Tag Archives: 1:22.5 Scale

Train Line Confirms Production of “Bernina Krokodil”

In 2022, Train Line announced several new items for the Rhaetian Railway (RhB), with the “Bernina Krokodil” electric locomotive being one of them. At the time, Train Line said the Krokodil would only be produced when the market showed enough interest, while all other 2022 New Items were already confirmed for production.

Train Line has now confirmed they will produce the Bernina Krokodil. Design and construction will start in Summer 2023, production is planned for 2024.

Train Line 2050400 RhB Bernina Krokodil
Image Source: Train Line

The Krokodil will be available in two versions:

2050400 Electric Locomotive, Type Ge 4/4 “Bernina Krokodil”, RhB, #182 (Analog/DCC) – € 1.099,00
2050402 Electric Locomotive, Type Ge 4/4 “Bernina Krokodil”, RhB, #182 (Analog/DCC with Sound) – € 1.379,00

Link: Train Line (external link) [DE]

Source: Train Line

Massoth Announces New Version of Rail Clamps

As part of their 2023 New Items, Massoth has announced a new version of their popular rail clamps.

According to Massoth, the rail clamp design was updated for two reasons: to make them visually less intrusive (as requested by customers), and to reduce material cost.

The image below shows the new rail clamp on the left, and the old version on the right.

Massoth G Scale Rail Clamps Code 332 New Item 2023

Today, the new rail clamps are available in brass only, other versions (longer clamps, nickel plated clamps) will follow later on.

8100111 Rail Clamps, Code 332, Brass, 19mm, 50 pcs – € 59,90
8100112 Rail Clamps, Code 332, Brass, 19mm, 100 pcs – € 109,90

Source: Massoth

MK Modells Announces DFB “Mitteleinstiegwagen” in 2m Scale

MK Modells (Switzerland) has announced the type “Mitteleinstiegwagen” in service of the Furka Steam Railway (DFB). The passenger car will be available in both 1st and 2nd Class with two road numbers each.