kiss - Kiss Modellbahnen Friedrichstr. 12A 68519 Viernheim, Germany www.kiss-modellbahnen.de/ BRAWA KISS Modellbahn Viernheim, a company that exhibited regularly at the fair until now, was also not present. “We will introduce our new items after the fair” – according to Stefan Kiss in a conversation just prior to the fair. Anyone interested in the current product offerings or the expected new items, should contact their dealer or Kiss directly at: …is celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. According to Katrin Braun, their press spokesperson, the company will focus their efforts this anniversary year on H0 scale, but will also introduce new gauge IIm items in the near future. BRAWA Artur Braun Modellspielwarenfabrik GmbH + Co Uferstr. 26-28 73630 Remshalden, Germany www.brawa.de Company photographs were provided by the various manufacturers. Gerhard Schneider took pictures at the fair on February 8th, 2008. Many of the models are hand built. All information provided has been carefully checked for accuracy, however, we cannot accept any responsibility or liability for errors or omissions especially with regard to pricing and availability. It must also be noted, that all products may not be available in all markets and that certain types of products, specifically radio-controlled products, may not meet regulatory requirements for certain countries. Companies that were represented at the Internat. Toy Fair are identified by the Toy Fair logo next to the article. The information about suppliers KISS 24 Massoth The firm Massoth – known for their digital control and sound electronics – has expanded their product line further. New items include the eMOTION XLS sound decoder for Large Scale engines as well as the eMOTION Goldcappuffer. These “Puffer’ (buffer capacitors) are becoming more and more popular since they ensure that motor and sound receive power without interruption. Massoth Elektronik GmbH Frankensteiner Str. 28 64342 Seeheim-Jugenheim. Germany Tel.: ++49-(0)6151 35077-0 www.massoth.de – info@massoth.de not at the fair was provided by the respective companies. We tried to list the companies in alphabetical order, however, due layout constraints, that was not always possible. Suppliers of rolling stock and other items suitable for 1:32 and 1:22.5 model railroading are invited to contact us about their new product offerings. Title: News, G. Schneider New item supplement to GartenBahn 1/2008