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Thiel

German manufacturer of 45 mm garden railway track systems, turnouts and custom track components.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Overview

Thiel is a German manufacturer of model railway accessories based in Murr near Ludwigsburg. The company is best known for its 45 mm track system for Spur IIm (garden railway) and Spur 1, designed specifically for outdoor layouts. Its products are recognised among garden railway enthusiasts as an alternative or complement to track from LGB or AristoCraft, particularly its nickel-plated brass rail profiles, which are offered alongside bare brass profiles across the complete track system. The system is compatible with LGB track (Code 335) and is distinguished by eleven radii for curved track and a wide variety of turnouts and crossings. Thiel produces both rigid ready-made track and flex-track or self-assembly track kits. Turnout drives from Böhler are used for electrical control. The company states that it has been manufacturing track for over 30 years and that it only sells products that have proven themselves on its own outdoor layout. Its range includes 11 different radii up to 3 m, ready-made and flex-track kits up to 3 m in length, and a turnout programme of 26 different turnouts. It also offers special track and custom one-off builds, including RhB and DB designs. As a serious manufacturer, Thiel advertises only products that are actually available for delivery.

History

Thiel is a manufacturer of model railway accessories based in Murr near Ludwigsburg, Germany. The company has specialised in track for garden railways for over 30 years, according to its own statements. It produces a 45 mm track system for Spur IIm and Spur 1, intended specifically for outdoor layouts. The track is known among garden railway enthusiasts as an alternative or complement to LGB or AristoCraft track, especially the nickel-plated brass rail profiles, which are offered alongside bare brass profiles for the complete track system. The system is compatible with LGB track (Code 335) and features eleven radii for curved track and a variety of turnouts and crossings. Turnout drives from Böhler are used for electrical control. In addition to rigid ready-made track, flex-track and self-assembly track are available. The company states that it manufactures 11 different radii up to 3 m, supplies ready-made track and flex-track kits up to 3 m in length, and offers a turnout programme of 26 different turnouts. It also produces special track and custom one-off builds, including RhB and DB designs. Thiel emphasises that only products that have proven themselves on its own outdoor layout are sold, and that it advertises only products that are actually available for delivery.

Products and positioning

Quality product 'made in Germany'; specialist manufacturer focused exclusively on track for garden railways, offering proven, available products and competent advice.

  • 45 mm track system for Spur IIm / Spur 1

    Track system designed for outdoor garden railways, compatible with LGB Code 335.

  • Nickel-plated brass rail profiles

    Offered alongside bare brass profiles for the complete track system.

  • Turnouts

    Programme of 26 different turnouts, with Böhler drives for electrical control.

  • Flex-track and self-assembly track kits

    Available up to 3 m in length.

  • Special track and custom one-off builds

    Includes RhB and DB designs.

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