Alex - Discover the private railroad company in model train format
The trains of the Alex railroad company - also known as "Arriva Länderbahn Express" - are among the best-known private long-distance and regional trains in southern Germany. With its eye-catching blue and white design, modern multiple units and classic locomotive-hauled sets, Alex has been shaping the image on the tracks between Munich, Hof, Prague and Lindau since the 2000s. For model train enthusiasts, Alex offers a unique collecting area: from high-quality H0 models to TT variants, various vehicles are available as miniatures - ideal for realistic scenes on your model train layout.
What is the Alex railroad company?
Alex stands for "Arriva Länderbahn Express" and is a brand of Länderbahn GmbH DLB. The railroad company has been operating regional and long-distance services in Bavaria and the Czech Republic since 2003. Alex connects cities such as Munich, Regensburg, Hof, Furth im Wald and Prague. Both class 223 diesel locomotives (Siemens ER20) and electric locomotives such as the class 183 (Taurus) are used. The trains often consist of classic intercity coaches, modernized equipment or modern double-decker coaches. For model railroaders, this fleet offers many attractive replicas.
In the model - variety on your model railway layout
Models of the Alex trains are very popular with collectors and layout builders. Thanks to their striking color scheme, regional significance and the different types of locomotives used, they offer many possibilities for varied train scenarios in the model.
Typical locomotives and wagons in the model
- Class 223 (ER20) in Alex design - available from Roco, Piko and Mehano in H0
- BR 183 "Taurus" in Alex livery - e.g. from Roco or Märklin
- Intercity coaches in the Alex color scheme - implemented to scale by LS Models, Roco and ACME
- Control car with driver's cab and Alex lettering - especially for realistic commuter traffic
Available track gauges model railroad
- H0 (1:87) - the largest selection of Alex trains with a high level of detail
- TT (1:120) - matching Alex models, e.g. from Tillig
- N (1:160) - compact versions for space-saving layouts
H0 models
TT models from Alex
Regional authenticity for your layout
The Alex trains can be perfectly integrated into southern German or cross-border theme worlds. Whether a station in Upper Bavaria, a rural branch line in the Upper Palatinate or a Czech landscape with a transfer station - the possible uses for Alex models are varied and authentic. They offer the perfect combination of regionality and long-distance atmosphere that many model railroaders particularly appreciate.
Manufacturers of Alex models
The following manufacturers have already dedicated themselves to the Alex theme:
- Roco: BR 223, BR 183 locomotives, matching IC coaches
- Piko: inexpensive models in the H0 segment, also beginner-friendly
- LS Models: very detailed IC coaches with Alex lettering
- Tillig: TT models for compact layouts
- Märklin: AC models for the Märklin system
Why Alex model trains for your collection?
Alex models offer a realistic representation of modern rail traffic in Bavaria. The trains are visually striking, but still regionally anchored. They can be combined with freight trains, S-Bahn traffic or international connections. Due to their popularity in southern Germany, they are ideal for layouts that want to convey a modern, contemporary atmosphere - without sacrificing individuality. Alex is the private railroad company that you can now discover in model railway format.
Features:
- Modern locomotives and carriages in the striking Alex color scheme
- Ideal for eras V and VI
- Various combinations possible: individual wagons or complete train sets
- Realistic operation with driving trailer and change of direction
- High level of detail in vehicle lettering and printing
Variants:
- Single locomotives (BR 223, BR 183)
- 1st and 2nd class passenger coaches in Alex design
- Control car with light function
- Train sets with locomotive + coaches
- Optional accessories: Passengers, platforms, train driver figures
Conclusion: Alex - modern railroad in model format
Alex Model Railway – Model Locomotives and cars. If you want to represent a modern, realistic railroad world on your model railway layout, you can't go past Alex. With locomotives, carriages and complete train sets in typical colors, the railroad company offers everything that makes the heart of model railway fans beat faster. Alex trains enrich every collection, especially with their regional reference and elegant design - regardless of whether you are a beginner or a professional. Discover them now in the model train store and expand your layout with Bavarian flair and an international touch! Alex model railway convince with locomotives & wagons in the model. You can also see many of them in the Miniature Wonderland to see.