Our stand at the show

Due to travelling constraints from Europe, we did not offer a lot on the product side. The new Safmarine and CX containers sold out very quickly. We also introduced the SML-13 container wagon into the Hobby Line. The DZ was sporting a brand new tarpaulin, the response to the tarpaulin was very positive. This will hit the shop shelves soon. We also had samples of HOBBY line stock with the new Transnet Freight Rail logo.

SML-13 container wagon

The SML-13 was on display at the CMD stand. This is from the CMD Collection and has a very high level of detail.

National Train Show - Gauteng

CMD Models attended the 14th SA National Model Railway Convention. We had a small stand at the National Train Show on Heritage Day. This gave me an opportunity to chat to customers and fellow enthusiasts. Also discuss new models and the SA modelling scene in general.



I will be adding more information about the convention over the next few weeks.

Model Railway Convention - Gauteng

Please pop by and visit CMD on the Thursday for a chat and latest product news.

2009 Gauteng
14th SA National Model Railway Convention
- National Train Show -
Heritage Day Thursday 24 September 2009 : 10h00 to 16h00

Click here to visit the conventions webpage for more detail.

CMD on travels

Please note that I am busy travelling around South Africa at the moment. You will be able to find me at the convention next month in Johannesburg. CMD will have a stand, so please feel free to stop by for a chat.

It might take me a few days to reply, depending on internet connections.

Hobby Line

Busy creating stock for the Hobby Line, including some new models which will join the budget line for the first time. More news to follow in the next week.

Paddy O'Flaherty

Paddy O'Flaherty passed away on the 13 June. Paddy who had been fighting ill health for a very long time was a great detail modeller and a true gentleman. I visited Paddy many times at his house, mingled with him at MRS, RMIG meetings and at the convention. Above is a picture (Paddy in the centre, the chap sitting down) of what Paddy loved to do most, mix with people and share his passion for railways, especially show off all the SA related items he made.

My condolences to his wife Dinah and family.

RIP old mate.

Craig

CMD Collection v Hobby Line

This shows the difference between the Hobby line and the Collection range. The collection range also comes with vacuum pipes, shunters step and coupler detail which is not shown in the picture. This pictures shows the B-2 open wagon in SAR livery.

B-2 detail

Some detail from the CMD Models Collection B-2. Detail parts need to be fitted by the modeller.

B-2 from the CMD Models Collection

Some pictures of the B-2 wagon from the CMD Collection. Minus the shunter step, brake wheels and vacuum brake hoses. These need to be fitted by the modeller.

Working on your orders

As you can see, we have been very busy getting orders ready.