Fleischmann are based in Nurnberg. Over the years they have deservedly gained a reputation for high quality models of German prototypes: both HO and N scale enthusiasts are served.

Their range of ‘Austrian’ models is rather obscure because they are normally supplied exclusively to the Austrian vendors who, acting together, have persuaded Fleischmann to supply a model (invariably one produced primarily for the German market) in Austrian livery. It follows that to learn what is available, potential buyers must get access to the advertising material from these Austrian vendors, eg Rainer’s website has a section on Fleischmann’s ÖBB models viz, http://www.modellbahn.at/fleischmann/flefoto1.htm

NB Modellers of the DRG era will find German prototypes that ran through to Austria (eg Cl. 03 & Cl. 18) in the Fleischmann German prototypes catalogue

Potential buyers who find difficulty obtaining Fleischmann products, and, in particular, spares from the Austrian vendors may find that John Hills of Fleischmann UK can assist (info@fleischmann.co.uk); also it may be worth contacting J. Morris, Lancing (www.jmorris4trains.co.uk) and The Hobby Shop, Faversham (sales@hobb-e-mail.co.uk) to check if a desired Austrian model happens to be available through them. Locomotive classes offered by Fleischmann in Austrian liveries in HO scale, including some that may be out of production are:-

• Steam: ÖBB Class 50, 64(? in HO), 86, 638, 691, 694, 770 & BBÖ Cl 39
• Diesel: ÖBB Class 5081 railbus & trailer – also for GKB
  
  4401 5081 and trailer
• Electric ÖBB Class 1043

While not specifically for Austria, Fleischmann’s product range also includes track and control equipment as well as excellent turntables.

‘N’ scale modellers will find that most of the above items are also available in their preferred scale.