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EMRIG Welcome to the Eastern Model Railway Interest Group web page. Our club holds regular swapmeets at the Northmead mall.

As the name implies, the club is an interest group and is not specific to any modelling scale.We are Based in Benoni, Gauteng,South Africa. As the name implies, the club is an interest group and is not specific to any modelling scale, era, railway, or continent. Interests range from live steam to real steam, diesel, American, British, European and modelling scales of all types. The Club is a permanently Nomadic group that has constantly been on the move from venue to venue on a semi permanent basis. Currently, the club is based in a offices on the 1st Floor opposite the medical centre in Northmead Mall in Benoni. The main layout consists of one large HO/OO layout comprising 45 modules with a run of over 55 metres as well as a N gauge and HO gauge Exhibition layout. The Club also has regular outings to members layouts to see what they are doing, as well as other interesting places like Transnet’s shunting yards, Gautrain workshops, Live steam clubs and the like. Everyone is very welcome to join the club and is encouraged to come and enjoy our wonderful world of model railways, and check out the scenery too! We have up to 70 tables with about 20 or more traders selling new and second train or model related goods. Please see our website for details:emrig.co.za or send an email to [email protected] for further information.

24/10/2026

Thomas the train in action today at the Expo

24/10/2026

Action at the Model Train Expo in Birchleigh here this weekend 24 and 25th October

23/10/2026

Some of the Vendors you can see at the Model Train Expo

23/10/2026

EMRIG doing track test for the show this weekend

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉 Brian Dawson, Kevin Chamberlain, Stephe...
28/09/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉 Brian Dawson, Kevin Chamberlain, Stephen Tipler

27/09/2026

🚂 ALL ABOARD! 🚂

Get ready for an exciting Model Train Show at Northmead Square from 24–27 September!

Explore incredible model train displays, discover the fascinating world of railway hobbies and bring the little ones along for the Little Engineer’s Play Zone. 🛤️

✨ 26–27 September: Live Model Train Spectacular & Model Train Hobby Market

9am to 3pm on SUNDAY

🚂 Joining us is the EMRIG Club, bringing their passion for model railways and showcasing the incredible world of model train enthusiasts.

🛍️ Spend R250 & stand a chance to WIN a Soundbar Music System!

SHOP • SEE • EXPLORE at Northmead Square!

📍 Cnr 14th Avenue & O’Reilly Merry Street, Northmead, Benoni

Don’t miss the journey — ALL ABOARD!

Come visit EMRIG and the traders this weekend at Northmead Square in Benoni Camera train up and operating. Get to contro...
26/09/2026

Come visit EMRIG and the traders this weekend at Northmead Square in Benoni

Camera train up and operating. Get to control the train using the camera

25/09/2026

🚂 ALL ABOARD! 🚂

Get ready for an exciting Model Train Show at Northmead Square from 24–27 September!

Explore incredible model train displays, discover the fascinating world of railway hobbies and bring the little ones along for the Little Engineer’s Play Zone. 🛤️

✨ 26–27 September: Live Model Train Spectacular & Model Train Hobby Market

🚂 Joining us is the EMRIG Club, bringing their passion for model railways and showcasing the incredible world of model train enthusiasts.

🛍️ Spend R250 & stand a chance to WIN a Soundbar Music System!

SHOP • SEE • EXPLORE at Northmead Square!

📍 Cnr 14th Avenue & O’Reilly Merry Street, Northmead, Benoni

Don’t miss the journey — ALL ABOARD!

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Benoni

Opening Hours

Wednesday 09:00 - 12:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+27836517738

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