NOCH: Model railway accessories and landscaping

NOCH GmbH & Co. KG is a long-established German manufacturer of accessories for model railways and dioramas based in Wangen im Allgäu. Since its founding in 1911, the name NOCH has stood for realistic landscaping, high attention to detail, and practical solutions for model making. The company caters equally to beginners and experienced model railroaders and diorama builders who value harmonious scenes and credible replicas of real landscapes. With its wide range of products, NOCH has established itself internationally as a major player in model making.

The development of NOCH from a family business to a specialist

NOCH was founded by Oswald Noch in Glauchau, Saxony. In the early years, the focus was on the manufacture of buildings and simple accessories for model railways. After World War II, the company moved to Wangen im Allgäu, where it is still headquartered today. This new beginning also marked a strategic realignment: NOCH increasingly focused on landscaping and accessories that make model railway layouts more lively and realistic. Over the decades, the range has been systematically expanded and adapted to the changing requirements of the model building scene.

Landscaping as a core competence

A key feature of NOCH is its consistent focus on landscaping. While many manufacturers offer complete model railway systems, NOCH sees itself as a specialist in the railway environment. The aim is to create natural and credible landscapes that complete a layout. Hills, forests, meadows, fields, and urban scenes are designed to fit harmoniously into different eras and scales. Model builders benefit from well-thought-out system solutions that are both creative and efficient to use.

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Products for realistic model worlds

NOCH's product range is wide and covers almost all areas of landscape design. The items are designed to be combinable and compatible with common track gauges. Both classic model railroaders and diorama builders will find suitable solutions for their projects.

• Trees, shrubs, and vegetation for different types of landscapes
• Grass fibers, scatter materials, and grass mats
• Figures for everyday life, work, leisure, and railway operations
• Buildings, bridges, and walls for rural and urban scenes
• Prefabricated terrain mats and modular landscape elements

NOCH has gained particular renown for its technical aids such as the Grass Master systems, which can be used to process standing grass fibers in a lifelike manner. Such tools have greatly simplified model landscaping and at the same time improved its quality.

Quality, compatibility, and user-friendliness

NOCH attaches great importance to high-quality workmanship and practice-oriented product development. Many items are developed in close consultation with model builders and address specific needs within the community. The products are designed for different scales such as H0, TT, N, or Z and can be used flexibly. This makes the range suitable for both small layouts and extensive model landscapes. The clear structure of the range also makes it easier for beginners to get started without limiting experienced users.

Sustainability and the future of model making

In recent years, NOCH has increasingly implemented measures for sustainable production. These include the use of environmentally friendly materials, more efficient manufacturing processes, and a long-term focus on durable products. At the same time, the company remains innovation-oriented and develops new solutions that advance model making in line with the times. The combination of tradition, technical development, and a sense of responsibility continues to shape the company's philosophy to this day.

NOCH as an integral part of model making culture

With over a century of experience, NOCH is one of the leading brands in the field of model railway accessories and landscaping. The company has made a significant contribution to ensuring that model railway layouts today not only function technically, but also impress with their detailed miniature worlds. NOCH thus stands for a model making culture that focuses on realism, creativity, and quality craftsmanship.