Durban Society of Model Engineers

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Durban Society of Model Engineers The Durban Society of Model Engineers known as DSME is a non-profit organisation (NPO) that was established in Durban in 1913. The rail is aluminium.

It is run by a small and dedicated team of 3.5 inch and 5 inch gauge model steam and diesel locomotive enthusiasts. TRACK INFORMATION

The layout configuration is a 'folded dog bone'. The length of a run is approximately 420 metres. The track is raised and set into concrete beams. Two gauges are catered for namely 3 ½ inch and 5 inch. Our latest addition, the GO125 Track, is situated next to the station and was completed in December 2021. It has an elevated track and is 107 feet or 32.5 m long. It will provide for Gauge 'O' (32mm), Gauge 1 (44.5mm), Gauge 3 or 2 ½ inch (63.5mm) and at the request of the treasurer, Gauge 3 ½ inch (89mm). It is an all steel railway for model steam loco's with real fires in them.

12/10/2026

Many thanks to those that attended our fundraiser yesterday. Our next running day is Sunday 8 November. See you there!

🚂REMINDER!! JOIN US FOR A FUN MODEL TRAIN RIDE ON SUNDAY 11 October 🚂11.00 -16.00. Model train rides only R15 pp per ri...
09/10/2026

🚂REMINDER!! JOIN US FOR A FUN MODEL TRAIN RIDE ON SUNDAY 11 October 🚂
11.00 -16.00.
Model train rides only R15 pp per ride!
All welcome! Fun outdoor entertainment for the whole family with picnic and jungle gym/play area. Visit our small museum and ask for a free tour. See you there!!

Yesterday's running day steaming bay activities
14/09/2026

Yesterday's running day steaming bay activities

14/09/2026

Alf hosting a 70th birthday party for one of our members on Saturday with a really great train cake to top it!!🥳🚂🎂😄

07/08/2026

🚂REMINDER!! JOIN US FOR A FUN MODEL TRAIN RIDE ON SUNDAY 9 AUGUST 🚂
11.00 -16.00. Rain or shine!
Model train rides only R15 pp per ride!
All welcome! Fun outdoor entertainment for the whole family with picnic and jungle gym/play area. Visit our small museum and ask for a free tour. See you there!!

🚂REMINDER!! JOIN US TOMORROW ON OUR FUNDRAISER DAY FOR A FUN MODEL TRAIN RIDE! 🚂Sunday 12 July from 11.00 -16.00. Rain o...
11/07/2026

🚂REMINDER!! JOIN US TOMORROW ON OUR FUNDRAISER DAY FOR A FUN MODEL TRAIN RIDE! 🚂
Sunday 12 July from 11.00 -16.00. Rain or shine!
Model train rides only R15 pp per ride!
All welcome! Fun outdoor entertainment for the whole family with picnic and jungle gym/play area. Visit our small museum and ask for a free tour. See you there!!

A great father and son team busy steaming up and running their Springboks B1 locomotive. Well done guys!
29/06/2026

A great father and son team busy steaming up and running their Springboks B1 locomotive. Well done guys!

24/06/2026

Performing a steaming test on the Springboks B1 loco which was originally built by Charles Bailey. Looking good!🙂

22/06/2026

🎉🎉 🚂🚂😃🥳🎂
We host Fun Children's Parties, School Parties or Corporate Family Day Parties with Train Rides.
Contact Marche 0829601443 for more info/bookings.🥳🥳🚂🚂🍨🍰😃

13/06/2026

🚂REMINDER!! JOIN US TOMORROW ON OUR FUNDRAISER DAY FOR A FUN MODEL TRAIN RIDE! 🚂
Sunday 14 June from 11.00 -16.00. Rain or shine!
Model train rides only R15 pp per ride!
All welcome! Fun outdoor entertainment for the whole family with picnic and jungle gym/play area. Visit our small museum and ask for a free tour. See you there!! 😃🚂

Address

10 Hinton Grove, Virginia, Durban North KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Google Earth Co-ordinates: 29º46'18. 7"S 31º03'10. 2"E
Durban North
4051

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