Track Layout
Track Layout
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Durban Society of Model Engineers Track Information
Durban Society of Model Engineers Track Information
The main track layout configuration is a 'folded dog bone'.
The length of a run is approximately 420 metres.
Minimum radius = 50 ft. Scale 1 inch = 40 ft.
As can be seen from the photographs, the track is raised and set into
concrete beams.
Two gauges are catered for namely 3 ½ inch (89mm) and 5 inch (127mm).
The rail is aluminium.
Go125 Track
Go125 Track
The new Go125 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 locomotives that have real fires in them. Errol hopes to add a steaming bay and supply water, air and electrical services.
Start of new Go125 Track
Start of new Go125 Track
2019
2019
Errol & Arthur Koch checking progress
Errol & Arthur Koch checking progress
on their Go125 Track project
on their Go125 Track project
26 January 2020
26 January 2020
Testing Gauge 1 track with Neal Roberts latest Gauge 1 locomotive
Testing Gauge 1 track with Neal Roberts latest Gauge 1 locomotive
22 August 2021
22 August 2021
Various gauge models on the new track
Various gauge models on the new track
First test run with Rory Smith's
First test run with Rory Smith's
Gauge O locomotive
Gauge O locomotive
9 January 2022
9 January 2022
Neal Roberts G1 Motor Tank
Neal Roberts G1 Motor Tank
2-4-2 steam loco test run
2-4-2 steam loco test run
15 January 2023
15 January 2023
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