Where are you? - The modelers who are into Z-Scale with (North) American material, means Micro-Trains-Line first! Even in Model Railroader Magazine I did not see much of Z-Scale american models. - As there were about one whole layout build by Model Railroader staff in 1987, and one article about Z-scale (1985) by the same author. - There was only one article in Great Model railroads I remember with a «Northern Pacific» layout. I like to read something from people modeling in that scale! Tell about your experience with these trains!
Welcome aboard Kilroy. I'm interested in Z Scale myself. I'm an N Scale modeler but I recently moved from the Central US to the East Coast. The house I am living in now is not really condusive to a layout like the one my friend and I had when I lived in Kansas. I would have room for a Z Scale layout though and I think that would be a lot of fun. Of course I am into the American roads and I know a lot of Z Scale folks are into the European or other International Railroads. If I could find (the money first) American E Units, F Units, GP-7's and that sort of thing I would really be interested in that. I think Z Scale would be fun but I have not seen much of it other than some Micro Trains stuff at the train store where I used to live. ------------------ Ship It On The FRISCO!
Don't worry, be happy! Or try to do so, never give up, if you want to get it, if you know what you want! Means: there is a lot in z-scale, only it depends on the material you like and could financially afford! - I'm in z-scale for about 13 years, and after that time, I find, there is much. Actually on the market it is maybe not so heavy in choice. Then comes brass! Want to know about my stuff, see my homepage at: http://www.geocities.com/kilroy1313/index.html Don't give up Z-Scale is tough! KILROY [This message has been edited by Kilroy (edited 30 March 2000).]
There is a US Z scale magazine called Z-Track. All about Z and nothing else. You can find their web site on my links page at www.tinytrain.com. ------------------
The link on that last message will not work because I typeed a period after it. Good puncutation, but bad for linking. try this one; www.tinytrain.com ------------------
Thanks gentlemen. Good to get the Z Scale Forum active. Eric, I have visited that site and it is a good one. By the way, if you make an error in your post, just click on the icon above your own message that will allow you to edit it. Then you can go back and fix any problems such as typing errors. I made an error myself and had to edit. It is the 3rd icon from the left at the top of your message. ------------------ Ship It On The FRISCO! [This message has been edited by E-8 (edited 30 March 2000).]
For you new Zed heads looking for US prototype models and structures for your layouts go to:http:www.micronart.com to see some nice Z scale structures. For US downtown buildings and Victorian houses, go to Micro Structures (there's a button link at the bottom of the Micron Art home page to take you there) for some great kits as well. I just had to say something. Happy Z scaling guys. Z scale will rule the world one day!
Hey all, I just bought my first Z scale engine today! I bought a Micro-Trains Santa Fe Blue Bonnet F7A. My wife and I model in N scale, but she would love to do a coffee table layout under glass. I saw the Santa Fe, F unit in the rare blue bonnet scheme and I had to have it. I told my wife that I would buy the track and cars at the Galesburg Railroad Days. This little engine looks great! For the size, I think they look very realistic, can't wait to get a monster (2'x4') layout built! I also saw an add in Model Railroader for a GP38 in Z, it looked really nice, and I hope to find it. Z looks like great fun. Jim
BNSF7173, that sounds great. I would like to get into that myself. I'll have to wait until all of that is available in Frisco first though ------------------ Ship It On The FRISCO!
Hello BNSF7173: Good choice! Found something in my bookmarks concerning that GP38/just have a look: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Thomas_Habrik/z/rogue This should be bra$$ build by ROGUE. You'll find more by browsing through the Z-SCALE WEBRING. - That "coffee table layout under glass" is also one of my dreams. - But go slowly with that "monster (2'x4') layout", it's not "that easy", to have Z-Scale run reliably >>Start small!<< (Kilroy's advice!) and then go for a bigger layout, then, it should bring a lot of fun [and keep it under cover from dust!!] - KILROY ! [This message has been edited by Kilroy (edited 09 April 2000).] [This message has been edited by Kilroy (edited 09 April 2000).]
Oops, I left out a couple of slashes on the website addresss, should read: http://www.micronart.com Enjoy! --Rey
Rogue folded last year due to serious illness of it's principal designer. This was covered in an article in Ztrack magazine. The GP38s do show up on Ebay from time to time. ------------------
