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Re: New Z scale layout

Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:20 pm
by yelrow
Milzee, before you go too far with your track, could i suggest you look at peco flexitrack, in yard lengths, approx. Much easier to pin down, design etc. John

Re: New Z scale layout

Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:56 pm
by Milzee
Thanks I'll take a look but in order to keep costs down I'll probably stick with the Marklin track I have.

Re: New Z scale layout

Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:59 pm
by Milzee
Wow that's actually quite cheap!

Re: New Z scale layout

Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:12 am
by yelrow
And much better for continuous running. I use the marklin bends that came with mine, but very happy with peco flexi.

Re: New Z scale layout

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 3:02 pm
by Eric-B
When you are watching your Z train running - do you use a magnifying glass? :D
I had enough problems when I used to have N gauge!

Re: New Z scale layout

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 3:03 pm
by Eric-B
When you are watching your Z train running - do you use a magnifying glass? :D
I had enough problems when I used to have N gauge!

Re: New Z scale layout

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:16 pm
by Milzee
Progress has been slow as I was travelling a lot. Elevated sections completed and wiring hidden. Just waiting for the blue foam to arrive so I can start building up the scenery. Track is temporarily tacked down.

Re: New Z scale layout

Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:18 pm
by Milzee
Can't believe it's been a year already. Progress has been slow but quite rewarding. Landscaping was finished just before Christmas. I got the track nailed down tonight. Next steps are to wire the points, install a bridge and tunnel portals. Then I can start on the ballast and grass.
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Re: New Z scale layout

Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:22 pm
by Milzee
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Re: New Z scale layout

Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:30 am
by Chops
Wow, your handiwork is neat as a pin. You are welcome to come and refabricate my poor efforts! Z is such an extraordinary scale, and we shall all be raptly interested in your progress.