The following are the planned dates for Swap meets in 2025: 08 February 2025 – NTMTK, Voortrekker monument 01 March 2025 – EMRIG, Benoni 08 March 2025 – Edgemead 29 March 2025 – PMTC, Pretoria 31 May 2025 – EMRIG, Benoni 07 June 2025 – Edgemead 28 June 2025 – PMTC, Pretoria 26 July 2025 […]
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Marklinofsweden – Martins Town
In our search for good video tutorials, we came across Marklinofsweden. He has quite a few videos, but we decided to start with his series videos on Martins town. One of the things that attracted us to the videos is the fact that he uses a lot of everyday items to create a stunning layout. […]
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We have been working behind the scenes and released a new model in HO scale towards the end of 2022. The model is 3D printed in South Africa, assembled and finished by Dream Trains. The XBJ-10 cement tanker is available in SAR and Spoornet livery. Both liveries are available with Kadee and Frateschi couplers.
Continue readingKit Assembly – Frateschi Water Tower – FRA1512
The Frateschi Water Tower kit is a great kit for new and experienced model builders. All Frateschi kits are available from Dream Trains. These kits need some work done for parts to fit perfectly and will need some paint for further improvements. What You Will Need: Sharp hobby knife. We use Excel hobby knifes and […]
Continue readingKit Assembly – Frateschi Platform and Roof – FRA1502
The Frateschi Platform and roof kit is a great kit for new and experienced model builders. All Frateschi kits are available from Dream Trains. These kits need some work done for parts to fit perfectly and will need some paint for further improvements. What You Will Need: Sharp hobby knife. We use Excel hobby knifes […]
Continue readingLuke Towan – Realistic Scenery Series
Luke’s Youtube channel and Website for more videos. Realistic Scenery – Volume 1 In this video Luke shows the steps to creating a realistic diorama landscape next to a railroad. These techniques can be used on your layout using similar products to create some awesome looking scenes. Realistic Scenery – Volume 2 In this video […]
Continue readingTwo new models from DTM (Dream Trains Model) – HO scale
We have been working hard at two new models from DTM, manufactured by ourselves. The one model is the STJ rough timber wagon and the second model is the SC open car carrier. Below a quick glimpse at the finished STJ rough timber wagon, vacuum brakes. Class ST wagons entered service in 1978 and are […]
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