Newb from South Africa

[WilliamC]

Hi everybody. Although I've admired model railroads from childhood, I have only recently decided to get involved in the hobby. As a total newbie, I will be relying on you guys' input quite often. So far, I can tell you the following:
1. I have 260 x 130cm space.
2. I have decided on a South African setting as that's where I am from.
3. I will be using HO scale with Lima being my choice of brand for rolling stock and locos.
4. I have a very limited budget, so will be using used/scratch-built items for now.

Having budgetary restraints, I decided to buy bits and pieces as they come up.
I have kicked off by acquiring track, small shunter and a few goods wagons, all S.A.Raiways from Lima.
I still have a long way to go before thinking of a layout, although I have some ideas on that.
Thank you for accepting me and I am looking forward to learning from you guys.

[WilliamC]

Ek wil ook net aan die lede van Nederland se, ek praat ook Afrikaans.

[Ironduke]

Hello William, welcome to NRM.

have you seen this sight http://trains4africa.co.za/ ?

[WilliamC]

Hi Rob. I havent, and it seems to be down at the moment, but I will definitely check it out again later. Thanks!

[ChrisGreaves]

Hi Rob. I havent, and it seems to be down at the moment, but I will definitely check it out again later. Thanks!

My experience too.
"Layouts Operational" fails to load (two tries on separate days), but "Automation, Automation Basics" does load.
Cheers
Chris

[glencairn]

Hi WilliamC. Welcome on board.

Glencairn

[Daniel]

Hi William
Welcome!

Lack of budget and space made a scratchbuilder of me.
Now, at seventy, I thank for that and would not choose anything else even if I win the lottery.
I met several Southafrican fellows and was astonished by how they were able to see plenty of posibilities in every piece of the most simple material such a discarded plastic bag, a broken glass and so on. Delightful and very inspiring.
Can't wait to see what you build.

Daniel