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Schmalspur-(Narrow Gauge)-Session 14.3.-16.3.2008
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As the WEK layout isn't DCC controlled, the WEK attended this event again with two DCC controlled locos only. (Staengl 2095 007-7 and a ROCO HF 110C, both equipped with Uhlenbrock Sound Decoder)
In addition the WEK had its new "Video-Loco" on the roster. This enabled visitors of the event to ride along the line "on the footplate" of a Diesel engine (class 2095).
The Video-Loco (in front) is a dummy and is being pushed by another 2095 (digitally controlled with sounddecoder) along the line. It is equipped with a micro video camera, transmitting video and sound signals wirelessly to a receiver connected to a TV screen. The only obvious attribute of the camara loco is a 3mm bore beneath the front windows.
"Virtual" model railway enthusiasts, rinding on the footplate via a TV screen - obviously another intersting branch of operating model railways!
This has already been the tenth exhibition organized by Kalle Stuempfl. Again he succeeded with presenting some superior gimmicks of narrow gauge modelling.
Amongst the wealth of exhibits some shall be looked at in this report, without setting back the unmentioned. The WEK photographer was rather observing the exhibition with his unarmed eyes rather than with his camera! (Not to mention the engagement with his own layout ...)
This picture shows the WEK layout at the exhibition with two very interested youngsters. They lateron - together with their sister - had a temporary employment as engine drivers in the engine depot at Wilhelmstal.
Amongst others Peter Velten and Wolfgang Schmitz from EMFS very much supported the exhibition operation of the WEK.
The supporting crew of the WEK allowed the General Manager to visit other exhibits and to guide the junior apprentice. The longest shift was worked by Torsten Knieriem (in the background of the picture), who also helped very much with transporting the layout.
Special interest was caused by the yet unfinished land clearing project of the right layout segment. Unusual insights into the hidden sidings have thus been made possible to the public. (Click here for a special report on this reconstruction scheme)
Kalle Stuempfl presented hints and tricks for creating a very convincing model vegetation. (unfortunately no picture!).
A large modular 0-16,5 layout was one of the main exhibits. Furthermore there was a very effective trade support of various specialists, some of whom travelled from far away.
Left: The very focussed crew behind the WEK layout.
Right: The junior apprentice of the WEK and the spouse of the General Manager watching operation of another H0-exhibit.
Always First League: Otto Schouwstra, here with his newest exhibit "Terra Cotta". In contrary to the current trend towards large scales, he choosed H0 scale for his newest creation, that impressed mainly with its sound system, that left nothing to improve. Inductive sensores check the position of the train and control fading the sound from one of six speakers under the layout to the next one, according to the train's actual position. In addition a subwoofer provided vibration of the spectator's abdominal wall, when the diesel engine was approaching.
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Marcel Ackle from Switzerland presented a very skillful regime over most modelling materials with his IIf (scale 1:22,5). He changed their structures from "as new" to a rather rotten appearance.
A diorama, with every square inch to be watched carefully! One never gets the feeling to have seen after some time - there is always some yet undiscovered detail!
The constructor is an extremely patient modeller, who answered every single question of the public.
Click here for more pictures and modelling hints + tipps by Marcel Ackle !
Another guest engine was 99 6101 from the Harz Narrow Gauge Railways. (Greetings to driver Jens!)
The WEK layout in the "Bausenberg-Halle", Niederzissen.
Thanks to Wolfgang and Uli for part- time operating the layout, thus giving the WEK's General Manager the opportunity to visit the numerous attractions along the Brohl Valley.
Some website customers of the WEK took the opportunity to visit the layout in Niederzissen. Special regards to the Lady from Hannover, who patronises the WEK! Click here [158 KB]
for her report on the Brohltal event (German language only, but superb pics)!
The model exhibition also featured - amongst others - a modular layout of the EMFS with themes of the Brohltalbahn, a modular layout of the MGS (Modellbahngemeinschaft Siegkreis), the new LGB modular layout of MEC Weilerswist, a small - but beautiful! - layout of the Railway Society Euskirchen ECE with trams and Faller Car System as well as a LGB-layout with scratchbuilt rolling stock made entirely from beechwood - an eye candy for the patternmaker! (List not complete!)
Right: Good cooperation between Brohltalbahn and WEK-Railway!
Left: Graphic timetable after a busy day of operation! (Photo: Uli Clees)
Left part
The layout in the exhibition hall.
Centre part
Running distance of the track added to a total of approx 500 feet.
Right part
The main part was H0e, but part of the layout was in H0 standard gauge. Two stations provided facilities to convey standard gauge wagons onto transporter wagons.
Timetable conference.
The whole operation followed an elaborate timetable. "Model time" was running four time faster than real time to compensate for the shorter line distances compared with reality.
The diesel loco in the early morning sun.
The WEK's Diesel engine 2095 007-7 with DCC control. The loco is fully equipped with sound and light (10 LEDs!).
The "Profi Control" was converted to a hawker's tray. The driver (thanks Wolfgang!) followed the train along the line, plugging the control panel into the appropriate Loco Net connectors.
This exhibition regrettably is over! It has been a wonderful celebration of the 20-years-EMFS-anniversary. Many thanks to the organizers from EMFS for the excellent care for exhibitors!
Some selected pictures:
The EMFS catering team - unbeatable!
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The WEK celebrated the event with banners along the station yard.
