Marklin does make one type of articulated passenger vehicle in the form of a two-coach railcar. So far, they've released two versions: 88870 SVT04 of the DB ...
A poll is closing after one month and I think it served its intended use just fine. Perhaps other polls could be closed after a certain saturation point has...
Recently, there has been many postings regarding software and z scale. Does this software eliminate the use of decoders? Somebody out there in z land educate...
i thought the z repaints album was one individual's showcase ... i didn't realize it was meant for everyone to use. i posted the photo of my rio grande repaint...
How come we haven't seen a new release of the Gunderson Well car in a couple of months since the SP, was it a sales related issue? Why not go back and do...
Hi I am after a reasonably inexpensive dealer - probably European - who sells marklin's new chemically darkened freight wheels ? Can anyone suggest a good...
Hi folks, I just bought a AZL U.P. SD40-2 and ordered 2 U.P. GP35's. Now I need a 4 pack of U.P. hoppers by Penzee. Anybody wanting to sell some email me off...
Does anyone know if Vintage Reproductions is still in business? They are the makers of various surface snow products, recommended as the best available by Rand...
Hello All, I just wanted to lay out an offer for some more of my covered hoppers which I now have 3 bays available as well as 4 bays. Prices for either will be...
Notice that all the high cube 53' containers are resting in Gunderson's while the regular height containers are in Thrall's! Tim Refering back to previously...
Hi gang!. YES!!! you heard right my Z devotees!. I and many others as well have been EAGERLY awaiting a Canadian National GP35 locomotive unit from Micro...
Several months ago I scratch built several styrene containers. One 45' corrugated, one 48' corrugated, one 53' corrugated, and one 53' smooth. The 45' looked...
Kevin, try cracking the gear cover on the bottom loose (not all the way) a turn or two, and try to move the leading and trailing trucks, and see if the drivers...
FYI for everyone I just got off the phone with Digitrax tech support. I inquired as to what type of LED would they recomend to install with the DZ143 or DZ123...
Just ordered my UP GP 35 from Greenfield News and Hobby in Greenfield, Wi. Their prices are very good and they have all the new track starter sets and extra...
Hi everyone, I was hoping somebody could point me in the right direction. I recently received a Marklin, B&O F7 AB unit. To my dismay, the coupler pin and part...
Hello again, Gee, it seems like my somewhat longer version of my present email has not been posted for some reason... Well here it is again. For those...
Hi I brought a Marklin Mikado engine used, and it doesn't work. It seem to be jammed. The front and back tailing wheels won't move from side to side freely,...
All, The thinning out and the sale has begun of most of my Z scale collection on that un-mentionable web site under Z scale > Marklin. I am thinning out my...
I still only see my phots in the new folder Glen made last week. Come on, guys. Post your GP35 repaints (and F7s too) into the folder so we can keep track and...
John and other Pufferbellies, I too am working on a very early RR layout. Western style. Keep us posted on your progress. I'll show you mine if I can see...
Well I finally did it. I started my layout by completing the benchwork last night of the future New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, Western Branch,...
I strongly recommend and enthusiastically suggest you read the two-part John McPhee article "Coal Train" beginning in the current (October 3, 2005) issue of ...
The black finish on the MT PRR's didn't show the great details, so I decided to give them some weathering, then I added some faded red noses and finally added...
I've completed the artwork for a colorful collection of EMD SW-1 diesel switchers, and prepared to take orders for the ready to run models. Also, I've created...
Hi gang, Can anyone tell me how the roadbed of the new MTL track compares to the IBL cork roadbed in thickness and width? What I'm wondering is if I can do a ...
Anyone have any ideas or speculation as to why there are 4 small ball bearings contacting the rails under the new MTL track? There are also holes in the...
Hi All Just a note to inform you that I created a new page on my website. Z Scale #3 deals with buildings with character or a story to tell. Some you might...
