8m Wide
An indication of the width of the layout
The altitude continually increases from the harbour on the left
Introduction
Pramod has a large South African layout in a room 14 meters by 8 meters (many, many feet!). This is possibly
the largest South African layouts in the country. The layout is
loosely based on Durban harbour leading up to the mountains. There is plenty, and I do mean plenty,
freight, main line and suburban rolling stock.
Apart from a double mainline being fitted with catenary at this moment, little jewels abound : a magnificent Gold Mine Structure, a 60cm tall
HO scale Liebherr tower crane, a large foundry / smelter complex and much much more. It was a great experience for all members present!
8m Wide
An indication of the width of the layout
The altitude continually increases from the harbour on the left
12m Long
An attempt to show the full length of the layout:
to the left is the harbour, to the right is the shunting yard
while, hidden in the distance behind the mountains, is the smelter complex
Durban Harbour
Durban Harbour with 'Sishen' in the foreground
The No.1 shaft of the 'Mary Mulvane' Gold Mining Co.
This magnificent shaft stands in the foreground of the rest of the mine buildings
Iron Ore smelter
The 60cm Liebherr crane is tall enough to easily clear the top of the smelter