Hi Garth, Thanks for the response to my question, but I'm not sure I understand what you mean by the "back to back on the Marklin wheel sets." Let me also give...
Hi Andy; The "back to back" measurement of a wheel set is the distance between the back fo the two wheels located on teh same axle. THis distance has to be...
Andy, What Garth was describing is a wheel gauge problem. A lot of marklin stock has problems going through MT turnouts. The wheel gauge on Marklin is slightly...
Hi, We've just posted our new "Grassinator" static grass applicator article up at Ztrains.com. We've set the article as a step-by-step build for beginners, as...
I believe the CROR is based on the older, American "Uniform Code of Operating Rules", or UCOR. I recall seeing the numerous whistle signals described in John...
Did you check Marklin car's axle gauge with a MTL gauge? Dom ... _____________________________________________________________________________ Ne gardez plus...
Excellent ideas, Karin! Okay, then, please go to the Z section: http://www.modeltrainwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page_ref_id=160 And add BYOZ and any other...
Have just finished picking an amazing amount of dust and lint from the trucks of an MTL F7 with tweezers, very similar to the GP35 truck dust bunnies...
My 8871 ICE set runs fine, but no lights. I took the bulbs out and they work just fine. The light set consists of one clear and one red bulb connected...
Hi Garth and Dan, Thanks for the advice and additional explanations. You guys were right on with your diagnosis. Now all I have to do is set up some kind of ...
hello andy, i like your layout. if you want any info or pictures (as available) from the area, drop me a line. it's always good to see modelers focusing in...
Hello Alex, ... here's a picture of one version of this tool: http://www.1zu220-modelle.de/20_1.htm the start page is here: http://www.1zu220-modelle.de -- ...
... Glad to write the article Loren and I hope to see a few of these get built, it really makes a difference... especially in close up camera shots. John ...
Hi Alex; Here is a link to the Micro Trains site and a picture of the part. <http://www.micro-trains.com/tools_height_gauge.php> IF there is no link then copy...
Andy, Welcome to our Z World. Colorado is one of my interests also. Take a look at my web site for a few pictures of the "Royal George Gorge" on the "Golden ~...
The January/February 2008 (volume 14#1) issue of Ztrack Magazine is now available! In this issue, you will find the following articles: Miller's Cascade...
Gayle and I had great time showing 4 lay outs in Z scale. 2 were small # 3 was 2x3 ft. largest was 2x4 ft. they want us to return in fall nov.2 2008.was...
Hi Dave, Thanks for the kind words and offer. I chose the Royal Gorge area because of the railroad war. It gave me an excuse to run Santa Fe and D&GRW trains...
Hi I'm new to this group and looking to get a question answered I have heard that there are manufactures out there that make engine kit to cunvet marklin...
Hi John, Great article on the static grass applicator and it looks a doddle to build. I just need to find a UK supplier of the low voltage negative ion ...
Hi Johnny Z Thek sell a kit to convet a marklin engine into a sw-1 switcher here is alink to his site http://www.zthek.com/ and Pennzee Make s a kit to convert...
You can also use the NMRA Nn3 gauge. This stainless steel sheet has 2 fine pins for gaurd rails or just inside the rails or wheel flanges. For the life of...
Over at Fast Tracks is a wonderful video with 3D cad animation that explains how turnouts operate, and what measurements are critical for smooth operation....
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