Verlagsgruppe Bahn

The VGB – Verlagsgruppe Bahn (Railway Publishing Group) is one of the most important specialist publishers for model railway practice, railway history and digital model railway technology. The publishing group was formed in 2001 from the merger of MIBA-Verlag and Hermann-Merker-Verlag, later supplemented by the long-established magazine Modelleisenbahner (Model Railway Enthusiast). Since 2020, VGB has been part of the GeraNova Bruckmann publishing house in Munich. VGB publishes a comprehensive range of books, magazines, and special issues for model railroaders and railway enthusiasts – from fundamental books on digital technology to historical specialist publications. These include: VGB brands & publications MIBA – the best-known magazine for model railroading practice, layout construction, and digital technology. Railway Journal – high-quality reports, prototype photos, technical articles & model railway scenes. Model Railway School – practical instructions on landscape construction, lighting, buildings, roads & vehicles. Thematic books & special volumes on:

• Layout planning
• Track systems & Train formation
• Digital conversions (decoder, sound, LED technology)
• Overhead lines, landscaping, airbrush
• Railway history & vehicle types (e.g. DR/DB, ICE, steam locomotives)

Variety of topics – from model railways to the real railway

VGB comprehensively covers both the practical model railway hobby and the prototype railway. The publications range from model railway planning, layout design, landscaping, digital technology, sound decoders, and LED lighting technology to detailed photo books about international railway lines such as the Gotthard Railway, the Harz Mountains, the Ruhr area, Berlin, Austrian narrow-gauge lines, and many more. Target groups: Model railroaders seeking in-depth knowledge of technology, construction, and design; collectors. Railway enthusiasts who appreciate high-quality picture books and historical themes; digital model railroaders who need practical instructions and decoder/sound tips; beginners who want to learn the basics of layout construction, wiring, and digital control; Why VGB? Over 20 years of expertise as a leading model railway publisher; high-quality content from specialist authors, photographers, and more. Model building specialists

Large brand variety: MIBA, Eisenbahn-Journal, Modellbahn-Schule Comprehensive world of topics with in-depth practical knowledge Ideal for inspiration, know-how and demanding model railway projects

VGB combines tradition, expertise and modern digital topics – and is therefore a central source for every model railway enthusiast.