Lemke Collection

The Lemke Collection, based in Haan, Germany, began its journey as an importer and distributor for international brands like Kato, but it has since evolved into a powerhouse of specialized model development. Under the leadership of Wolfgang Lemke, the company identified a growing demand for high-quality European prototypes in smaller scales, leading to the creation of its own proprietary brands: Hobbytrain and MiNiTRIX (as a distributor), and eventually the JC (Jaegerndorfer) partnerships. Today, the Lemke Collection is a cornerstone of the European market, particularly celebrated for its expertise in N scale (1:160) and H0 scale (1:87) models that bridge the gap between mass-market production and boutique detailing.

The company’s philosophy is rooted in "variety through partnership," often collaborating with world-class manufacturers to bring technical innovations to the European hobbyist. Through the Hobbytrain brand, the Lemke Collection has released some of the most iconic locomotives of German and Swiss rail history, known for their robust driving characteristics and high-fidelity printing. Their catalog is particularly strong in modern-era rolling stock, featuring meticulously detailed models of the Taurus and Vectron locomotive families, alongside an extensive range of international express coaches and freight wagons that cater to the diverse needs of cross-border European modeling.

Beyond traditional rail, the Lemke Collection has expanded into the "Minis" line, a highly popular series of 1:160 scale road vehicles. These miniatures are treated with the same engineering rigor as their trains, offering N-scale enthusiasts the ability to populate their layouts with historically accurate trucks, buses, and cars that were previously difficult to find in such high detail. Today, the Lemke Collection remains a family-run enterprise, recognized for its ability to spot market trends and deliver technically sophisticated models that maintain a high standard of "Made in Germany" quality control while leveraging global manufacturing excellence.