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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.

Open Day on September 18th and 19th, 2026

12 May 2026
Märklin
Märklin is opening its doors again

– 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)

...read more

Gäubahn

04 May 2026
EK-Special 161
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

...read more

01 TREFF

18 February 2026
Becasse Weathering

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.

...read more

Track 1 trade fair and 20th anniversary

18 February 2026
Austrian Society for Railway History

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.

...read more

Large railway meeting at the water tower

18 February 2026
KM1

In the E-Park Lauingen

13 and 14 June 2026

In 2026, the KM1 large railway meeting will once again take place in the E-Park. A list of the exhibited systems and a constantly updated list of exhibitors can be found on the E-Park website.

...read more

Special offer from Spur 1 Austria

5 April 2026

As part of this promotion, running from 1st April to 31st May 2026, purchasers of in-stock models will receive one or two overnight stays in the Salzkammergut region, depending on the purchase value, when collecting their purchase in Vöcklabruck. More information is available on the manufacturer's website.

...read more

Route book of the German museum railways - 2026

10 March 2026
The ideal companion for your visit to the museum railways in Germany

For many decades, the timetable book of German museum railways has been a handy companion for friends and visitors to the numerous museum railways. In our informative handbook you will find the timetable tables of the active associations that operate their lovingly restored train sets on their own lines, on private railway or DB tracks.

...read more

Open Day on September 18th and 19th, 2026

12 May 2026
Märklin
Märklin is opening its doors again

– 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)

...read more

Open Day on September 18th and 19th, 2026

12 May 2026
Märklin
Märklin is opening its doors again

– 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)

...read more

Gäubahn

04 May 2026
EK-Special 161
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

...read more

01 TREFF

18 February 2026
Becasse Weathering

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.

...read more

Track 1 trade fair and 20th anniversary

18 February 2026
Austrian Society for Railway History

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.

...read more

Large railway meeting at the water tower

18 February 2026
KM1

In the E-Park Lauingen

13 and 14 June 2026

In 2026, the KM1 large railway meeting will once again take place in the E-Park. A list of the exhibited systems and a constantly updated list of exhibitors can be found on the E-Park website.

...read more

Special offer from Spur 1 Austria

5 April 2026

As part of this promotion, running from 1st April to 31st May 2026, purchasers of in-stock models will receive one or two overnight stays in the Salzkammergut region, depending on the purchase value, when collecting their purchase in Vöcklabruck. More information is available on the manufacturer's website.

...read more

Route book of the German museum railways - 2026

10 March 2026
The ideal companion for your visit to the museum railways in Germany

For many decades, the timetable book of German museum railways has been a handy companion for friends and visitors to the numerous museum railways. In our informative handbook you will find the timetable tables of the active associations that operate their lovingly restored train sets on their own lines, on private railway or DB tracks.

...read more
Contributions from the editorial team, 13 March 2026

To the article „Quite delightful!“ in issue 35

Once Temu's algorithm has internalised which topics are...
Contributions from the editorial team, 6 March 2026

Has anyone else noticed?

Märklin's factory photo of the DH 500 Ca shows the...
Contributions from the editorial team, 3 March 2026

Photo shoot with Erna and Gesine

We have already introduced the resolute Gesine Knesebeck to our readers in...
Contributions from the editorial team, 27 February 2026

Excursion to China - Model railway between workbench, culture and reality

Part 7 - Classification and findings
Contributions from the editorial team, 24 February 2026

Excursion to China - Model railway between workbench, culture and reality

Part 6: Acceptance under real conditions
Contributions from the editorial team, 20 February 2026

Excursion to China - Model railway between workbench, culture and reality

Part 5: When the model is „finished“
Contributions from the editorial team, 16 February 2026

Excursion to China - Model railway between workbench, culture and reality

Part 4: From the blank to the model
Contributions from the editorial team, 11 February 2026

Excursion to China - Model railway between workbench, culture and reality

Part 3: Between the factory gate and everyday life
Contributions from the editorial team, 8 February 2026

Excursion to China - Model railway between workbench, culture and reality

Part 2: Experience China by railway
Contributions from the editorial team, 6 February 2026

Excursion to China - Model railway between workbench, culture and reality

Part 1: Why I set out on the journey