I'm seriously setting out and glueing down my layout. On a 2% curving grade, which of these would be better or does it make any difference - from an operation...
I believe the continuous single curve would allow the train sets to pull loads easier. The curves and straight might have more visual appeal however. ? is ,,do...
I would suggest the continuously curved arrangement BUT not at the same radius throughout (let the radius vary a little - quite easy with flexi-track, in fact...
Hello, I'm familiar with the Marklin but not the MT F-7's. Could those of you who own them please give a review of their quality and performance. It looks...
Hi all, Check out latest MR Magazine - July_ page 21. AZL has a line drawing of the gnieu F59phi's Neat double-decker passenger cars too. Hey Wobert, where's...
The Mi-Jack Translift Crane is near completion. Lacks ladders, catwalk and handrails. Oh, and a nice paint job. Soon, real soon it will be ready. I've...
Hi Fred, Now you all know why AZL decided to go public on the F59Phi when they did: the ad was coming out in MR! Picture should be on the Ztrack site soon. Ask...
... Some basics about the F7's (which can be found in the group's archives over the years, too): Marklin: approx. .7 ounce MTL: approx. 2.8 ounce Marklin:...
... Don't forget that on ALL curves, one wheel will roll, the other wheel will slide. Same with 1:1 trains. In your calculations, be sure to add about a half...
... Not so. The 1:1 trains have (not exactly, but close to) tapered profile. The reason, to avoid slippage in the turns. The inner wheel rolls on the smaller...
Fred, We posted a photo of the preproduction F59PHI on the Ztrack site tonight. Check out: www.ztrack.com. Enjoy! Rob Kluz Ztrack Magazine Ltd. 6142 Northcliff...
I think the Marklin F7 is basically designed to fit on a Euro chassis. Might be the 8839. So the trucks are too long, the fuel tank too short, and the bogie...
This should get REALLY COMPLEX when you add super-elevation into the equation. Doubt my li' ol' Z-scale will get that far that adding super-el will make any...
I couldn't find anything on Ztrack about what's under the shell. Is it public yet? ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try...
Have you considered the Joerger System . It has the advantages of a Marklin coupler and the advantages of magnetic uncoupling. If you are using US prototupe...
I have to be in Paris, France, for a meeting next week, and I may have just part of one day when I have some free time. Are there any Z-related stores worth...
Hello Rob, which reserved item(s) (AZL) did you send in the past months? I can send another one from the list to: Judit Ladanyi Szentesi ut 27 Oroshaza 5900 ...
... No idea about Marklin's F7 performance, but about MT F7: -shell detailing not matching present era hobby's standard (horns, handrails beeing in the same...
... I Ross, myself I'm used to go to TRANSMONDIA, 48 rue de Douai, 75009 Paris, tel: 33-1-42-81-22-89. This store is dedicated to N and Z scale, and they have...
... have ... Hi Ross, There are two "mini-club centers". They are not very far away from eachother. Les Cheminots 51, rue de Douai 75009 Paris Au Pullman 70...
The Microtrains F7 is from the original molds by Nelson Gray. He sold them to Microtrains. I beleive that the Gunderson stack cars and the longer gondola's...
Zeds, With the advent of modern 60' flatcars, ideal for long Trailer-On- Flatcar (TOFC) consists, the need for modern 53' trailers (and some tractors at the...
I'm putting my complete set of Kadee/Micro-Trains items up for sale. The lot consists of all Great Nortern, Spokane,Portland & Seattle and Northern Pacific...
... The F59PHIs are powered by a Mabuchi can motor. It will have flywheels, directional lighting and comes DCC ready. The couplers are a hook type that can be ...
... Hi Rob, are you able to say if this loco has the same speed than previous AZL stuff at a given output (ie, are these locos able to be MU with other AZL...
... Hi Rob, are you able to say if this loco has the same speed than previous AZL stuff at a given output (ie, are these locos able to be MU with other AZL...
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