S-scale in the heart of Germany

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Some S-scalers will be aware of this one, some will not. This is directed at the latter.

 

Many years ago, I was taking Continental Modeller magazine. Being rather interested in what was happening overseas, this was perhaps a natural progression from articles on the works of Stanier, Riddles, et al. This is not to belittle these august gentlemen but rather an acknowledgement of the works of Chapelon, De Caso and others, who seemed to be able to squeeze just that little bit more power out of each shovelful of coal.

 

It was in one of the early editions that mention was made of an S-scale layout based on US practice in a museum somewhere in Germany. Not being especially interested in S at the time, I didn't take much notice. Time passed, CM seemed to deteriorate somewhat in quality and I stopped taking it, eventually disposing of my collection of some years to a grateful new home. Not long ago, I recalled this article but couldn't for the life of me remember where this damn museum was. It was while following a couple of links provided by the redoubtable Mr. Coplestone in another thread that I chanced upon it. A little research confirmed that it's still there. There's even a youtube about it.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2psCefaiiKA

 

The notes are in English and will explain all. The narration, though, is in German so unless you're familiar with the language, don't expect to understand a lot. The images, however, speak for themselves. Modelling of this quality would be considered outstanding in any scale. The fact that it's in this most excellent of scales adds just a little extra spice to the feast. Enjoy.

 

For those interested in dropping in on the museum if you find yourselves in the area, they have a website. And there's an English page.

 

http://www.museums.nuremberg.de/toy-museum/index.html

 

You'll find the layout on the second floor. I'll be in Germany myself in the near future so will visit and try to get some pics, unless anyone beats me to it - which, of course, they are most welcome to do.