I have been speaking to Jeremy and he has already posted me a unit to install in my briefcase layout. If I promise not to mention cars ( sorry, a certain other...
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jmac_han
Nov 1, 2002 12:27 pm
Certainly, Chris. We' d love to have you do an article. Jeremy and I have already discussed it so I'll just send you his ideas and you can take it from...
11399
downtowndeco
Nov 1, 2002 4:47 pm
We are building a new shopping so we will be moving soon. That means I'm cleaning up and throwing stuff out. I still have one of the "Old Brownstones" built up...
11400
Roger Shimada
rogershimada
Nov 2, 2002 3:11 am
The Casey Jones loco is a wonderfully detailed piece of work. Mine seems to have a problem: the cow catcher is too low. It may be scraping against the track....
11401
Jeremy Brandon
jeremypbrandon
Nov 2, 2002 10:53 am
... control ... way ... When we are talking about powering a layout just from a 9 volt block battery, there seem to be three possibilities: (1) use a 50 ohm...
11402
Jeremy Brandon
jeremypbrandon
Nov 2, 2002 10:57 am
These links!!! Try this: http://tinyurl.com/2dzc Sorry. Jeremy....
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Reynard Wellman
peekaboomoe
Nov 2, 2002 3:02 pm
Hello Roger, The only thing to do is to either file some of the material off the bottom of the cattle catcher and then touch it up with Badger-Engine Black or ...
11404
m383350@...
bre510zx
Nov 2, 2002 5:39 pm
Unfortunately I have to sell all my Z gauge stuff. Marklin set 81465 Sante Fe set (like new in box, has different gondola & box cars) I never used it. Bought...
11405
Gto66777@...
Nov 2, 2002 6:27 pm
Do u have any pictures of all this? Dave [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Cliff Travis
allcamera
Nov 2, 2002 8:18 pm
Hi, I need advice on laying flex track. Are there any tricks to getting smooth curves?----- to get a good transition from a flextrack curve to straight...
11407
jmac_han
Nov 2, 2002 10:14 pm
Yeah, Cliff, the trick is to NOT start your curve immediately at the end of a piece of Marklin straight track. Start your flex this length of straight from...
11408
m383350@...
bre510zx
Nov 2, 2002 11:18 pm
In a message dated 11/2/02 1:34:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Gto66777@... ... Dave, I have a digital camera, so I can try to take some pic's. Most...
11409
zbendtrack@...
bill_in_houston
Nov 3, 2002 12:32 am
... First, thanks to Jeffrey for saying the nice things about one of my uploads to the group files. The method still works well for most folks' hands. Cliff,...
11410
Chris Sheldrake
danedrive
Nov 3, 2002 10:56 am
I have now received and installed the first version of Jeremy's electronic pulse speed controller and can report that I am very pleased with it. This is the...
11411
Chris Sheldrake
danedrive
Nov 3, 2002 11:11 am
Cliff, Sometimes it is necessary or desirable to cut track in position on the layout. For example when laying a length of flexible track round a curve which...
11413
David George
dlgeorgesr
Nov 3, 2002 3:24 pm
When I lay track in curve transition areas, I like to solder one end of the flex track section to the straight section first so I have a more manageable unit...
11414
David George
dlgeorgesr
Nov 3, 2002 3:31 pm
I purchased a Maerklin Fun Set and think it is the neatest package. I plan to display the -see through- plastic briefcase set on my layout at train shows.I...
11417
Cliff Travis
allcamera
Nov 3, 2002 4:38 pm
Hi, I have several of the Blue Marklin Power packs and would like to get info on what other types of power packs are available for "Z" which might offer more...
11418
Cliff Travis
allcamera
Nov 3, 2002 4:40 pm
Hi, I believe that I read in one of the messages That the Speed control for the 9 volt battery marklin powerepack offers excellent low speed control. Is it...
11419
John Cubbin
uptoolateny
Nov 3, 2002 5:42 pm
Hi Cliff, I find that a great alternative to the Marklin packs have been the MRC 1300 packs, although the rated output is higher than the Marklin... you'd have...
11420
Jeremy Brandon
jeremypbrandon
Nov 3, 2002 6:03 pm
... control for ... provided ... uncontrolled ... Hi Cliff. I wrote here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/z_scale/message/11401 that I recommend the Joerger Fun...
11422
rohirrim98236
Nov 3, 2002 6:51 pm
Moderator – Thank you for helping to bring the focus of this group back to Z scale trains. I appreciate some members will have additional interests which...
11423
Reynard Wellman
peekaboomoe
Nov 3, 2002 6:59 pm
Hello John, Good ideas on both counts. However, I would not want extra power readily available when locos start to sputter and stall --it's too tempting to...
11424
rohirrim98236
Nov 3, 2002 7:04 pm
Just read another Daily Digest in which the Moderator asked for comments regarding off-topic messages to be sent to him directly. Didn't see that until after...
11425
rfryg1
Nov 3, 2002 8:18 pm
Are you looking for Z rolling stock or accessories? Please check Ron's latest list of Z for sale at http://www.z-world.com/bin/fs.cgi?list=rygielski I have...
11426
John Cubbin
uptoolateny
Nov 3, 2002 10:00 pm
Hi Reynard, After a quick search regarding the Heisler Shay you mentioned, I came across some really fascinating loco shots. I wonder if something like this...
11427
mike chenoweth
skoot140
Nov 4, 2002 12:04 am
John, RLW is coming out with one of these in white metal to fit over a Z MT F-7 patterned after my masters. Unfortunately it's in Nn3, but the concept is the...
11428
jmac_han
Nov 4, 2002 12:33 am
Hi Gang, I have a question for my fellow portable layout and module owners who have participated in a public train show with their creations. The following...
11429
zthek
Nov 4, 2002 12:58 am
Ladies and Gentlemen ! A little bit of spice for your European style layout. Here is the link: http://www.lthek.com/zthek40.htm More coming soon... Lajos...
11430
wrstone2001
Nov 4, 2002 1:53 am
I am confused regarding the King Ludwig items available in Z scale. I'd appreciate any help. I am familiar with (in fact, have just purchased) the Marklin...
