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8th APRIL 2020 – THE WORLDS GREATEST HOBBY EASTER SALE

The Best in Australian Model Railways THE WORLDS GREATEST HOBBY Some years ago, Model Railroader Magazine was promoting the hobby of model trains as “The Greatest Hobby In The World” NOTHING HAS CHANGED All of us are still enjoying are involvement in our hobby, and what better time to put that little more effort into […]

29th FEBRUARY 2020 – FACTORY UPDATE | LEAP YEAR PROMOTION

The Best in Australian Model Railways FACTORY UPDATE We have been advised by our factory of a delayed return to work after the Luna New Year holiday, due to the Corona virus currently impacting China Whilst our factory is nowhere near the epicenter of the virus, many Chinese workers travel around the country at this […]

10th JANUARY 2020 – 2300 CONVERSION KITS | TRACKSIDE SALE | EXHIBTIONS

The Best in Australian Model Railways 2300 CONVERSION KITS SRM is delighted to advise that the 2300/2170 Conversion Kits will be arriving in the next fortnight – i.e. kits to convert 16mm locos to 12mm locos. These kits will be posted FREE OF CHARGE to those customers  whom SRM made an undertaking to supply 12mm […]

25th JANUARY 2020 – RRAY UPDATE | 1550-2400 REVIEWS | AUSTRALIA DAY SALE!

The Best in Australian Model Railways RRAY/ RRBY / RRGY We are delighted to advise that the tooling corrections for the project are now completed. The project will go to production after the Lunar New Year celebrations have finished. The factory is expected to resume operations mid-February. Delivery is still scheduled for Autumn 2020. Website […]

7TH JUNE 2019 – ROSEHILL EXHIBITION – GREAT TRAIN SHOW!

Southern Rail  will be exhibiting at STAND 13 Rosehill Gardens Racecourse Precinct Also on display are the RRAY/RRBY/RRGY – 5 PACK TOOLING SAMPLES HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND OFFICE HOURS OUR OFFICE HOURS ARE 9AM – 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY Email & SMS facilities are available and a special call back time can be arranged via […]

30TH MAY 2019 – TOOWOOMBA EXHIBITION

TOOWOOMBA EXHIBITION Southern Rail will be exhibiting at the Toowoomba Exhibition at E1 – Stanumvale – HOn3.5 QR Layout Meet the Southern Rail team of Glenn & Phil as well as Stanumvale owners Gary & Dennis  We will have a comprehensive range of 2170 & 2300 class locos HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND OFFICE HOURS OUR […]

12TH MAY 2019 – MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT Dear Customers & Friends I have been at the helm of Southern Rail Models for the past 10 years and am both happy and sad to announce my retirement. Over the past ten years, Southern Rail Models has produced a range of great models from the original NSW interurban U Boats, to the […]

18TH APRIL 2019 – EXHIBITIONS & PROJECT UPDATES

2019 EASTER LONG WEEKEND EXHIBITION Southern Rail Models will be represented by: 1550 | 2400 | 2450 | 2470 CLASS PROJECT UPDATE Production of these models is well under way but, with over 200 paint masks & 125 painting plates, it is a massive project. We were hoping to airfreight a quantity of models for […]

28TH MARCH 2019 – KALEEN EXHIBITION

KALEEN EXHIBITION Southern Rail Models will be represented by: Southern Rail’s 10th Birthday sale continues on selected items – only available at the exhibition. SOUTHERN RAIL PRODUCT REVIEWS AUSTRALIAN MODEL RAILWAY MAGAZINE – APRIL 2019 TS8 – STOCK RACE 4 WHEEL LL HOPPERS Our first run are completely sold out with only around 15 of […]

21ST MARCH 2019 – BUNDABERG EXHIBITION

BUNDABERG EXHIBITION Southern Rail Models will be attending the BUNDABERG Exhibition this weekend The team of  Phil, Glenn, Barry & Gary will be attending with a comprehensive range of 2170 & 2300 class locos Unfortunately there are not a lot of 12mm models available so you will need to be quick! ALSO ON DISPLAY WILL […]

8TH MARCH 2019 – UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

SANDOWN EXHIBITION Southern Rail Models will be attending the SANDOWN Exhibition this weekend 9th – 11th March 2019 Sandown Race Course Melbourne Racing Club | Princess Highway | Sandown Park THIS YEAR SEES SOME ADDITIONAL TEAM MEMBERS ON THE STAND Call in and introduce yourself to Trevor & Ian and of course long term team […]

1ST MARCH 2019 – FORESTVILLE EXHIBITION

FORESTVILLE EXHIBITION We will be attending the Forestville Exhibition this weekend 1550/2400 MODELS ON DISPLAY RRAY/RRBY/RRGY TOOLING SAMPLES ON DISPLAY THE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE AT FORESTVILLE OFFICE HOURS OUR OFFICE HOURS ARE 9AM – 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY Email & SMS facilities are available and a special call back time can be arranged via these […]

4TH FEBRUARY 2019 – NEW PROJECTS | PROJECT UPDATES | RETAILER OF THE YEAR

RETAILER OF THE YEAR Each year we try to encourage and support our team of retailers. Our team has been selected based on the premise of customer service and assistance and helpful information to those in the hobby and newcomers to the ‘Greatest Hobby in the World’. Without our hobby shops there would not be […]

11TH JANUARY 2019 – HAPPY NEW YEAR

2019 EHIBITIONS Happy New Year to all our friends and customers. We do wish you great you with your model training and of course peace & prosperity in 2019.  Last weekend we kicked off the Exhibition circuit with Coffs Harbour Modelling Group. It was a great show very much supported by the Hills District Model Railway  […]

22ND DECEMBER 2018 – CHRISTMAS UPDATE

2170 CLASS | 2300 CLASS | SA LOCOS All of us at Southern Rail are tickled pink with our 2300 Class / 2170 class and South African Locos. More than that, we want to acknowledge not only your support for Southern Rail over the past 6 years – hanging in there with us as we […]

PROJECT UPDATES

LL WAGONS Thanks to our many friends and supporters for purchasing our LL wagons. There is no doubt that even though they are a small wagon they are very well made and wonderfully decorated. Delivery to all customers was made in a very quick time but was not without its entertainment. 3 packs were mislabeled […]

UPCOMING EXHIBITION | NEW ARRIVALS

18th October 2018 SOUTHERN RAIL WILL BE REPRESENTED BY  NEW ARRIVALS GOOD NEWS! The LL Wagons, Stock Race & Sanding Tower have all arrived! We have already begun shipping the LL’s and the last of these will be shipped tomorrow, Friday 19th October. The track-side models will be shipped out on Monday 22nd October. Keep […]

LIVERPOOL EXHIBITION & PROJECT UPDATES

28th September 2018 LIVERPOOL EXHIBITION The Liverpool Exhibition is on this weekend Come visit us at stand 26 We need  to empty our warehouses to make way for new stock – so out they go … CAN’T GET TO THE SHOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE OFFERS? DON’T WORRY! Just email us your order with […]

CAULFIELD EXHIBITION – 2300 & LL PRODUCTIONS

24th August 2018 CAULFIELD EXHIBITION Starts TOMORROW – Saturday 25th August at Caulfield Racecourse Come visit us at stand 45 We will be featuring some SUPER SPECIALS on our C35 Grain Hoppers! AND LOTS LOTS MORE Can’t make it to Caulfield? We will make these 2 specials available to EVERYONE up until close of business Monday […]

PINE RIVERS EXIHIBTION – 2300 CLASS PAINTED SAMPLES

2nd August 2018 PINE RIVERS EXHIBITION The Pine Rivers Exhibition is on this weekend At STRATHPINE COMMUNITY CENTRE 199 GYMPIE ROAD, STRATHPINE We are  delighted to support one of our Queensland Retail Teams, Don Carlson from Don will be displaying the Decoration Samples of our 2300 now in production. Apart from some minor scratches we are […]

UPCOMING EXHIBITION – 2nd July 2018

2nd July 2018 Regional victoria’s largest annual model railway exhibition is on THIS WEEKEND! 7th – 8th JULY 2018 SES Hall Sloan Street, Stawell VIC SOUTHERN RAIL WILL BE REPRESENTED BY  TEMPORARY CHANGES TO OUR OFFICE HOURS Our office will be attended on MONDAYS ONLY until the 30th July and deliveries will only be made […]

EPPING SAVINGS! – 8th June 2018

WE’RE AT THE EPPING MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION THIS WEEKEND! 9th – 11th JUNE 2018 GRAND PAVILION – ROSE HILL GARDENS RACECOURSE The Epping exhibition is noted for it’s great layout presentations & this year will be no different. We have no doubt it will be the BEST MODEL TRAIN EXHIBITION IN AUSTRALIA These models have […]

EXHIBITIONS & OFFICE HOURS – 4th June 2018

EPPING MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION JUNE LONG WEEKEND 9th – 11th JUNE 2018 GRAND PAVILION – ROSE HILL GARDENS RACECOURSE We are delighted to advise we will be taking part in this exciting new venue for the Club. The Epping exhibition is noted for it’s great layout presentations & this year will be no different. We […]

PROJECT UPDATES

24th May 2018 Some Future Changes We read with interest Auscision’s comments on changes to both our shrinking hobby and production requirements that have been requested from their factory.   “Contributing factors to product delays that our factory brought up with us were the number of body versions and liveries with many of our projects. […]

NEW PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT – PROJECT UPDATES & MORE

11th May 2018 WE’LL BE AT THE BRISBANE SHOW! Come and see us at stand T8 for a great bargain and check out our newest samples! MAJOR PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT! We are most delighted to advice our QLD modellers of the inclusion of the 1550 class in conjunction with the release of the 2400 class. The […]

16th APRIL | CLEARANCE SAVINGS – PROJECT UPDATES & MORE

16th April 2018 THEY’VE GOTTA GO! With the impending arrival of our 2300 Class, 2400 Class, OLO/OVO & new trackside products we’re clearing the warehouse to make some room! Take advantage of these AMAZING offers: *no extra discounts, including membership, apply Hurry – these offers must end close of business FRIDAY 20th April 2018 Strictly […]

EXHIBITIONS UPDATES & MORE! – 29th March 2018

29th March 2018 THE YARRA VALLEY 2018 MODEL TRAIN EXHIBITION IS ON THIS EASTER WEEKEND Saturday 31st March – Sunday 1st April 2018 @ COMMUNITY BANK STADIUM 129 Main Road, Diamond Creek SOUTHERN RAIL WILL BE REPRESENTED BY  XGAY | WGBY | WGSY | BGSY WAITING ON ANOTHER BRAND? WHY WAIT? Our C35 Grain Hoppers […]

COME SEE US AT THE SANDOWN EXHIBITION! – 8th March 2018

8th March 2018 WE WILL BE AT SANDOWN EXHIBITION THIS Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th & Monday 12th March 2018 @ SANDOWN RACECOURSE 591 – 659 Princes Hwy Springvale VIC FEATURING FOR THE FIRST TIME AT A VICTORIAN SHOW: SOUTHERN RAIL’S XGAY HOPPERS! There’ll be plenty of specials on for the weekend: Victorian Flour Hoppers, Vlocity […]

EXHIBITIONS, PRODUCT UPDATES & MORE! – 1st March 2018

1st March 2018 WE WILL BE AT FORESTVILLE EXHIBITION Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th March 2018 @ Forestville Memorial Halls Crn Warringah Road & Starkey Street, Forestville NSW Come visit Southern Rail’s stall – there’ll be plenty of specials on for the weekend! 2300 / 2400 UPGRADE TO SOUND That’s right! You can now order […]

WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEBSITE! – 19th February 2018

19th FEBRUARY 2018 WELCOME TO OUR NEW LOOK! We are really excited to unveil our new website! We have been working for some time to get this up and running. Our site is now mobile friendly and you can make your purchases directly from the site! Simply create your account, sign in, & shop! All […]

Tooling Updates | Exhibitions | – 18th January 2018

18th JANUARY 2018 2300 / 2400 CLASS TOOLING UPDATE We are delighted to advise the tooling for this project is almost complete and we will have the tooling samples before Chinese New Year in early Feb. If only minor adjustments are required, decorated running samples will be available sometime during March and on acceptance production […]

Product Updates – 5th January 2018

5th January 2018 48′ CONTAINERS PROJECT GOOD NEWS! Our 48′ Australian Domestic Containers will be arriving around 20th January. At just $38.75 for a pack of 2, and with 28 packs to choose from, PLUS FREE POSTAGE when you purchase 3 or more packs, you really can’t go wrong. If you haven’t ordered yet – now’s the […]

Merry Christmas | New Models | Product Updates – 20th December 2017

20th December 2017 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST We are considering producing a NSW Coal Loader and would like to know whether or not this is something you would be interested in purchasing from us.   It would be sold for around $310 – $350 with an optional conveyor costing an extra $89. We’re going to need a minimum […]

New Arrivals | Christmas Savings – 7th December 2017

7th December 2017 THEY’RE HERE! The much anticipated C35 Grain Hoppers will be in our warehouse TOMORROW! We’ll be shipping them off to our customers on Monday so expect yours soon!     SOUTH MAITLAND RAILWAYS 10 CLASS What can I say but WOW! We are overwhelmed by everyone’s wonderful compliments and positive comments regarding our latest release. […]

Southern Spirit Club Car | 2300-2400 Class – 16th November 2017

16th November 2017 CHANGES TO THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR We are pleased to extend membership to all our very loyal customers. Whilst we acknowledge that the SSCC has not been as wonderful as we would have liked, this has nothing to do with the benefits of the club itself. Our Platinum membership has been wonderfully embraced, rather it […]

Epping Model Train Show & Updates – 6th June 2017

6th June 2017 EPPING MODEL TRAIN SHOW & UPDATES We will be attending the EPPING MRC Model Train Exhibition next weekend at the Brickpit Stadium, Dartford Road, Thornleigh​   We are at Stand 50 – Hope to see you there. Lots of things to see, models and some really great specials to buy. DIESEL REFUELLING STATION The stations arrived […]

Brisbane Model Train Show & Updates – 3rd May 2017

BRISBANE MODEL TRAIN SHOW We will be attending the Brisbane Model Train Show next weekend in conjunction with PGC Scale Models & Black Diamond Scale Models. Hope to see you there. ​   We have limited stock of both the VAK Coal Hoppers & The VGK Wheat Hoppers. Be early to the stand to get […]

CANBERRA & THEN BRISBANE EXHIBITIONS

CANBERRA EXPO – KAYLEEN  This weekend 25th – 26th March, Canberra’s 29th Model Railway Expo University of Canberra High School, Kaleen On the road again for the Canberra Expo. We are stand 38 marked in red on the floor plan below. Looking forward to seeing you there. We are STILL IN WAREHOSE CLEARANCE mode as we make way […]

Off to Sandown Exhibition – Product Update – 7th March 2017

7th MARCH, 2017 – OFF TO SANDOWN EXHIBITION – PROJECT UPDATE   SANDOWN EXHIBITION This weekend 11th – 13th March. Sandown Racecourse We are on our way to the show tomorrow and looking forward to what promises to be a great show with lots of new things happening from the organisers. We will be on […]

So This is Christmas – Projects & Promos – 21st December 2016

1ST DECEMBER 2016 – SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS – PROJECT UPDATE – PROMOS   THE VAK/VGK – QHAF/QHBF COAL & WHEAT HOPPERS The ship arrived in Sydney on Saturday but due to the large volume of goods to be unpacked in the port we will not have the models until tomorrow morning, Thursday. We have […]

Retail Dealer of The Year – 23rd November – Product Update

  Join us on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels OUR PREMIUM RETAILER OF THE YEAR    In 2017, we are very pleased  to advise the award has been won by Melbourne’s Trainworld for an outstanding and consistent sales result throughout the year and great customer service & satisfaction. We congratulate them and present them with this limited […]

Project Updates – 1st NOVEMBER 2016

Join us on face book at  https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels XGAY’S IN PRODUCTION All the corrections have been made. Look at the superb walkways and platforms. They also have the support crossbars. Fantastic.   Although these samples still reflect the same pneumatic discharge equipment  on the WGBY & WGSY/BGSY,  the factory is aware of their error. Unfortunately the […]

Website Updates

OUR WEBSITE IS UPDATING We are in the process of bringing you a new and updated version of our website! To begin with, we have added a new category “Current Promotions” Check it out on our menu! DID YOU KNOW… At Southern Rail Models,

Project Updates

Join us on face book at  https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 24TH OCTOBER 2016 – PROJECT UPDATES! XGAY’s in WA Recent reports to hand indicate the XGAY may have run to WA from time to time. PHOTO COURTESY OF ‘ WA PROTOTYPE MODELLING’ Click on the order form to ORDER YOUR XGAY TODAY!!   VAK/VGK & QHAF/QHBF PRE-DELIVERY ENDING! […]

New Model Announcement & More

Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 30TH SEPTEMBER 2016 – NEW MODEL ANNOUNCEMENT & MORE!     NEW MODEL Southern Rail Models is happy to announce another new and upcoming model RRAY/RRBY & RRGY ARTICULATED CONTAINER WAGONS With 3 wagon types in 2 liveries available, these will be sold in 5 piece sets and will […]

Xgay’s & More!

Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 29TH SEPTEMBER 2016 – XGAY’S & MORE! 105 REASONS TO BUY SOUTHERN RAILS’ XGAY AND VARIANTS We are making BOTH VERSIONS of the XGAY (with AND without the pneumatic release system) We are producing a total of 27 numbers in the XGAY – 15 for the original and 12 […]

6th September 2016 – Product Updates

Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 6TH SEPTEMBER 2016 – PROJECT UPDATES HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR FAVOURITE RETAILER FOR HARD-TO-FIND MODELS? For instance – check out Metro Hobbies where you can find some Xplorers, Endeavours, L Class, Fuel Depots & hard to get L CLass. And grab a great price on some Vlocities. XGAY EXTRA […]

25th August 2016 | Vlocity Show Special Extended | Vlocity Couplers & Windows

Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 25TH AUGUST 2016 – VLOCITY SHOW SPECIAL EXTENDED | VLOCITY COUPLERS & WINDOWS CAULFIELD VLOCITY PROMOTION CONTINUES! Apologies to all who were unable  to purchase a Gem Vlocity at the Caulfield Exhibition. Unfortunately we ran out of stock on the Sunday afternoon. To be fair to those that missed […]

Amazing Show Specials – Come Have A Look!

Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 19th AUGUST 2016 DON’T MISS THESE AMAZING SHOW SPECIALS SOUTHERN RAIL WILL BE ATTENDING BOTH THE NEWCASTLE & CAULFIELD EXHIBITIONS THIS WEEKEND AND, ALONG WITH OUR 10 CLASS AND XGAY TEST SHOTS WE WILL HAVE SOME PRETTY AMAZING SHOW SPECIALS ON OFFER – COME SAY HELLO AND GRAB YOURSELF […]

18th August 2016 – New Model Announcements | 10 Class Model Shots | Exhibitions | QLD Convention

Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 16th AUGUST 2016 NEW MODEL ANNOUNCEMENT | 10 CLASS TEST SHOTS | EXHIBITIONS | QLD CONVENTION SOUTHERN RAIL WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUCE ANOTHER UPCOMING MODEL RELEASE… VICTORIA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NSW HO SCALE GRAIN HOPPERS: ATN ACCESS/PACIFIC NATIONAL – XGAY AWB – WGBY & WGSY SSR – BGSY  Tooling […]

11 August 2016 – New Model Announcement | Exhibitions

Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 11th AUGUST 2016 NEW MODEL ANNOUNCEMENT | EXHIBITIONS SOUTHERN RAIL HAS THE PLEASURE IN ANNOUCING OUR UPCOMING RELEASE OF THE SOUTH MAITLAND RAILWAYS 10 CLASS We are very excited about this project! Tooling is complete and we are now in the modification process with an expected delivery in the […]

Vlocity Package Deal

2016 After Stocktake Sale!

ORDER MUST BE PLACE DIRECTLY TO SOUTHERN RAIL MODELS POSTAGE CHARGES APPLY AS USUAL

29th June 2016 Vlocity Video/Couplers/Speed | Pre-Stocktake Sale!

Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 29th JUNE 2016 VLOCITY VIDEO/COUPLERS/SPEED | PRE-STOCKTAKE SALE! Regarding the Vlocity Couplers: Apologies to all clients regarding the Vlocity couplers. Because we upgraded the electronics and the coupler connection in the 2nd round Vlocitys we forgot to take into account that the 1st run couplers had 2 sets of […]

16th June, 2016 – 2300/2400 Class Update

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 16TH JUNE, 2016 – 2300/2400 CLASS UPDATE   Firstly, my apologies for not being able to put this blog out last week as had previously been indicated. Preparing for the Epping Exhibition in Sydney and attending to some family matters impacted on the […]

2nd June 2016 | Exhibitions | Vlocity | Stock Levels

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 2ND JUNE 2016 EPPING MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION | VLOCITY ARRIVAL | STOCK LEVELS  Southern Rail will be attending the Epping Model Railway Exhibition 2016 EXHIBITION FLOOR PLAN 21 PRIME LAYOUTS will be on DISPLAY Goulburn Gordon Bullo Pit Erbschaft Charging Moose Lego Brickslandia Thomas the Tank […]

19th May 2016 – Epping Model Railway Exhibition – Vlocity’s Arrival – Web Updates

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 19TH MAY 2016 EPPING MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION | VLOCITY ARRIVAL | WEB UPDATES  Southern Rail will be attending the Epping Model Railway Exhibition BIGGER LAYOUTS and A BETTER SHOW! DON’T MISS THE BEST EPPING EXHIBITION EVER!!! THE VLOCITY’S ARE HERE! Southern Rail’s 2nd run of Vlocity […]

4th May 2016 – Brisbane Model Train Show – Project Updates

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 4TH MAY BRISBANE MODEL TRAIN SHOW – VLOCITY UPDATE   Southern Rail will be attending the Australian Model Railway Association – Qld Show Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th May, 2016 In the MARQUEE, RNA SHOWGROUND, BOWEN HILLS. BRISBANE. WE ARE STAND T27 IN […]

Retail Pre-Delivery Price

DUE TO A SMALL TECHNICAL ISSUE IN PRODUCTION THE VLOCITY ARRIVAL DATE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 2016

Vlocity Order Deadline – 3 Days Left!

HURRY! THE VLO20 HAS ALREADY SOLD OUT!

30th March – Kaleen Exhibition | Vlocity Deadline Approaching

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 30TH MARCH – KALEEN EXHIBITION – VLOCITY DEADLINE Southern Rail will be attending the Canberra Model Train Show 2nd & 3rd April @ University of Canberra High School, Kaleen 104 Baldwin Drive Kaleen ACT 2617 WE ARE STAND 19 IN YOUR PROGRAM At the Exhibition WE […]

9th March – Sandown Exhibition – Vlocity Update

    HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 9TH MARCH – SANDOWN EXHIBITION – VLOCITY UPDATE   Southern Rail wilL be attending the Sandown Model Train Show 12th, 13th & 14th March @ Sandown Racecourse 591 – 659 Princes Hwy Springvale 3171 WE ARE STAND 6 IN YOUR PROGRAM At […]

6th February 2016 – Vlocity Update

     HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 6TH FEBRUARY 2016  – V/LOCITY UPDATE AUSTRALIA’S PREMIUM PROTOTYPE & MODELLING MAGAZINES ARE ON SALE NOW AT YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBY SHOP OR NEWSAGENT ________________________________________________________________ Southern Rail will be attending the Sandown Model Train Show 12th, 13th & 14th March @ Sandown Racecourse […]

21st January 2016 – Order Deadlines | Exhibitions | Our Premium Retailer

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR 21ST JANUARY 2016 – ORDER DEADLINES | EXHIBITIONS | OUR PREMIUM RETAILER Join us on face book athttps://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels   Southern Rail will be attending the Sandown Model Train Show 12th, 13th & 14th March @ Sandown Racecourse 591 – 659 Princes Hwy Springvale 3171 AND Canberra Model Train Show 2nd & 3rd April […]

8th January 2016 – 2300 Class Update / New Release / Epping MRC

  HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR 8TH JANUARY 2016 – 2300 CLASS UPDATE Join us on face book athttps://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels HAPPY NEW YEAR We would like to wish all our customers, friends & supporters a very happy and peaceful 2016. We are still having some time off (sometimes called a holiday if you don’t do […]

Merry Christmas

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a safe and prosperous new year. We would also like to thank you all for your support during 2015 and look forward to exciting things in 2016. Our office is closing for Christmas. We will be closing tomorrow 24th December 2015 and re-open Monday 11th January 2016 […]

Last Chance Christmas Promo

10th December 2015 – ‘L’ Class Sound Locos – Running Issues

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRITCLUB CAR   10Th DECEMBER 2015 – ‘L’ CLASS SOUND LOCOS RUNNING ISSUES Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels   TWO ‘L’ CLASS ISSUES 1. Quite a few of the sound versions of our  “L “ class have sold out including L1 / L3 / L4 & L5 whilst others […]

9th December 2015 – 2300 Update | L Class Goes International

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 9TH DECEMBER 2015 2300 UPDATE | L CLASS GOES INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA’S  ‘ L’ CLASS GOES INTERNATIONAL Model railroad products featured: Southern Rail Models HO scale Australian L-class diesel with ESU LokSound DCC. ‘L’ CLASS NEW ARRIVALS The last of our L Class arrived […]

3rd December 2015 | Christmas Promo

*CONDITIONS: Order must be placed DIRECTLY to Southern Rail Models by phone, fax, or email between 4th and 6th December 2015. Offer DOES NOT include postage.

25th November 2015 – Epping Market Day | 2300 Class | New SSCC Release

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 25th November 2015 EPPING MARKET DAY | 2300 CLASS | NEW SSCC MODEL Southern Rail will be attending the Epping Market Day 2015 29TH NOVEMBER 2015 10AM – 2PM Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park, 26 Stanley Rd, Epping, NSW. This will be your last […]

23rd November 2015 – Operation Your ‘L’ Class With Sound

                              HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR         23rd NOVEMBER, 2015 – OPERATING YOUR L CLASS WITH SOUND Due to a  higher than norman volume of phone calls regarding the operation of the sound version of our ‘L’ class, we firstly draw your attention to the following points: The model has […]

21st October 2015 – IPSwich | 2300 Class | L Class

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 21st October 2015 IPSWICH| 2300 CLASS | L CLASS Southern Rail will be attending the Ipswich Model Train Show 24TH – 25TH OCTOBER 2015   The Workshops Rail Museum: North Street, North Ipswich Come and see Phil, Glenn, Rocket and Bob Richo at our stand […]

1st October 2015 – AMRA NSW Exhibition ‘L’ Class Is Here

  HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 1ST  OCTOBER 2015 – AMRA NSW  EXHIBITION | ‘L’ CLASS IS HERE                             LIVERPOOL                     3RD – 5TH OCTOBER                                     Australian Model Railway                       […]

We’ve Updated Our Southern Spirit Club Car!

Dear Customers, When we first contemplated the Southern Spirit Club Car it was always about rewarding our loyal and regular customers for their support. This is still the concept we are following. At start-up, it is always difficult to see the full effect of something new like the SSCC and we anticipated after the first […]

Project Update | New Available Models!!

The L Class are ON THEIR WAY!! The first of our L Class shipments has been sent and is expected to arrive by the end of the week! We have now begun finalising outstanding accounts, including credit card authorities. If you intend to finalise your account via direct deposit or cheque please do so soon, […]

$20 Off Your Next Purchase – Extended Offer!!!!

WE’RE EXTENDING THE OFFER – DON’T MISS OUT! *CONDITIONS: Order must be placed DIRECTLY to Southern Rail Models by phone, fax, post or email between 15th and 18th September 2015. $20 voucher can be used ONCE ONLY on ONE ORDER and must be attached to the order form. Voucher expires 30th June 2016.

$20 Off Your Next Purchase!!

*4 DAYS ONLY* *CONDITIONS: Order must be placed DIRECTLY to Southern Rail Models by phone, fax, post or email between 12th and 15th September 2015. $20 voucher can be used ONCE ONLY on ONE ORDER and must be attached to the order form. Voucher expires 30th June 2016.

Order Deadline – Last Chance!

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20th August 2015 – Caulfield Special Offer | Vlocity 2nd Run

VLOCITY 2ND RUN AVAILABLE EARLY 2016 Order Yours Today!

12th August 2015 – Exhibition | Updates

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR 12th AUGUST 2015 – EXHIBITIONS | PROJECT UPDATES Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels EXHIBITIONS Southern Rail will be attending the Newcastle and Caulfield upcoming exhibitions. Drop in and say hello! NEWCASTLE Broadmeadow Racecourse 15th and 16th August 2015 CAULFIELD Caulfield Racecourse 22nd and 23rd August 2015     2300 […]

15th July 2015 – Exhibitions | Project Updates

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR 15th JULY 2015 – EXHIBITIONS | PROJECT UPDATES Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels EXHIBITIONS Southern Rail will be attending the Newcastle and Caulfield upcoming exhibitions. Drop in and say hello! NEWCASTLE CAULFIELD Broadmeadow Racecourse 15th and 16th August 2015 Caulfield Racecourse 22nd and 23rd August 2015 2300 Class Project Update […]

4th June 2015 – Epping Exhibition | Project Updates

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR 4th JUNE 2015 – EPPING EXHIBITION | PROJECT UPDATES Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels EXHIBITIONS Rocket and the team will be at Epping 6th, 7th & 8th July 2015 Brickpit Stadium – Thornleigh Drop over and see us at STAND 2 and have a chat. ‘L’ CLASS UPDATE […]

28th May 2015 TOOWOOMBA & Epping Exhibitions | Project Update

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRITCLUB CAR 28th MAY 2015 – TOOWOOMBA & EPPING EXHIBITIONS | PROJECT UPDATES Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels EXHIBITIONS  TOOWOOMBA 30th & 31st May 2015 Founder’s Pavilion – Toowoomba Showgrounds  EPPING 6th, 7th & 8th July 2015 Brickpit Stadium – Thornleigh     Come and see Phil Hadley at Toowoomba or Rocket […]

8th May 2015 –‘L’ Class update / Brisbane Exhibition

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRITCLUB CAR   8th MAY 2015 –‘L’ CLASS UPDATE / BRISBANE EXHIBITION Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels EXHIBITIONS  SOUTHERN RAIL WILL BE ATTENDING THE 2015 BRISBANE MODEL TRAIN SHOW 2300 CLASS UPDATE We are hoping our 2300 running sample arrives in time for the exhibition but some last minute parts issue are […]

20th April 2015 – 2300 Class & ‘L’ Class Update / Brisbane Exhibition

  HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRITCLUB CAR 20TH APRIL 2015 – 2300 CLASS & ‘L’ CLASS UPDATE BRISBANE EXHIBITION Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels EXHIBITIONS SOUTHERN RAIL WILL BE ATTENDING THE 2015 BRISBANE MODEL TRAIN SHOW ___________________________________ AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER RAILWAY PROTOTYPE & MODELLING MAGAZINES ARE ON THE NEWSSTANDS     2300 CLASS UPDATE […]

24Th March 2015 – Kaleen Exhibition / Fx Flour Hopper

      HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRITCLUB CAR 24rd MARCH 2015 – KALEEN EXHIBITION / FX FLOUR HOPPER Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels EXHIBITION Southern rail will be attending Kaleen Exhibition  the 27th Canberra Model Railway Expo next weekend 28th – 29th March.’  University of Canberra High School, Baldwin Avenue, Kaleen. WE […]

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24TH February 2015 – Exhibitions / Vlocity / Npry

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR 24th February, 2015 – EXHIBITIONS / V/LOCITY / NPRY Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels EXHIBITIONS & NEW MODEL Southern Rail will be attending both the FORESTVILLE Sydney Exhibition and the SANDOWN Melbourne Exhibition on the weekend of 7th & 8th in Sydney and 7th – 9th In Melbourne. Our […]

23rd December 2014 – Christmas | Vlocity | Npry | Trackside Updates

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR 29th November 2014 – V/LOCITY / NPRY / TRACKSIDE UPDATES Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels TRACKSIDE PRODUCTS HAVE  BEEN DISTRIBUTED! Our fabulous new TRACKSIDE accessories have arrived and been distributed to customers a little over a week ago. I have to say that we are delighted with these items […]

Treat Yourself This Christmas / New Year

29th November 2014 – Vlocity | Npry | Trackside Updates

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR 29th November 2014 – V/LOCITY / NPRY / TRACKSIDE UPDATES Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels  ON NEWSTANDS NOW VISIT TO CHINA Dear customers, friends & supporters, I have just arrived back from a fabulous week in China visiting our manufacturers and eating real Chinese food – […]

4th November 2014 – Product Updates

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRITCLUB CAR Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels 4th November – PRODUCT UPDATES  VLOCITY UPDATE Due to the PC board samples being lost by DHL on the way back to China, the project has been delayed by several weeks. On Monday we signed off on the PC boards and we […]

15th October 2014 – Exhibition / Specials / Vsa’s

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR 15th October – EXHIBITION / SPECIALS / VSA’s Join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels IPSWICH 18TH – 19TH OCTOBER Queensland Model Train Show  Workshops Museum   IPSWICH EXHIBITION We will be attending our last show of the year at Ipswich this weekend 18th – 19th October, The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich […]

30th September – Vlocity / Npry / Exhibitions

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR   30th September – V/LOCITY / NPRY / EXHIBITIONS Join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels IPSWICH LIVERPOOL 18TH – 19TH OCTOBER 4TH – 6TH OCTOBER Queensland Model Train Show  Workshops Museum                  AUSTRALIAN MODEL RAILWAY ASSOCOIATION NSW BRANCH   AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER RAILWAY PROTOTYPE & MODELLING MAGAZINES ARE ON […]

28th July – Hobbyco – Sale Of The Century

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRITCLUB CAR 28TH  JULY, 2014 – HOBBYCO SALE OF THE CENTURY Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels Hobbyco has a huge “SALE OF THE CENTURY” on Southern Rail stock, particularly some hard to get models GO TO https://hobbyco.com.au/product-taxonomy/southern-rail-australia   __________________________________________ OFFICE HOURS OUR OFFICE HOURS ARE 9AM TO 5 PM MONDAY […]

26th July, 2014 Vlocity & Vsa Tank Car Update

HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRITCLUB CAR   26TH  JULY, 2014 – V/LOCITY & VSA TANK CAR UPDATE Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels   V/locity Update Unbelievable, we are still experiencing some technical issues with the V/locity PC Board which has caused a delay in production. As many of you are aware, we had […]

20th August 2014 Vsa Tank Cars / Exhibitions / Vlocity

  HOME OF THE SOUTHERN SPIRITCLUB CAR 20TH AUGUST 2014 –VSA TANK CARS / EXHIBITIONS / VLOCITY Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels NEWCASTLE CAULFIELD 23RD – 24TH AUGUST 2014 23RD – 24TH AUGUST 2014 WE WILL BE SUPPORTING BARNES HOBBIES AUSTRLIAN MODEL RAILWAY ASSOCIATION  Victorian Branch   NEWCASTLE  EXHIBITION Due to the conflict […]

16th July, 2014 – Southern Spirit Club Car

16TH  JULY, 2014 – SOUTHERN SPIRIT CLUB CAR Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels   Southern Rail Models is proud to introduce a unique club to our customers, supporters and the model train enthusiast. Note so long ago, Southern Rail had a promotion on our web site with a special price on a couple […]

7th July, 2014 – ‘L’ Class Giveaway Competition

7th JULY, 2014 – L CLASS GIVEAWAY COMPETITION Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels   AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER NARROW GAUGE MAGAZINE IN NEWSSTANDS NOW READ ABOUT US IN We will be attending the GOLD COAST EXHIBITION THIS WEEKEND IN CONJUNCTION WITH PGC SCALE MODELS & BLACK DIAMOND MODELS   THE ‘L’ CLASS 2ND RUN GIVEAWAY […]

25th June, 2014 Updates/ Reminders / Other News

25th JUNE, 2014– UPDATES / REMINDERS & OTHER NEWS Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels   AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER NARROW GAUGE MAGAZINE IN NEWSAGENTS NEXT WEEK READ ABOUT US IN       We will be attending the GOLD COAST EXHIBITION IN CONJUNCTION WITH PGC SCALE MODELS & BLACK DIAMOND MODELS                                     […]

29th May 2014 – ‘L’ Class / Exhibitions / Etc

29TH MAY 2014 – ‘L’ CLASS / EXHIBITIONS / ETC Join us in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER RAILWAY MODELLING MAGAZINE IS ON THE NEWS-STANDS READ ABOUT US IN We will be attending the TOOWOOMBA MODEL TRAIN SHOW THIS COMING WEEKEND IN CONJUNCTION WITH PGC SCALE MODELS & BLACK DIAMOND MODELS Founders Pavilion Toowoomba Showgrounds Clive Bergofer […]

15th May 2014 – New Model Announcement

15TH MAY 2014 – NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT Join us in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels Southern Rail Models is excited to launch, in conjunction with MOTIVE POWER MAGAZINE, the release of the venerable WAGR “L” Class Diesel Loco – WITH SOUND BUY MOTIVE POWER MAGAZINE FOR SPECIAL OFFERS TO READERS “L” CLASS DIESEL LOCO The first run of the […]

30th April 2014 Vlocity Npry News

30TH APRIL 2014 – PRODUCT UPDATE Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels   AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER RAILWAY MODELLING MAGAZINE IS ON THE NEWSSTANDS READ ABOUT US IN We will be attending the BRISBANE MODEL TRAIN SHOW THIS COMING WEEKEND DOOMBAN RACECOURSE – Hampton Street, Ascot, Brisbane BRISBANE 3RD – 4TH MAY SEE US ALSO AT […]

17th April, 2014 – Project Update & Hobsons Bay

17TH APRIL, 2014 – PROJECT UPDATE Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels        We will be attending the Hobson’s Bay Exhibition this Easter Long Weekend UNION HALL La TROBE UNIVERSITY– ENTER VIA kINGSBURY ROAD VICTORIAN & SA RAIL TANK CARS SRM and our factory have been working hard to deliver this project […]

24th March, 2014 – Product Update / New Retailer

  24TH MARCH, 2014 – PRODUCT UPDATE / NEW RETAILER Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels   AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER RAILWAY MODELLING MAGAZINE IS ON THE NEWSSTANDS READ ABOUT US IN   We will be attending the KALEEN EXHIBITION THIS COMING WEEKEND KALEEN HIGH SCHOOL – 104 Baldwin Drive, Kaleen. ACT 2617 KALEEN 29TH – […]

17th March, 2014 – March Madness Continues / Web News / Projects / Bundaberg

17TH MARCH, 2014 – WEB NEWS / PROJECTS / BUNDABERG Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels   THE LATEST  EDITION OF AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER PROTOTYPE RAILWAY MAGAZINE – MOTIVE POWER IS ABOUT TO HIT THE NEWSTANDS   THE 1ST EVER BUNDABERG EXHIBITION IS ON THIS COMING WEEKEND BUNDABERG 22ND & 23RD MARCH  This is the […]

7th March, 2014 – Retail March Madness Sale

27th February, 2014 – Project Update & New Releases

27TH FEBRUARY, 2014 – Project Update & New Projects Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels READ ABOUT US IN FORESTVILLE EXHIBITION IS ONLY TWO DAYS AWAY FORESTVILLE 1ST & 2ND mARCH SEE US AT BUNDABERG 22 – 23RD MARCH KALEEN 29TH – 30TH MARCH HOBSON’S BAY 19TH  – 21ST APRIL BRISBANE 3RD – 4TH […]

14th February, 2014 – Promo Update / Web Update

14TH FEBRUARY, 2014 – Promo Update / Web Update Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels READ ABOUT US IN         SEE US AT FORESTVILLE 1ST & 2ND MARCH FORESTVILLE EXHIBITION IS ONLY TWO WEEKS AWAY   PROMO UPDATE: With just 1½ days to go you will need to be quick on […]

28th January 2014 – DIDYUSAVEAGOODWEGEND? Happy Australia Day

28TH January 2014  DIDYUSORAVEAGOODWEGEND / Happy Australia Day Two samples of decoration files created for the release of the VICTORIAN/SA rail tank cars. The number of TAMPO printing plates per wagon for the extensive type of decoration Southern Rail requires for its highly detailed models varies from 7 to around 20 depending on how many […]

5th January, 2014 – Belated Austrlia Day / New Years Promo

5th JANUARY, 2014 – Belated Australia Day / New Year Promo Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels READ ABOUT US IN         SEE US AT FORESTVILLE 1ST – 2ND MARCH KALEEN 29TH – 30TH MARCH HOBSON’S BAY 19TH APRIL – 21ST APRIL BRISBANE 3RD – 4TH MAY          […]

24th December, 2013 Brief Project Update & Christmas Greetings

24th December – Brief Project Update & Christmas Greetings Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels   Homework The Southern Rail Office will be closed from Today 24th December until Monday 13th January, 2014   Recently we have received several out of hours & weekend & abusive phone calls. Whilst we love talking to you […]

12th December, 2013 Christmas and New Years Deals

2013 Christmas & New Years Eve Deals

22nd October, 2013 – IPSwich Exhibition / Olo-Ovo / Npry

22ND  OCTOBER  2013 –  IPSWICH EXHIBITION   OLO-OVO / NPRY Joinus on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels   IPSWICH EXHIBITION We will be attending “THE WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM”’ MODEL RAILWAY SHOW next weekend IN CONJUNCTION WITH PGC SCALE MODELS & BLACK DIAMOND MODELS.   All three Companies’ will have plenty of models to choose from including all […]

2nd October, 2013 – Ampol / Freight Australia / Atlantic Rail Tank Cars & More

2ND  OCTOBER  2013 –  AMPOL / FREIGHT AUSTRALIA / TANK CARS & MORE Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels   LIVERPOOL EXHIBITION We will be attending the AMRA NSW Liverpool Exhibition this weekend. AMPOL & FREIGHT AUSTRALIA BLOCK FUEL TRAINS + ATLANTIC RAIL TANK CARS   In a massive undertaking we are pleased to […]

19th September 2013 – ALY’s / Xplorers / Rail Tank Cars / Exhibitions

19th September 2013 – ALY’s / Xplorers / Rail Tank Cars / Exhibitions & More Joinus on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels   LATEST NEWS If you haven’t seen the latest edition of Australian Model Railway Magazine –  OCTOBER 2013 – could we suggest you might purchase a copy which has a comprehensive product review of […]

23rd August – U Boat Retail Promotion

MIX & MATCH YOUR FIRST ROUND MODELS WITH SECOND ROUND 1ST ROUND MODELS MATCHING 2ND ROUND MODELS MODEL No DESCRIPTION MODEL No DESCRIPTION UB40101 4 CAR ‘The Fish’ – ORIGINAL DECORATION, WINDOWS HEAD LIGHT LG PANTIGRAPH UB40117 2 CAR POWERED SET – ORIGINAL WINDOWS, HEADLIGHT LG PANTOGRAPH 4 CAR NEON “The Fish” – ORIGINAL WINDOWS, […]

21st August – Caulfield Exhibition / VIC Rail Tank Cars / Vlocities / Fuel Depot

21ST AUGUST – CAULFIELD NEWCASTLE EXHIBITION / VIC TANK CARS / FUEL DEPOT /VLOCITIES Joinus on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels AMRA – CAULFIELD EXHIBITION 2013 The Exhibition is on this weekend – Saturday24th – Sunday 25th at Caulfield Racecourse Station St Caulfield East (MELWAYS 68 d1). Southern Rail will be there with plenty of stock […]

17th August – Newcastle Exhibition / Xplorers / Fuel Depot / ALY’s

17th AUGUST  – NEWCASTLE EXHIBITION / XPLORERS / FUEL DEPOT /ALYS Joinus on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels Our Town Model Exhibition The Newcastle Exhibition is on again this weekend at the Newcastle Jockey Club’s racecourse. Southern Rail will be there with Xplorers,  Fuel Depots and some great show specials. See you there.   XPLORERS & […]

20th July, 2013 – Xplorer & Endeavours

XPLORER & ENDEAVOURS We have been made aware of an issue that may be effecting your model and require correction. ONLY if your model runs in the wrong direction to what is indicated on your controller, it means that the wires have been connected the wrong way   i.e. the polarity is incorrect and will require […]

19th July – Gold Coat Exhibition / ALY’S / Fuel Depot Updates

19th JULY – GOLD COAST EXHIBITION / ALY’S / FUEL DEPOT / XPLORER Joinus on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels GOLD COAST EXHIBITION The Gold Coast Exhibition is on this weekend. Southern Rail will be represented by PGC Scale Models & Black Diamond Models at STAND 11.  Phil Hadley & Glenn Wright will be carrying the […]

6th June, 2013 – Xplorer & Endeavour Update / Epping Exhibition

  6th JUNE 2013 – XPLORER UPDATE/ EPPING EXHIBITION Joinus on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels” XPLORERS & ENDEAVOURS Just a quick BLOG to advise that distribution of the Xplorers & Endeavours has commenced. Unfortunately it is not without its hiccups. We have discovered a number of issues which we have been working through quickly to […]

27th May, 2103 – Xplorers – Stanchions – Fuel Depot

27th MAY 2013 – XPLORERS – STANCHIONS & FUEL DEPOT Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels” XPLORERS & ENDEAVOURS We are pleased to advise that our Xplorer / Endeavour DMU sets have been shipped. We expect to commence distributing the models the first week June. However due to the high volume of pre orders […]

28th April, 2013 – Brisbane Model Train Show / ALY & Xplorer Update /Weathering Competion

28TH APRIL. 2013  –  BRISBANE MODEL TRAIN SHOW / ALY & XPLORER UPDATE  / WEATHERING COMPETION Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels” Brisbane Model Train Show  – Doomben Racecourse NEXT WEEKEND  Saturday 4th May – Sunday 5th May Southern Rail Models, PGC Scale Models & Black Diamond Models will be at the Brisbane Model […]

22nd March, 2013 – Kaleen Exhibition / Xplorers / ALY’s / Delays

22nd MARCH 2013 – KALEEN EXHIBITION / XPLORERS / ALY’s / DELAYS Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels” Kaleen Exhibition – Canberra Model Railway Club – THIS WEEKEND We will be at the Kaleen Exhibition this coming weekend @ University of Canberra High School, 104 Baldwin Drive Kaleen with lots of goodies. Wanting a […]

23rd February – NDHF & 2300 Class

6TH FEBRUARY 2013 – NDHF / 2300-DFZ CLASS LOCO Join us on face book at https://www.facebook.com/southernrailmodels”   NDHF CONCRETE SLEEPER WAGON UPDATE The ship has come in and all outstanding orders have been supplied as of Friday as promised. Thanks to all those that waited so patiently for their order. Plenty of spare parts included […]

6th February, 2013 – NDHF Update / NTAF Stock Update

  6TH FEBRUARY 2013 – NDHF DELIVERY UPDATE / NTAF STOCK UPDATE NDHF CONCRETE SLEEPER WAGON UPDATE We have received the following advice from our shipping & customs agents today “Confirming your below consignment has departed Shanghai on 2nd FEB and currently scheduled to arrive Sydney on 16th FEB:  Vessel: XIN YANG ZHOU Voy0686s” We […]

4th February – What Else Is New

4TH FEBRUARY – WHAT ELSE IS NEW PRICING Some of our magazine advertising has to be created some time in advance of publication & others are done “just in time”. This has led to some confusion as to new pricing & the pricing of existing orders where a price change is notified. To make it […]

26th – 27th Australia Day Weekend News Release

26 – 28TH JANUARY 2013 – NEW PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENTS During the week we became aware that one of the magazines we advertise in has accidently used our March/ April advertisement in their January/ February edition. Not life threatening, just letting the cat out of the bag early. Since Motive Power – great magazine by the […]

13th January, 2013 – NDHF / U Boat Delivery Update

13TH JANUARY 2013- NTAF / U BOAT / NDHF / DELIVERY UPDATE U BOATS & NDHF CONCRETE SLEEPER WAGONS Whilst we tried very hard to get these two projects delivered before Christmas both subsequently arrived after Christmas due to freight congestion both with the airlines and transport out of Sydney. We were able to send […]