I'm sure you noticed the link to the information on the causeway's construction on that Hindenburg Damm wikipedia page. Be sure to check out the homepage of that site and look for every occurrence of "Sylt" - they have quite a few good photos that give you an idea what Sylt looked like.
I tried to translate the text of the last postcard on the causeway construction pages:
"The New Way - Sylt Causeway Construction - the Masterpiece of German Spirit, German Technology"In spring 1923 the massive construction was started, having a base width of 50 m, crest width of 11 m, height of 8 m, and a length of 11 km. Avoids the passage through New Danmark, former German land, that has been taken from us without fight by the regulations of the Treaty of Versailles. May it be a symbol of strength and will. ..."
So much for that...
There is also a diploma thesis on "Der Personenverkehr über den Hindenburgdamm und die Sylter Inselbahn". However, I can't tell you if it's helpful or interesting in any way.
Harry
Just found some great items here
http://www.ianallanpublishing.com/search.php?mode=search&page=1
Did a searce for "sylt" the eisenbahn book as been ordered a few others WOW finally some resources to look over I also found a sylt light house at the reynaults site and a very cool narrow gauge train in army gray i can picture this bringing supplies around the island.
Looking to buy
I also maybe able to offer some trades for this loco I have some brand new era 2 engines and some NKP stuff.
contact me at adlerhobby@yahoo.com
HeavyDuty wrote: Rommel wrote:Hey Guys wondering what magazines you might know of that cover german railroading and have subscriptions for US ??? I think Peco in the UK publishes a mag named Continental Modeler that covers German railroading. It may only be modern era, though.
Rommel wrote:Hey Guys wondering what magazines you might know of that cover german railroading and have subscriptions for US ???
I think Peco in the UK publishes a mag named Continental Modeler that covers German railroading. It may only be modern era, though.
Continental Modeler covers all eras. In fact, it doesn't limit itself to Continental Europe. 3 of the articles in the current issue deal with North American railroads.
http://www.peco-uk.com/Publications/ContinentalM_this.htm
Andre
Rommel wrote: 33233German Army Steam Loco HF 110 C, In Field Grey Livery. Epoche II. DCC Ready. Looking to buy I also maybe able to offer some trades for this loco I have some brand new era 2 engines and some NKP stuff.contact me at adlerhobby@yahoo.com
Ive contacted alot of online stores looking for this seems everyone is out if anyone knows of a place that may have one Id love to hear from you Thanks
GTX765 wrote:I am modeling Euro too, I am doing German era two with mainly military and frieght wagons. I have a TRIX Br 01 and a Brawa BR 19 pulling heavy flat cars with panzer tanks. I do like the Euro stuff but if it says made in Germany it is pricy but good quality. I have ordered from alot of the vendors listed. If you need advice or help let me know. Alot of the German dealers will sell to you at a cheaper price than listed because they will knock off the VAT tax. The shipping is around $30 though.
The BR19 is awesome stream lined black beauty I to have one Sweet engine,
I sent you a email asking for any contacts for the Roco #33233 engine you might have!
I'm planning on using a lot of "flames of War" stuff on my layout the scale is good and the options for flat loads and scenic details is great all their stuff is 15mm or 1/100 scale close to HO at 1/87 and the people size give a forced prospective that feels & looks right and compared to roco and prieser the pricing is awesome I can get three Kubelwagen Jeeps made of resin for $9.00 a blister two of them make a great flat car load after you paint them . Check out Flames of War its a miniature war gaming system, if you need interesting flat car loads.
Cheers
GTX765 wrote:I have not tried the Resin kits yet, I am still new and attempting to model what I can. .
You might find these to your liking then, They are a one piece body with just a roof to clue on very simple assembly! With gaming items the main difference in kits is that the focus is on painting not putting time into model building its funny I started as a train person then got into war-gaming what stands out between the two is that the train kits always seem much more detailed in the assembly part, for me the end result is how its painted and all that time doesn't matter but I do understand that part, is part of the hobby I'm a bit impatient so resin kits help me get to the part I enjoy most painting weathering and detailing.
Rommel wrote:Ive contacted alot of online stores looking for this seems everyone is out if anyone knows of a place that may have one Id love to hear from you Thanks
Right now, there are three on German Ebay, one for 150 Euros + shipping
tewahipounamu wrote: Rommel wrote:Ive contacted alot of online stores looking for this seems everyone is out if anyone knows of a place that may have one Id love to hear from you ThanksRight now, there are three on German Ebay, one for 150 Euros + shippingHarry
THANK YOU!
I just sent a email asking about shipping to USA hopfully Ill hear back soon and I just wait for it to arrive awesome! thank you
I did a searce on ebay a few times please tell me how you found this whats the secret to shopping for euro items....wow!
Pleasure Did you buy the loco already? That particular one is no longer available...
I did nothing special, maybe I was just lucky. Or does the German Ebay site show only products to you that have been tagged by the seller as being available in the US?
tewahipounamu wrote: Pleasure Did you buy the loco already? That particular one is no longer available...I did nothing special, maybe I was just lucky. Or does the German Ebay site show only products to you that have been tagged by the seller as being available in the US?Harry
YES I grap it ,nobody in USA had one Im very glad you helped me locate that ,everyone in USA says maybe by spring they could get them in. "Got to spend it before someone else gets it' if you know what I mean. now I can order some rolling stock and some track , after I plan things out on paper! Since Ive never done narrow gauge having some on hand to help with size and feel should be a great help in track planning.
It was also nice to deal with a store that had paypal that was a big help with money bank transfers costing around $30.00 I didnt want to go that route.
Thanks again if we ever have the chance to meet I owe you a cold one!
Heres the reason Ive been quite I figured I take a break and share with you guys feel free to go to my blog site for more before and after shots.
[Modeling & Painting Blog by G-dog and Friends] First pictures ofLayout construction. Same view but without bay & Submarine from prev. picture/blogHere is the table that was taken out...the u-boat and scenery will be recycled into the new layoutfocusing on the Island of Sylt that was connected by a man made cause way called the Hindenburgdamm. On the Island of Sylt there was a narrow gauge railway that also serviced the military am planning on a small midget submarine (seehunds) base with torpedoes and supplies brought in by the main railway then transferred to the narrow line to service the army base. The other end of layout will be the city of Hamburg Germany with a grand station and glass canopy train shed for passenger service. Freight and passenger service will be the focus on this layout during war time operations in what euro modelers refer to as "era II modeling" plans also include a waybill system for fun operating sessions for 1 to 4 people. and if time permits a trolly system in the city. Most of the carpentry is just about done (thank goodness) soon Ill get to laying track installing turn outs and ballasting. then some scenery and backdrop painting. the fun stuff .