Martin's workbench
The master craftman built all his locomotives on this small table in his kitchen.
Introduction
Martin runs a SAR Layout with his own scratchbuilt SAR Steam locos, namely the 23, the 15CA, the 16D
and the 16E. Martin mainly uses brass for most of the locomotive and sometimes
Marklin driving gears on some of the locos. His OO (1:76 or 4mm / Ft) scale locomotives are true replicas
of the original locomotives based on original SAR Drawings and photographs to ensure correctness.
Martin's attention to detail is exemplary.
Martin is recognised and admired by everyone in the SAG as a master craftsman
willing to share his passion with everyone.
An aricle appeared in SA Rail (July - August 1993, Vol.33 No.4, p.134) where Martin described building his locomotives.
A revision of the article can be found on the Download Page.
Martin's workbench
The master craftman built all his locomotives on this small table in his kitchen.
SAR Class 15CA
A dual purpose Locomotive (freight & passenger service) with a 4-8-2 wheel arrangement.
SAR Class 23
A dual purpose Locomotive (freight & passenger service) with a 4-8-2 wheel arrangement
take note of the large 6 axle tender.
SAR Class 16E
The major components of the 16E (a passenger locomotive with 4-6-2 wheel arrangement),
disassembled prior to painting - the culmination 10 years of labour!
Boiler back head of the SAR Class 16E
Detail to the last valve and a firebox door that can open and close - in OO scale!