Look forward to it Doug.
International Toy Fair Nürnberg 2012
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I got back from Germany late last night after a 10 hour drive by myself - partly through a snow blizzard at -12°C - so I'm a bit zonked out. I'll be posting the photos today and I'll then add text explaining what I saw, who I met and what other news I have. Stay tuned.
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Here are some more general photos, too few in number to merit a whole directory.
Sächsische Waggonfabrik
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KM1 Modellbau http://www.km-1.de/
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Herpa
A shot of a wind turbine (I remember a member was asking about one recently on the forum) Quite big indeed. It turned around and that Goodyear blimp also flew by on a sort of hanging mobile device.
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Sächsische Waggonfabrik
KM1 Modellbau http://www.km-1.de/
Herpa
A shot of a wind turbine (I remember a member was asking about one recently on the forum) Quite big indeed. It turned around and that Goodyear blimp also flew by on a sort of hanging mobile device.
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Märklin
They had their typical massive stand. A large layout (that always looks the same as before) I think they just modify it. They always have a big fat controller pressing the buttons all day long. He really looked bored.
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Eisenbahnutensilien Christine Zenk
A nice collection of railway articles. Not model scale, but full scale - I am sure they would decorate a layout room quite nicely.
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They had their typical massive stand. A large layout (that always looks the same as before) I think they just modify it. They always have a big fat controller pressing the buttons all day long. He really looked bored.
Eisenbahnutensilien Christine Zenk
A nice collection of railway articles. Not model scale, but full scale - I am sure they would decorate a layout room quite nicely.
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Brekina
Some interesting larger scale models, perfect for running around a garden layout.
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Jägerndorfer
Various scales represented here, but if you want a ski lift, cable car system or cableway, these are the guys to check out. Impressive models. I have some video of this that I will put up later.
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Ladegüter Bauer
These people always have the stand immediately on the right as you enter the Hall 4A. They always have an exceptional diorama with very high detail - probably the some of the best continental scenery work and very well weathered breaking from the trend of keeping things squeaky clean.
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Some interesting larger scale models, perfect for running around a garden layout.
Jägerndorfer
Various scales represented here, but if you want a ski lift, cable car system or cableway, these are the guys to check out. Impressive models. I have some video of this that I will put up later.
Ladegüter Bauer
These people always have the stand immediately on the right as you enter the Hall 4A. They always have an exceptional diorama with very high detail - probably the some of the best continental scenery work and very well weathered breaking from the trend of keeping things squeaky clean.
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ESU
ESU didn't seem to have much new in terms of electronics - at least what I could see through the throngs of people. They really need to get a bigger stand. It was tiney, but obviously very popular. I do have a press-pack so I'll go though it later and post anything interesting that I find.
They did have a little automated layout showing these smoking diesels.
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Lenz
Lenz had no electronic items on display. Except an increasing collection of O-guage items. Perhaps they should think about changing their name.
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Proses
Our friend Harun was at the show for the first time as an exhibitor. He had a stand that was always full every time I walked past. A very charming young lady was on hand to explain to the visitors what was on show when Harun wasn't around.
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ESU didn't seem to have much new in terms of electronics - at least what I could see through the throngs of people. They really need to get a bigger stand. It was tiney, but obviously very popular. I do have a press-pack so I'll go though it later and post anything interesting that I find.
They did have a little automated layout showing these smoking diesels.
Lenz
Lenz had no electronic items on display. Except an increasing collection of O-guage items. Perhaps they should think about changing their name.
Proses
Our friend Harun was at the show for the first time as an exhibitor. He had a stand that was always full every time I walked past. A very charming young lady was on hand to explain to the visitors what was on show when Harun wasn't around.
Smoke doesnt quite look right (to me) - though neither does it on steam either at standstill IMHO. Needs to be more claggy - like a Class 37 firing up - not unlike this 
Pictures quite timely as looks like I will be based in Munich for next 6 months so may have a look at some of these models if I can find a good dealer after some research.
Pictures quite timely as looks like I will be based in Munich for next 6 months so may have a look at some of these models if I can find a good dealer after some research.
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QUOTE (Doug @ 5 Feb 2012, 12:04) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Lenz had no electronic items on display. Except an increasing collection of O-guage items. Perhaps they should think about changing their name.
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Very funny
QUOTE (Doug @ 5 Feb 2012, 12:04) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>He had a stand that was always full every time I walked past. A very charming young lady was on hand to explain to the visitors what was on show when Harun wasn't around.
Funny coincidence that heh
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QUOTE (Doug @ 5 Feb 2012, 12:04) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>He had a stand that was always full every time I walked past. A very charming young lady was on hand to explain to the visitors what was on show when Harun wasn't around.
Funny coincidence that heh
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and here's me looking forward to some MOW stuf from Hobbytrain in N , still if the man has'nt seen it then they cant be any
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on the other hand
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plas man
on the other hand
plas man
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QUOTE (Doug @ 5 Feb 2012, 11:04) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Proses
Our friend Harun was at the show for the first time as an exhibitor. He had a stand that was always full every time I walked past. A very charming young lady was on hand to explain to the visitors what was on show when Harun wasn't around.
I hope the interest was not because of the "charming lady".
Today she faunded a club for "women model railroaders" as can be seen on photos.
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Harun
Our friend Harun was at the show for the first time as an exhibitor. He had a stand that was always full every time I walked past. A very charming young lady was on hand to explain to the visitors what was on show when Harun wasn't around.
I hope the interest was not because of the "charming lady".
Today she faunded a club for "women model railroaders" as can be seen on photos.
Harun
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