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Due to the increased cost of holding stock, as a direct result of the exorbitant charges by freight forwarding companies, interest rates, exchange rates and increased cost of components from our suppliers in the UK, we have had to re-look at how we conduct our business. In the past we would hold stock of components […]
Operational Changes at Precision Miniatures Read More »
Please note that Precision Miniatures has discontinued the sale of kits of our range of SAR locomotives. The almost non existent demand (one sale in three years), coupled with the high cost of holding the stock makes it totally not viable. Obviously this does not affect the supply of our ready to run models, which
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Our 12mm gauge SAR type bogies are available again. From left to right, High Speed MkVI, Spoorbarber roller bearing and Sarcast friction bearing goods bogies. Followed by Commonwealth and 8581 Type passenger bogies. Goods wagon bogies are designed to mount seamlessly on all CMD goods wagons and the majority of resin cast wagons. Lima type
As from the 13th August 2021, all orders for the ready to run GMAM Garratt will include the X-20 auxiliary water tanker as standard. To match the standard set by the model of the loco itself, it features brass construction, matching Kadee #78 couplers and is fully painted and lettered. For customers that have purchased
Here is a preview of the first pre production X-17/X-20 water tanker to go with our GMAM Garratt locomotive. These water tankers were permanently coupled behind the GMAM’s to increase their range. Our highly accurate model features brass construction and lost wax brass castings, with our bespoke 12mm and 16.5mm gauge bogies. We will advise
X-17/X-20 Water Tanker heading for production Read More »
Precision Miniatures have just imported components to assemble eight 6J locomotives. By building these in a block we will realise some input cost savings. Please go to www.precisionminiatures.co.za and order yours now. They will be available in both gauges, with or without decoders and Power Packs. Deliveries will commence in mid November 2019. Specification. All
BATCH BUILD OF 6J LOCOMOTIVES Read More »
Customers who find themselves at www.precisionminiatures.co.za will notice a new yellow button in the section for each locomotive. Clicking on this will take you directly to the relevant Precision Miniatures page on the DJH/Modelloco website, enabling you to order the kit of your choice directly from the factory. As, before, the ready to run loco’s
Changes to Precision Miniatures Website Read More »
Since the takeover of the tooling and intellectual property by Precision Miniatures, of the SAR range of model locomotives, previously sold under the DJH/Modelloco brand, we have arranged the following for those who wish to build there own kits; The sales of the kits, will continue to be sold, on behalf of Precision Miniatures exclusively
Purchase Of New Kits Read More »
For the first time in many years we have caught up with the backlog of orders, and are now able to build locomotives to hold in stock for immediate delivery. 1) We have a 12mm gauge GCA Garratt with decoder and aux power supply available. Fully test run and ready to be shipped. Price R14950.00
After 20 years as one of only two DJH Engineering distributors in the world, Precision Miniatures is pleased to announce that we have recently completed the purchase of the rights and tooling for their range of SAR locomotives. We took this step to preserve and ensure the availability of these locomotives going forward, as DJH
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SAR MODELLERS Read More »