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Welcome
to Helmuts Hobbies
HAG Department


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HAG is a manufacturer of extremely high
quality Swiss prototype HO model trains and their AC models are fully compatible
with your Märklin trains. Unlike most other European train
manufacturers these days, HAG's still produces their models in their own factory
where they have done so since 1944. The facility where HAG's highly
skilled personnel give the utmost in loving care and attention to detail is
located in the village of Mörschwil Switzerland. HAG
uses all metal construction in the production of their locomotives.
Chassis are made from heavy gauge plated stamped steel. Locomotive bodies
are cast metal and come with plastic window inserts, detailed driver's cab
interiors with driver figure and many separately applied detail parts.
All HAG drive
trucks are cast metal and the motor armatures shafts are suspended at both ends
by permanently lubricated miniature ball bearings. HAG is the only
HO model train manufacturer to use ball bearings in their motors. Not only
does this give smooth, silent running characteristics, they last a long, long
time. The beautifully detailed truck side frames are also cast in
metal. All models are produced in both DC and Märklin compatible AC versions.

If you have never owned a
HAG locomotive, you are in for a real treat the first time you open the box. Each pristine model comes carefully wrapped in a plastic
sleeve nestled in a
custom cut foam lined box. Just opening the box confirms that you
have acquired one of the finest models available. When you first run your
model and experience the quality for yourself, it will become your favorite
locomotive.
HAG also produces Swiss
passenger and freight cars. All models feature cast
undercarriages and truck side frames with some models being made entirely of
metal. Rolling stock are also available in DC and
Märklin compatible AC versions.
HAG hosted an open house on
March 4th 2006. This was a rare opportunity
for enthusiasts to witness
the unsurpassed quality of HAG in person.
Unfortunately, I could not attend, but I was
fortunate to have friends who were there and were kind enough to share their
photographs for you to enjoy. Take a look and get a feel for what HAG is
all about.
Enjoy
these photos taken at the HAG open house hosted on March 4th 2006.

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