Hi Rob, While not a modular builder (yet), great report and photos, Nice to have these instant progress reports! John...
jcubbin@...
Aug 9, 2001 6:16 am
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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...
Robert Allbritton
robert@...
Aug 8, 2001 11:21 pm
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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...
Robert Allbritton
robert@...
Aug 8, 2001 3:16 pm
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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, ...
ztrack@...
Aug 8, 2001 2:17 pm
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... 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...
bjkronen@...
Aug 8, 2001 1:03 pm
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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 ...
Robert Allbritton
robert@...
Aug 8, 2001 12:50 pm
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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...
bjkronen@...
Aug 5, 2001 2:38 am
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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,...
bjkronen@...
Aug 4, 2001 2:44 am
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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...
bjkronen@...
Aug 4, 2001 2:20 am
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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...
bjkronen@...
Aug 3, 2001 1:30 pm
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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....
Z-Bend_Track@yahoogro...
Aug 3, 2001 7:19 am
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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...
Robert Allbritton
robert@...
Jul 31, 2001 9:11 pm
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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...
Robert Allbritton
robert@...
Jul 31, 2001 6:45 pm
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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...
Jim Milne
Winterhawk-44@...
Jul 31, 2001 6:20 pm
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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...
John Jabour
jjabour@...
Jul 31, 2001 4:10 pm
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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 ...
Robert Allbritton
robert@...
Jul 31, 2001 3:45 pm
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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...
trknapp@...
Jul 31, 2001 2:45 pm
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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...
bjkronen@...
Jul 31, 2001 3:50 am
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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...
bjkronen@...
Jul 31, 2001 3:37 am
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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 ...
Z-Bend_Track@yahoogro...
Jul 30, 2001 2:33 am
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... 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...
zbendtrack@...
Jul 28, 2001 7:09 pm
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... 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...
zbendtrack@...
Jul 28, 2001 6:58 pm
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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...
Jim Milne
Winterhawk-44@...
Jul 28, 2001 6:40 pm
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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'...
Winterhawk
Winterhawk-44@...
Jul 28, 2001 5:48 pm
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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...
zbendtrack@...
Jul 28, 2001 4:59 pm
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... 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...
zbendtrack@...
Jul 28, 2001 4:50 pm
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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...
Jim Milne
Winterhawk-44@...
Jul 28, 2001 3:56 pm
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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 ...
Robert Allbritton
robert@...
Jul 28, 2001 3:45 pm
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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...
zbendtrack@...
Jul 28, 2001 2:13 pm
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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...