Category Archives: 2m Scale News

MK Modells Shows Preproduction Model of 1:22,5 Scale Swiss Type Gb(v) Boxcar

MK Modells has shared pictures of the preproduction model of their 1:22,5 scale type Gb(v) boxcar coming in RhB, MGB and FO paint schemes. The models are handmade brass constructions.

MK Modells 2m Scale 1:22,5 Scale Boxcar Gb Gbv RhB
Image Source: MK Modells

MK Modells 2m Scale 1:22,5 Scale Boxcar Gb Gbv MGB
Image Source: MK Modells

Delivery is foreseen for July 2025. Preorders can still be placed. MSRP is at 489 CHF (~ 505 EUR) excl VAT.

Link: MK Modells Boxcar Gb(v) (external link – DE)

MK Modells is a Swiss based small series manufacturer of 1 and 2m scale models focusing on handmade brass constructions. Designed in Switzerland, Made in China.

ESU Announces New Handheld DCC Controller “Mobile Control Pro”

ESU has announced a new version of their handheld DCC controller called “Mobile Control Pro”. It’s the successor to the “Mobile Control II” which is not available on ESU’s website anymore.

The “Mobile Control Pro” can be paired to ESU’s own ECoS and CabControl DCC systems, yet it can also be used together with the Märklin CS3 digital system or the Roco Z21 DCC system. The communication happens over WLAN, and you have the option to use the Mobil Control Pro with your own network, or with a separate WLAN adapter.

ESU 50115 50116 Mobile Control Pro for ESU ECoS / Roco Z21 / Marklin CS4

Delivery is foreseen for the second quarter of the year.

  • 50115 Mobile Control Pro Wireless Controller + Access Point Set for ECoS/Z21/CS3 – MSRP € 339,99
  • 50116 Mobile Control Pro Wireless Controller for ECoS/Z21/CS3 – MSRP € 319,99

Source: ESU (external link)

Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz Enters Insolvency

Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz GmbH has entered insolvency/bankruptcy. Once more details are available, we will publish them.

For now, the assumption is that end customers and retailers that have made advance payments and have not received the products yet, are likely to be out of luck.

Source: Graubünden (external link)

Kiss Modellbahnen Shows Samples of Harz Passenger Cars

Kiss Modellbahnen Deutschland has finished the hand samples for their Harz passenger cars in 1:22,5 scale. The Harz cars in full metal construction can be ordered in many different versions ranging from NWE Era II paint schemes up until HSB Era V paint schemes including the “Traditionswagen”.

Order close at the end of March 2025, delivery is expected early 2026. Price per car: € 1.190,00.

Link: Kiss Modellbahnen Deutschland (ext)

Kiss Modellbahnen 2m Scale Harz Passenger Cars (DR Reko, HSB Reko, HSB Traditionswagen)
Image Source: Kiss Modellbahnen Deutschland

Kiss Modellbahnen 2m Scale Harz Passenger Cars (DR Reko, HSB Reko, HSB Traditionswagen)
Image Source: Kiss Modellbahnen Deutschland