I'd delighted you have found this group of Z scaler's who want to enjoy model railroading at home, and promote Z scale by sharing the hobby in public shows. No...
2
zbendtrack@...
Jul 28, 2001 2:13 pm
Rob: Here's a topic I tried to carefully note at the various modules at the NTS - module legs. (A) Dallas uses 2x2 lumber legs that just friction fit in slots...
3
Robert Allbritton
robert@...
Jul 28, 2001 3:45 pm
Bill, Oh BOY can I ever tell you about legs! (Easy there cowboy, I'm talkin' about module legs - not the more attractive kind - check the ...
4
Jim Milne
Winterhawk-44@...
Jul 28, 2001 3:56 pm
Thanks Rob for the information and link to this group. I am sure that I will end up building a module or 2 or 3 before I settle down with a fixed layout. As a...
5
zbendtrack@...
Jul 28, 2001 4:50 pm
... Welcome to the list. As you can see from the posts, we are already discussing module legs. After the 8592 expandable track solved the connection of...
6
zbendtrack@...
Jul 28, 2001 4:59 pm
Rob: < In short, I'm still looking for a better solution. I may try your fold down legs next. With a little modification (adjustable carriage bolts in the...
7
Winterhawk
Winterhawk-44@...
Jul 28, 2001 5:48 pm
Bill, Thanks for the welcome, I will now try to play catch up ;-) I did receive a copy of Z-Mod (blue book) 1st edition by Billy Roden. Is this the 'standard'...
8
Jim Milne
Winterhawk-44@...
Jul 28, 2001 6:40 pm
Bill, I might suggest that you forward a copy of your response to the z- scale list regarding the use of the 8592 in module setup to this list message base. I...
9
zbendtrack@...
Jul 28, 2001 6:58 pm
... No, Z-Mod and Z-Bend Track are two different mature standards which are compatible via a "transition" module. They were developed about the same time, but...
10
zbendtrack@...
Jul 28, 2001 7:09 pm
... Actually, my only response was to the Z_Scale list, from where the question originated. But you are correct, it has a real value to this list as well. It...
11
Z-Bend_Track@yahoogro...
Jul 30, 2001 2:33 am
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Z-Bend_Track group: Each of you has joined this small list for a different reason. Some, just for ...
12
bjkronen@...
Jul 31, 2001 3:37 am
Thank you for your interest in this group which focuses on modular layouts. While I hope Z-Bend Track appeals to you, questions are not limited to just that...
13
bjkronen@...
Jul 31, 2001 3:50 am
Rob: (new folks: see the 1st couple of emails in "messages" to get caught up this discussion topic in progress.) I thought those module legs of yours were very...
14
trknapp@...
Jul 31, 2001 2:45 pm
I am new to this eGroup; my primary modeling media is Nn3 using Marklin Z mechanisms. I am converting my layout over to DCC, and, being a technical...
15
Robert Allbritton
robert@...
Jul 31, 2001 3:45 pm
Tom, I'm the DCC guy. Yes, we had 40 feet of DCC modules at NTS. The inner loop was DCC 100% of the time, the outer loop was mixed DCC and Analog (we would ...
16
John Jabour
jjabour@...
Jul 31, 2001 4:10 pm
Tom I think this is off topic for this list but I'm not sure. I'm not the guy at the NTS but I run DCC on my Z layout. There is a FAQ on the z_scale list that...
17
Jim Milne
Winterhawk-44@...
Jul 31, 2001 6:20 pm
Thanks Rob and John for your insight on the DCC applications. I believe that it has laid some ground work for one of Bill's up and coming topics to be covered...
18
Robert Allbritton
robert@...
Jul 31, 2001 6:45 pm
Hello Folks, I just wanted to let everyone know that I formed yet another Z scale mailing list: Z_Scale_DCC. There have been quite a few questions recently...
19
Robert Allbritton
robert@...
Jul 31, 2001 9:11 pm
Bill, I *think* I may know the hinges that you are talking about, but I'm not positive. Are they sort of triangle shaped? I'm not sure I would go with them for...
20
Z-Bend_Track@yahoogro...
Aug 3, 2001 7:19 am
The following Z-Bend_Track poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Each of you has joined this small list for a different reason....
21
bjkronen@...
Aug 3, 2001 1:30 pm
Thanks to you all. Now we have some idea of the group's "hot" buttons for discussions. Do not hesitate to ask any question on any topic, regardless of this...
22
bjkronen@...
Aug 4, 2001 2:20 am
Hi all: Seems the hottest "hot topic" was "how to create a scene on a module. I loaded up the CAD drawings from several module builders into the files section...
23
bjkronen@...
Aug 4, 2001 2:44 am
Hi All: Some years ago, on the N scale list, a fellow posted some observations about mistakes he saw first time layout builders make. I saved his viewpoint,...
24
bjkronen@...
Aug 5, 2001 2:38 am
Attention K-Mart Shoppers (a uniquely US phrase): If you are looking for power packs to run Z trains on modules, I'll point out some bargains on eBay. If you...
25
Robert Allbritton
robert@...
Aug 8, 2001 12:50 pm
Howdy list! Over the next few days, I hope you get a lot of Email on this list. Why? Because I'm going to build a small module and keep you guys up to date on ...
26
bjkronen@...
Aug 8, 2001 1:03 pm
... proof ... Sounds like a much better place to put trains. There is no experience like going into the train room, only to discover the trains aren't the...
27
ztrack@...
Aug 8, 2001 2:17 pm
Rob, It sounds like just an excuse to expand the layout a little more! Sure, one more module you say. Next thing you know that garage is being expanded, ...
28
Robert Allbritton
robert@...
Aug 8, 2001 3:16 pm
Rob, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah....<grin> On the other hand, the rough drawing of the module is now done. Check it out in the files section of the Z-Bend_Track group...
29
Robert Allbritton
robert@...
Aug 8, 2001 11:21 pm
This has been a busy day! After my last Email, the clothes dryer repair man came by to fix the appliance. It had developed a nasty condition of shorting out...
30
jcubbin@...
Aug 9, 2001 6:16 am
Hi Rob, While not a modular builder (yet), great report and photos, Nice to have these instant progress reports! John...
