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Bees Modellbahn & Kiss Deutschland Take Over BR 24, BR 64 and BR 01.5 from Spur 01

German retailer Bees Modellbahn – in cooperation with Kiss Modellbahnen Deutschland – has announced they will take over the production of the German BR 24, BR 64 and BR 01.5 steam locomotives in 1:32 scale from Spur 01.

Bees Modellbahn / Fine Models / Kiss Modellbahnen Deutschland BR 24, BR 64 & BR 01.5

Earlier this year, Spur 01 announced they would continue the portfolio of MBW Modellbahnen, but they now state they will only focus on a limited number of projects for 2023 and 2024.

Source: Spur 01 [DE] & Bees Modellbahn

MBW Ceases Operations – “Spur 01 Modellbahnen” Continues

German small series manufacturer MBW Modellbahnen – owned by Frank Elze – has ceased operations due to health concerns. MBW produced hand-made models in 0 scale and 1 scale.

The new firm “Spur 01 Modellbahnen” – owned by Sascha Elze and Pierre Elze – will continue with (a part of) the MBW portfolio.

For 1 scale, the DB BR 24 and BR 64 steam locomotives are planned for late summer 2023. In 2024, the BR 44 should follow. All other former MBW projects may be considered to be on hold, the lower cost die-cast V 60 & V 90 locomotives are cancelled.

Link: Spur 01 (external link) [DE]

Source: Spur 01 Modellbahnen

New Announcements for 1 Scale from Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz

Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz has announced the following new items in 1 Scale:

Container Car Type Sgns (DB, SBB) – MSRP € 795,00 / CHF 690 + Containers (20 ft – € 72,00 / 40 ft – € 87,00) – Delivery: 2023
Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz 1 Scale Container Car Type Sgns (DB, SBB)

SBB Panoramic Car Type Apm 61 – MSRP € 1.165,00 / CHF 1.050,00 – Delivery: 2023
Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz 1 Scale SBB Panoramic Car Type Apm 61

SBB Passenger Car Type “Einheitswagen II” – MSRP € 2.600,00 / CHF 2.350,00 – Delivery: Q1 2024
Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz 1 Scale SBB Passenger Car Type

Source: Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz (external link) [DE]