In South Africa, model railway enthusiasts are particularly fond of the 3.5mm and 7mm scales, equivalent to the global HO/OO and O gauges. They often gather in clubs and associations to exchange ideas and exhibit their intricate layouts, which typically feature iconic elements such as the Blue Train and detailed models of South African Railways locomotives. These miniatures often showcase the diverse South African landscapes, including the rolling hills of the Cape and the expansive Karoo, reflecting the country’s rich railway history.
South Africa is a prime destination for railway enthusiasts and photographers, especially those drawn to steam locomotives. The country’s railroads cut through diverse landscapes, from the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains to the lush Cape vineyards, offering spectacular photo opportunities and a deep dive into steam railway heritage. This makes South Africa an essential visit for train lovers worldwide.
https://www.youtube.com/@paulash7993
https://www.rsr.org.za/
https://traxtion.africa/ Traxtion Africa is a leading provider of comprehensive rail services across Africa, specializing in rail solutions including the operation and leasing of locomotives, rail freight, and infrastructure projects. With over three decades of experience, the company boasts a significant presence in Sub-Saharan Africa, underscored by a commitment to innovation, safety, and the development of the rail sector.
https://www.grindrod.com/
https://www.railways.africa/ Railways Africa is the Authoritative Magazine for the rail industry in Africa.
SA rail : official journal of the Railway Society of Southern Africa https://www.facebook.com/SteamTours
https://www.gibela-rail.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/gibela-rail-transport-consortium/ South African Consortium of Alstom and Ubambano Rail. Major manufacturing contract with PRASA for X’Trapolis EMUs trains. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X%27Trapolis_Mega
Union Carriage & Wagon (now CTE Group) https://web.archive.org/web/20140517013319/http://ucw.co.za/ Touws River https://ctegroup.co.za/ https://www.facebook.com/CommuterTransportEngineering/
Work in progress list of website that should be categorised and put into suitable categories.
https://web.archive.org/web/20230410171914/https://www.friendsofthechoo-tjoe.co.za/
https://www.thehobbyshop.co.za/clubs.html
Footplate memories https://www.facebook.com/groups/158259854332178
Suid-Afrikaanse Spoorweë / SA Railways / Uloliwe https://www.facebook.com/groups/74709226744
SHOSHOLOZA MEYL…A pleasant experience https://www.facebook.com/groups/28405590414
Metrorail De-wildt/Pretoria/Johannesburg Train updates https://www.facebook.com/groups/289793242808086
Apple Express Workshop https://www.facebook.com/groups/1660565170865150
Stations & Station Relics of the old South African Railways https://www.facebook.com/groups/463209760441788
Narrow gauge Apple Express https://www.facebook.com/groups/318802738185091/
South African Railway Signalling https://www.facebook.com/groups/southafricansignals/ https://sites.google.com/view/sar-signal-diagrams/home
Hamba Wehelie Express Interest Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hambawehelieexpress1 The train is the brainchild of Derrick Classen of Paddock and Julian Pereira of Paton’s Country Narrow Gauge Railway of Ixopo. Paddock, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
TREINRITTE VAN VERVLOE DAE https://www.facebook.com/groups/3265332710419704
The Heritage Railway Association of Southern Africa https://www.facebook.com/groups/712594822491184
Western Cape Heritage Rail https://www.facebook.com/groups/667566803390024
South African 2ft Narrow Gauge Steam in the UK https://www.facebook.com/groups/429313223857926
South African/South African Railways 2ft Gauge https://www.facebook.com/groups/southafrican.2ftnarrowgauge
South African Railways Magnificent Steam Locomotives https://www.facebook.com/groups/Magnificent.SAR.Steam
South African Railways & Harbours ( 1910-1981) https://www.facebook.com/groups/261281482162289
Treinbekruipers Wêreldwyd / Trainspotters Worldwide https://www.facebook.com/groups/209563223167689
Umgeni Steam Railway https://www.facebook.com/groups/170162835394
Choo-Tjoe railway line repairs https://www.facebook.com/groups/2792895680961552/
South African Railways Model & Live Steam Classifieds https://www.facebook.com/groups/465119660249452/
South African Model Railway Buy, Sell and Trade Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/472243912976425/
South African Railway Modelling https://www.facebook.com/groups/108218162549015/
The South African Railways Steam Preservation Scene https://www.facebook.com/groups/3303644209957595/
KZN Model Railroad Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/497761300737192/
South African Railways H0 16.5mm https://www.facebook.com/groups/461937273885626/
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Railway Society of Southern Africa https://umgenisteamrailway.com/RSSA/AboutRSSA.aspx The Railway Society of Southern Africa was established in 1960, mainly for the benefit of a small group of steam train photographers living in Johannesburg and Cape Town. However, over the years the Society has grown tremendously and branches opened in other centres around the country. At one stage the Railway Society’s membership had expanded to almost 1 000 members, about one quarter of whom were resident overseas.
https://sites.google.com/site/soulorailway/soul-of-a-railway
https://drisa.co.za/
https://www.railpictures.net/showphotos.php?country=South%20Africa
Eshayamoya Express - Patons Country Railways - Creighton Aloe Steam Train https://www.facebook.com/creightonsteamtrain rayna@futurenet.co.za 0828797869
https://www.outeniquachootjoe.com/ Group working to get the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe revived.
https://www.friendsoftherail.com/forum Online forum for discussion of South African and African railways.
Piet Conradie: https://steam-locomotives-south-africa.blogspot.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA/ https://randomrailwayimages.blogspot.com/
https://www.seat61.com/SouthAfrica.htm