Dnc System Technologies Minirail

MINIATURE RAILWAY MANUFACTURERS
SUPPLIERS OF LIVE STEAM PARTS
ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE SYSTEM SPECIALISTS

Australian Owned,
We are a 100% Family owned Australian Business. Since its inauguration in February 1996 the business still maintains the principles of its founder Ian Ramsay.

The business has always had on offer one of Australia's most extensive range of RIDE ON RAILWAY parts, accessories and services at most affordable prices.

The business is owned and operated by the Ramsay family with many of the family members and relatives actively involved in the day to day running of the business.

STOCK,
To maintain our position in the Australian / New Zealand market, our dedicated purchasing department is committed to sourcing the latest innovative products and suppliers from the worlds resources, ensuring that our valued customers receive high quality products at affordable prices.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, R& D
Whilst the business is involved in production of many of its inventory we dedicate time and moneys into new ideas and manufacturing strategies. Using modern computerized machinery and manufacturing systems we bring to you our valued customers the most accurate, well designed products the hobby has ever seen.

Using 3D computerized modeling , 3D laser scanning, 3D Printing of prototypes. We then can use finite element analysis of mechanical assemblies ( using modern computer software packages ) so we can prove the design and test our products before production begins. Our design team with more than 2 decades of experience in these fields are eager to take on the challenges of tomorrows products today.

With electronics advancing and the microprocessor technology now available to the hobbyist we have embarked on a new frontier. That being of having special software programmed into custom made motor controllers to our specifications. The range of controllers are all "program adjustable" by either the end user or our service department. We have default parameters set up initially so as to meet the needs of most end users. But we can cater for the "Guru's " out there also whenever needed with alterations for specific needs easily met.

Quality Control,
Trained staff thoroughly check every item / shipment to ensure quality and reliability. Quality can not be inspected into a product but needs to be built into it. That is why all our suppliers have to meet our special requirements and often challenging specifications to be on board with us in our supply chain.

Parts,
We carry one of the largest stock of parts for the Ride On Railroad hobby in the Southern Hemisphere. We have a dedicated team whose sole survival is to be there to assist you with your needs both now and in the future.

Training & After Sales Service
Our experienced team members can often assist you over the phone. Alternatively we often hold " training workshops" for and individual or a small group wishing to learn new things or better ways to use their often inadequate equipment to make extra ordinary things. ! ! ! These "tips and tricks" are freely given and are often not provided by others in business in the hobby in Australia.

In House Manufacturing.
With our own high technology workshop facilities and experienced staff we take pride in our work and services. When you are " stuck" or challenged, come and ask us to help you our valued customer and be pleasantly surprised just how we can assist you in your endeavors. From a single item to assemblies or even a full locomotive, steam, electric, or petrol powered, we have the skills and tools to get the job done right, first time.

Orders can be placed with us by Fax: Email: Phone: or in writing. Cheques should be made payable to DNC System Technologies. Prices in our catalogue which can be downloaded here do not include freight but do include GST for Australian Sales and all pricing is in Australian Dollars. . Please consider the following as a rough guide for freight.

FREIGHT

Within Australia -
Orders totaling up to 5kg are shipped by Air Bags to your door
0-1kg: $11. 00, 1-3kg: $15. 50, 3-5kg: $22. 00

Orders 5-100kg are freighted
5-10kg: $33. 00, 10-25kg: $55. 00, 25-50kg: $110. 00, 50-100kg: $200. 00

We also offer the following services at very reasonable rates. The manufacturing of any item of any Locomotive. If you have a drawing either to scale or full size then we can make it ! ! ! Castings can be machined, Waterjet cutting, heat treatment, CAD drawings for your own use, valve gear simulations and fine tuning before making the “real thing”, NC Sheet metal work ( cabs-tenders) in any materials, wire cutting of hardened expansion links and dies. We are not just an office directing traffic but have our own fully equipped workshop specifically built for Model Locomotive Construction. Visits to the workshop are to be by arrangement only so please phone first if you intend to call in to save disappointment.