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Schneider
Schneider Modellbahnzubehör is a German maker of model railway accessories. Founded in Göppingen in 1948 by Otto Schneider, it began with model railway lights and dollhouse lamps. The range later expanded to include light signals, signal kits, accessories and spare parts for several railway scales. Its specialist products include brass light signals for Swiss RhB and SBB railways. The company and brand passed through successive generations of the Schneider family before Nathanael Hampp took over in 2022.
- Founded
- 1948
- Countries
- Germany
- Founders
- Otto Schneider
The story of Schneider
Otto Schneider founded Schneider Modellbahnzubehör in Göppingen in 1948. Its first products included model railway lights and lamps for dollhouses. In 1964 the company moved to a new building in Uhingen and added light signals to its production. Otto Schneider handed the business to his sons Eberhard and Peter in 1971. The firm later became known for brass light signals made for the Swiss RhB and SBB railway systems.
In 2009 the brothers divided their business activities: Eberhard continued making model railway accessories, while Peter founded Schneider Kabel. Nathanael Hampp took over Schneider Modellbahnzubehör in 2022 and began developing products and renewing the range. The company continues to offer model railway signals, lamps, kits, accessories and spare parts.
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