Welcome to Z_Scale, the English language forum for 1/220 model train enthusiasts from around the world. This list was founded and maintained 1999-2004 by international Z Scale Ambassador Jeffrey MacHan. Our thanks to Jeffrey for all he has done for the worldwide Z Scale community.
Z_Scale exists to nurture the development of a sense of community among Z scale modelers, to promote 1:220 model railroading, to encourage the free exchange of information and to enhance the Z scale model railroading experience.
Share ideas, tips, techniques, pictures, comment on products and make suggestions to manufacturers, announce events, new products, help each other and make civil, courteous and constructive observations on the Z model railroading world.
David (Smith) Looking at your blog, unless you have already solved the problem, it sounds as though the LED ballast resistor is an order of magnitude to small,
... These are the Bombardier passenger cars. AZL has been offering these for Z scale since about 2003. They are great sets! Currently AZL offers the following:
... I've had no problems with long stock (including 26 metre european coaches) and Märklin turnouts providing the turnouts are properly laid (ie flat and not