A general view of Rotstein engine shed

This a is a model of a Liliput German train ferry wagon built to British loading gauge. It is a little reminder of the my childhood in Mold, Flintshire. Mold had a large factory, Jones Balers, which sent large numbers of hay balers out by rail from the local goods yard. A lot of these were exported to the continent using Belgian, French and German flat wagons. The two model balers were kindly built for me by Mike Williams, better known for his O gauge models. It was probably the appearance of these wagons, with their exotic foreign wording, which first interested me in overseas railways.

The station buildings at Rotstein. The road coaches are waiting to convey parties of tourists around the picturesque Rotstein area.

Frau Knopf leaves the station masters house on her way to the local shops. The house is getting a bit of attention to its paintwork.

45 026 is crossing a northbound freight in the station loop. Captain Stieneker, on the far left, is keeping a close eye on the rowing boats he has just hired out!

Part of the town of Rotstein with some typical half timbered buildings of southern Germany featured.

80 028 brings a short train of locally quarried red stone down the gradient from Knopfbach.