The Frateschi Country Station is an excellent choice for both novice and seasoned model builders. All Frateschi kits are available at Dream Trains. While these kits may require some work for parts to fit properly, and will benefit from additional painting for enhanced detail, they offer a solid foundation for your layout. What you will […]
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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 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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