Hi,
Bernard Moore wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> I have an item (non - cert. or paper), and I wonder whether anyone can throw
> any light on the co. please. It has stamped on it the following name:-
>
> LEIPZIGER & CO LONDON
>
> Fabrik fur Feld-und Industriebahnen
>
> With my tiny smattering of German - and with a definite clue of an illd.
> side-tipper - I presume they mfd. eqpt. for Industrial rlys.! (What does
> Feld-und mean? - und = and? - Light & Industrial???). Off hand I have not
> heard of this co., but I wonder whether someone knows of this co. please? -
> and possibly it's dates and history?
>
'Feldbahn' means 'light railway', you are correct.
The term is used for narrow gauge railway systems with
approximately up to 600 mm as frequently used in quarries,
clay pits ...
You may try
http://www.merte.de
for more information.
I know Jens Merte as a very enthusiastic, knowledgeable
and helpful guy. So, he will most probably know more about your item.
Greetings
Harald
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Dr.-Ing. Harald Finster / Aachen Germany
http://www.finster-stahlart.de industrial history and architecture
http://www.astrid-aix.de gallery: watercolours and oil paintings
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