On the road to Germany! (1 Viewer)

[TomNT]

Tom; Marklin makes a number of 1 Gauge=1/32 locomotives and rolling stock; some is from the WWII period. Marklin locomotives and track is easy to find on line. A line of flat cars with Pnzers loaded would make a unique display. I have a Marklin 1 Gauge Krokodile electric locomotive; which is Swiss, but Austria had a number of them for heavy freight service in the Alps. Marklin makes real nice locomotives and a 1 Gauge Steam locomotive is close enough no one is going to notice a slight size difference, given the huge size of a locomotive in relation to a Panzer.
I will try to post a photo over the weekend comparing the relative sizes for your reference.

Thanks Kat, I have looked into the Marklin loco's and rolling stock as my track is Marklin and very close to 1:30 scale. I know this because a friend that has some Figarti track sent me the measurements which confirmed his track width is almost the same as my track. I didn't find much in Marklin G Gauge trains though and what I did find was very expensive. I have seen some G Gauge LGB and Piko loco's for sale but again most of them are very expensive. If you know of any Marklin loco's and rolling stock going for a reasonable price then it would be appreciated if you can let me know. I don't need running loco's and it would be ok if they aren't in pristine condition. I would love to see some pic's of your loco.

Very interesting Katana, eventhough not all way in WW2 collecting, just scratching the surface, would love to see these great beasts....please post!!! May be that extra effort may switch me into the mode
Cheers
Luiz

That may be dangerous on the wallet Luiz!!! {eek3}^&grin

Spectacular collection and diorama! :salute:: I sometimes feel the Allied D-Day releases are under appreciated. That column with all its various hardware and men is awesome. The diorama setting from the stream, buildings, groundwork, trees etc etc is something special. The best part is that the diorama base is very versatile, you will be able to swap out and use the diorama base for numerous other series in your collection ( e.g. axis, commonwealth, Napoleonics, etc etc )

Thanks CFM, I appreciate the nice words. Unfortunately I don't have Napoleonic's in my collection but I do have lot's of K&C Jerries, Brit's, a few Canadians and also some more G.I.'s which I'll use in future dio set ups. I also have lot's of TG and Figarti which i'll also use for future dio's.