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More than just a „look over the shoulder“: What's going on in the editorial team, what's being worked on? Whether successes or hurdles, interim results or new projects and ideas - we let our regular readers in on our work and what else is going on in our company when it comes to Track 1.
Fascination Track 1 – Part 36
The International Spur 0 and Spur 1 days in Gießen have developed into one of the most important events of the year. We present numerous new products showcased there in detailed vehicle portraits.
Here you can take a look inside the booklet
The Class 101
First new build electric locomotive of DB AG
With a total of 145 units commissioned, the Class 101, manufactured by Adtranz, replaced the Class 103, built in the same quantity, from 1997 onwards. The 101 marked the beginning of a new generation of modern three-phase current locomotives for the then-new DB AG.
Open Day on September 18th and 19th, 2026
– The model railway manufacturer is celebrating its open day this year at its main plant on Stuttgarter Straße. Whether Märklin, Trix or LGB – visitors can look forward to many impressions on Friday, 18th and Saturday, 19th September.
Term: Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September 2026
Location: 73033 Göppingen, Märklin Factory, Stuttgarter Straße 55–57
Admission 9 AM to 3 PM each
Parking at the EWS Arena, shuttle buses are operating (look out for the Märklin signage)
Gäubahn
Long-distance travel from Stuttgart to Italy
Gäubahn – this term has long since become established for the main line between Stuttgart and Singen, which has been operated as a single track along large sections since the Second World War. However, the main line which is important for traffic to Switzerland today
01 TREFF
17 and 18 October 2026
It's that time of year again - the Dutch Gauge 1 trade fair is entering another round.
Maarn, De Twe Marken, Trompplein 5
The entrance fee is €10
The list of exhibitors will be announced soon on the organiser's website.
Track 1 trade fair and 20th anniversary
In the Lokpark Ampflwang (AT)
27 and 28 June 2026
Renowned international manufacturers take part in the event at the Railway and Mining Museum. The constantly updated list of exhibitors can be found on the ÖGEG website.
Fascination Track 1 – Part 36
The International Spur 0 and Spur 1 days in Gießen have developed into one of the most important events of the year. We present numerous new products showcased there in detailed vehicle portraits.
Here you can take a look inside the booklet
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Fascination Track 1 – Part 36
The International Spur 0 and Spur 1 days in Gießen have developed into one of the most important events of the year. We present numerous new products showcased there in detailed vehicle portraits.
Here you can take a look inside the booklet
The Class 101
First new build electric locomotive of DB AG
With a total of 145 units commissioned, the Class 101, manufactured by Adtranz, replaced the Class 103, built in the same quantity, from 1997 onwards. The 101 marked the beginning of a new generation of modern three-phase current locomotives for the then-new DB AG.
Open Day on September 18th and 19th, 2026
– The model railway manufacturer is celebrating its open day this year at its main plant on Stuttgarter Straße. Whether Märklin, Trix or LGB – visitors can look forward to many impressions on Friday, 18th and Saturday, 19th September.
Term: Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September 2026
Location: 73033 Göppingen, Märklin Factory, Stuttgarter Straße 55–57
Admission 9 AM to 3 PM each
Parking at the EWS Arena, shuttle buses are operating (look out for the Märklin signage)
Gäubahn
Long-distance travel from Stuttgart to Italy
Gäubahn – this term has long since become established for the main line between Stuttgart and Singen, which has been operated as a single track along large sections since the Second World War. However, the main line which is important for traffic to Switzerland today
01 TREFF
17 and 18 October 2026
It's that time of year again - the Dutch Gauge 1 trade fair is entering another round.
Maarn, De Twe Marken, Trompplein 5
The entrance fee is €10
The list of exhibitors will be announced soon on the organiser's website.
Track 1 trade fair and 20th anniversary
In the Lokpark Ampflwang (AT)
27 and 28 June 2026
Renowned international manufacturers take part in the event at the Railway and Mining Museum. The constantly updated list of exhibitors can be found on the ÖGEG website.
Fascination Voie 1 en français et en néerlandais
Making of: Subscription Bonuses from the Editorial Team – Part 1
To the article „Quite delightful!“ in issue 35
Has anyone else noticed?
Photo shoot with Erna and Gesine
Excursion to China - Model railway between workbench, culture and reality
Excursion to China - Model railway between workbench, culture and reality
Excursion to China - Model railway between workbench, culture and reality
Excursion to China - Model railway between workbench, culture and reality
