October 19, 2002 This is a longer than usual e-mail for this forum. This write-up and a PDF file are also posted on the Z_scale web site in a folder titled...
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Dieter_Mac_Nolte@...
Oct 20, 2002 8:04 pm
Dear Björn, yes, it is possible to show trucks or buses, i.e. larger vehicles (no cars), moving around on the roads of your layout. I saw this on two layouts...
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jmac_han
Oct 20, 2002 9:55 pm
Hi Gang, Just got word that Terry Sutfin has reserved space for his award-winning Poor Valley and Debt City (PCDC) layout at next year's National Train Show. ...
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David George
dlgeorgesr
Oct 20, 2002 10:25 pm
Great! We are now a crowd,herd,flock,gaggle,passle,parade(?) of Z. David G. jmac_han <jmac_han@...> wrote:Hi Gang, Just got word that Terry Sutfin has...
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zoooctan
Oct 21, 2002 12:52 am
Hello everyone. I have quite a steep slope on my layout and am involved in some major re-construction - which is quite fun and challenging - as I am quite new...
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Greg Elmassian
trainssd
Oct 21, 2002 1:04 am
The MicroTrains F units seem to pull really well, heavy and powerful... and you can just keep putting more in line! Greg ... From: zoooctan...
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sutfin
tjsutfin
Oct 21, 2002 2:06 am
David, Thanks for the recognition (not sure what part of that list I'm included in, but hey, we're having fun!). Looking forward to getting together again with...
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David George
dlgeorgesr
Oct 21, 2002 5:26 am
Terry , When and where do I show up with my "crated" G~B&CC modules ? I'm ready ,willing,and able to hit the international road to carry the banner of ,, ,,Z...
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David George
dlgeorgesr
Oct 21, 2002 5:28 am
The Marklin answer might be the A-B-A Union Pacific loco package. David G. Greg Elmassian <greg@...> wrote:The MicroTrains F units seem to pull...
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David George
dlgeorgesr
Oct 21, 2002 5:36 am
Terry(again), I also plan to re-create my original mountain mod in a much less weighty rendition. This was my first big attempt at a mod layout and I produced...
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Greg Elmassian
trainssd
Oct 21, 2002 6:32 am
Is it not true that only 2 of the three locos are powered in this case? I have had both F units, in my opinion, there is no comparison between the Marklin and...
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John Engbers
xyzabc33063
Oct 21, 2002 12:35 pm
the german croocodle is the most powerful Marklin engine(Electric) . Regards, John E ... From: zoooctan To: z_scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 20,...
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zbendtrack@...
bill_in_houston
Oct 21, 2002 12:45 pm
Greg, and Dave: You are both correct. Dave is correct in suggesting the Marlin UP A-B-A as a source of greater "pull power." Its like double heading two...
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Xavier GEILLON
x863108
Oct 21, 2002 12:48 pm
I would say the same: it is the machine that pull the most cars on my layout. Regards. XG...
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bollisee
Oct 21, 2002 2:00 pm
Many have said the german crocodile Class 194 is the most powerfull Maerklin engine. It is true, because, the sides are partly made of metal, which results in...
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zoooctan
Oct 21, 2002 3:12 pm
Many, many thanks to everyone for all the help. I will definitely work on my layout gradient, and ESPECIALLY keep an eye out for tungsten. Thanks so much. I...
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jmac_han
Oct 21, 2002 5:05 pm
Ambassador Nolte, proud builder and operator of the Red Rock Canyon, Texas layout, has reported a very successful show held recently in Leipzig, Germany....
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kimvellore
Oct 21, 2002 7:52 pm
My 2C on pulling power: As mentioned earlier the pulling power depends on the weight of the loco. and the Number of powered DRIVING wheels. For Steams it is ...
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z_scale@yahoogroups.com
Oct 21, 2002 7:55 pm
The following z_scale poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Of the following Frequently Asked Questions heard from visitors to Z ...
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Dieter_Mac_Nolte@...
Oct 21, 2002 11:10 pm
I like to throw in the suggestion, to increase the adhesion of the loco by using adhesion wheels. In Germany several manufacturers (Joerger, Schmidt/Hameln ...
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zbendtrack@...
bill_in_houston
Oct 22, 2002 12:03 am
... Question: On Marklin steamers, only the first and last driver wheels actually touch the track, with the rest of the wheels held off the track by design....
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de Champeaux Dominique
ddechamp71
Oct 22, 2002 12:41 am
... to throw in the suggestion, to increase the ... Dieter, I agree with you, but don't you think that if we add rubber traction tires on the loco's wheels, ...
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Glenn and Sandy Stiska
littlesheep3
Oct 22, 2002 1:14 am
We have some Z things for sale. To see our list, please go to: http://www.z-world.com/bin/fs.cgi?list=stiska Thanks. Glenn and Sandy Stiska Largo, Florida...
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ted_lamar@...
tedlamar
Oct 22, 2002 1:43 am
Hi Dominique... Long time no hear :) Dieter mentioned that the wheels in question were already "wiperless" so they are not contributing to pickup anyway.... ...
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Helmut Paule
hpaule1pe
Oct 22, 2002 1:50 am
Hallo "Z" Enthusiasts, Lok-Engineers, Dieter, Bill, Here are my 5 Cents on the Subject ! If a Steamer is reworked for Traction tires, the Tender is also...
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Jeremy Brandon
jeremypbrandon
Oct 22, 2002 8:03 am
... changed ... The web page describing the Joerger system is: http://www.system-joerger.de/Downloads/joerger_unterflurantrieb.pdf It is in German, but the...
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bollisee
Oct 22, 2002 10:39 am
As in reality, any engine with more than 2 axles in a bogie runs into trouble. Maerklin solved it by lifting up the middle axle(s). If you open up a bogie, you...
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n_vanbeest
Oct 22, 2002 2:09 pm
Hi fellow Z modellers I have added my Z home page to the member homepage links. Check it out if you feel like it. If you do, please give me some feedback on ...
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Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han
Oct 22, 2002 6:40 pm
Hi Gang, The votes are in and you have selected 6 questions as being the most asked. Thanks for your participation. The questions and answers will be...
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M. Gottschalch
trainpain2000
Oct 22, 2002 6:54 pm
... Not quite. the area also comes into play. For example bigger brake disks means quicker stopping. Remember riding down a hill in a wagon and using your feet...
