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Probably the first one home. Who knows? And a great time was had by
all! What a wonderful group of people! We must really keep in touch.
I think we made an impression on the NMRA people. Another from this
group said that usually the NMRA doesn't like Z scale. Now they (the
NMRA) are pleading to have more Z scale! With the modules and the
separate layouts, Z scale was well represented. Other scale modelers
were also impressed with all the Z.
I'm just happy to contribute and be a part of this great group!

I have made some changes to my website and would like some opinions on
it. I have added background images and a Railroad Photo Library for
people to share their personal railroad photos or layout photos.
Please take a look at it and leave a note in the Questbook. Please
don't be rude, everyone can read the questbook. If there is something
you need to tell me please email me, don't put it in the questbook.

I also made some changes in the Z scale area. I changed the product
descriptions, I got a few complaints that they were confusing. Also
the 3-N-1 Tool now has a standard Center to Center Spacing of
1" instead of 1 1/4". I made some changes to the checkout to make
it easy to configure the Center to Center Spacing's at checkout.

I did the same thing for the N Scale 3-N-1 Tool except it still has
a standard 1 1/4" CTC Spacing.


New Website Address: www.rodneysrailroadtools.com

Email: admin@...

Thanks,

Rodney

Hi Everyone

I am glad to annouce the new addition to the Z-Bend Track Wiring
Harnesses. The design work and manufacturing is done and we have the
power supply wiring harnesses just like Bill had designed. We are
offering them in kit form and as assembled harnesses. All the
soldering was done by professionals and the wire is color coded and
matched to the module harness kits. We are offering 4 different types.

Inner and Outer Track Power Harness
Outer Track Power Harness
Inner Track Power Harness
&
Accessory Power Harness

Check them out and see pictures on our website at:


then just go to the Z-Bend Track Wiring Harness link
or go to:



Kevin
Hobby Crafts N More
www.hobbycraftsnmore.com
hobbycraftsnmore@...

Z Scale tools are now available from
Rodney's Railroad Tools!

I have only four at this time,
more will be available
as I design them.

3-N-1 Tool
Adjustable Curved/Straight Track Parallel Tool
7" Flex Track Straight Alignment Gauge
Turnout/Track Alignment Tool

www.geocities.com/rodneydlux/rodney.html
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Lajos had made these pdf files for you guys to play with.

Samples for using Lajos cut out paper modules on the two different
sized scale grids. Some of you with CAD knowledge can use a cad
program. Others can use magnets on steel sheets. Shlubs like me use
paper cut outs and a lot of cuss words.

Look at these two pdf files for inspiration:

1. plan28x40 Trial set up of modules for 28x40 ft space.

2. plan30x30 Trial set up of modules for 30x30 ft space.

For the pdf files go to:



For the cut outs go here:

Anaheim 08 puzzle

4 pdf files that Lajos has set up for any of you to arrange 2008
modules to fit in the two spaces available.

pdf files 1 and 2 are scale size module pieces that can be cut out and
arraigned on the two scale space grids.

The next two pdf files are scale grids for placing the cut out pieces
from the first 2 files.

go to:



The modules with * on the center are core modules. They are under
construction and we have not heard if they are nearing completion.

The modules with ** are also being updated or worked on.

The modules drawn connected are made to be used as a unit.

The end of the module with the short center line is the end that will
be connected to the next module.

Those of you who recognize their module please notify Lajos when each
one is completed and can be put into operation on July 18th.

Also if you know that your module will not be ready please let Lajos know.

I hope that all of this makes some sense to you.

Bill
El Toro, CA

Just want to let everyone know the is a Good Train meet this weekend in
Allentown Pa off I-78
Merchants Sqaure Mall
The Great Lehigh Valley Train meet
1901 S 12th st
Allentown Pa 18103

May 17th and 18th

Info www.lehighvalleytrainmeet.com

Hope to see you there
Kevin

Hi All
Titletown 2008 Train Show pictures are up on my website

The WIZ KidZ where there with their whole layout. Someone enter a
model contest with Z Scale.

Also GCLaser was showing off thier new Z Scale products and new
products that are not out yet, including a Silo for there barns along
with a new larger barn. Also they have a boat kit that the detail is
unreal but most intresting is there Kit which will bring them into
producing Rolling Stock. Yes there are coming out with a kit to make
a 40' Reefer box car.

just go to:

then click the Shows & Expos button at the top of the page and click
on the Titletown 2008 link

or

copy and paste this link:


20Galleries/Show%20&%20Expo%20Galleries/Train%20Show%
20Galleries/2008/Titletown%202008.htm



Kevin
Hobby Crafts N More

Hello to everyone, I just want to let everyone know that there is a
nice train meet coming up May 17th and 18th 2008 at Merchants sqaure
mall 1901 S 12th st Allentown Pa 18103. Info
www.lehighvalleytrainmeet.com . Usually has lots of items and good
deals. Hope to see you there. Redman

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Z-Bend_Track
group.

File : /Wiring & DB-25 Pin Numbering for Modules.doc
Uploaded by : hobbycraftsnmore <hobbycraftsnmore@...>
Description : Hobby Crafts N More 's Wiring color codes for DB-25 Pin Numbering for modules using the Z Bend Track Standards

You can access this file at the URL:


To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:


Regards,

hobbycraftsnmore <hobbycraftsnmore@...>

GREAT !

Mister Dave



Lajos Thek <olaj@...> wrote:
I just received an e-mail from Tom Draper, Chairman of the NTS 2008.
The copies of my thanks in the behalf of all of us, and Tom Draper's
confirmation e-mail are below. Now, we must be really ready to kick
a***s.

Lajos

Tom,

Thanks for the great news, it makes us even more motivated, than
ever before. We'll work hard to make sure, our Z-bend Track Module
displays become the flagships of our fast growing scale, and
generally, all of model railroading. Thanks again,

Sincerely
Lajos

Great news to hear! Now I've gotta make my reservations. ;-)

Randy

Lajos Thek <olaj@...> wrote:
I just received an e-mail from Tom Draper, Chairman of the NTS 2008.
The copies of my thanks in the behalf of all of us, and Tom Draper's
confirmation e-mail are below. Now, we must be really ready to kick
a***s.

Lajos

Tom,

Thanks for the great news, it makes us even more motivated, than
ever before. We'll work hard to make sure, our Z-bend Track Module
displays become the flagships of our fast growing scale, and
generally, all of model railroading. Thanks again,

Sincerely
Lajos

Hurray!

Now we just need to work on our 10' high flyover to connect the two areas...

I just received an e-mail from Tom Draper, Chairman of the NTS 2008.
The copies of my thanks in the behalf of all of us, and Tom Draper's
confirmation e-mail are below. Now, we must be really ready to kick
a***s.

Lajos


Tom,

Thanks for the great news, it makes us even more motivated, than
ever before. We'll work hard to make sure, our Z-bend Track Module
displays become the flagships of our fast growing scale, and
generally, all of model railroading. Thanks again,

Sincerely
Lajos

Hi All

New Z-Bend Track Wiring Harness Kits are available on my website, you
can see a picture of them and what comes in them on my website.

Just copy and paste the link below:





These Wiring Kits are based on the Z-Bend Standards created by Bill
Kronenberger and similar to the wiring kits he sold.The biggest
diffence is the colored wire which should make it easier to assemble
and track down any problems if they occur.


Main Module Wiring Kit

Hobby Crafts N More
#010 001 5000 5001


This kit is for the wiring harness of a through module that follows
the Z-Bend Standards. It has wiring for one module and has enough
wire to reach up to a 5 1/2 foot long module. It also has
instructions to assemble the harness and all the wire is color coded
to make it easy to follow.

Kit Includes:
2 Male DB-25 connectors
2 Female DB-25 connectors
4 DB-25 Hoods
2 12 pin Terminal Blocks
4 pieces of 3 feet 18 gauge Red Wire
4 pieces of 3 feet 18 gauge Red w/ White Stripe Wire
4 pieces of 3 feet 18 gauge Orange Wire
4 pieces of 3 feet 18 gauge Orange w/ White Stripe Wire
4 pieces of 3 feet 18 gauge Yellow Wire
4 pieces of 3 feet 18 gauge Yellow w/ White Stripe Wire
4 pieces of 3 feet 22 gauge Brown Wire
4 pieces of 3 feet 22 gauge Brown w/ White Stripe Wire
4 pieces of 3 feet 22 gauge Gray Wire
4 pieces of 3 feet 22 gauge Gray w/ White Stripe Wire
4 pieces of 3 feet 22 gauge Purple Wire
4 pieces of 3 feet 22 gauge Purple w/ White Stripe Wire
4 Plastic Clamps
4 Flat Head Phillips 10 x ? Screws
4 Round Head Slotted 2 X ? Screws
16 Tie Wraps

_____________________________________________________________________

End Module Wiring Kit

Hobby Crafts N More
#010 001 5000 5002


This kit is for the wiring harness of an End module that follows the
Z-Bend Standards. It has wiring for one end module wiring harness. It
also has instructions to assemble the harness and all the wire is
color coded to make it easy to follow.

Kit Includes:
1 Male DB-25 connectors
1 Female DB-25 connectors
2 DB-25 Hoods
1 12 pin Terminal Blocks
2 pieces of 3 feet 18 gauge Red Wire
2 pieces of 3 feet 18 gauge Red w/ White Stripe Wire
2 pieces of 3 feet 18 gauge Orange Wire
2 pieces of 3 feet 18 gauge Orange w/ White Stripe Wire
2 pieces of 3 feet 18 gauge Yellow Wire
2 pieces of 3 feet 18 gauge Yellow w/ White Stripe Wire
2 pieces of 3 feet 22 gauge Brown Wire
2 pieces of 3 feet 22 gauge Brown w/ White Stripe Wire
2 pieces of 3 feet 22 gauge Gray Wire
2 pieces of 3 feet 22 gauge Gray w/ White Stripe Wire
2 pieces of 3 feet 22 gauge Purple Wire
2 pieces of 3 feet 22 gauge Purple w/ White Stripe Wire
2 Plastic Clamps
2 Flat Head Phillips 10 x ? Screws
2 Round Head Slotted 2 X ? Screws
8 Tie Wraps





Kevin
Hobby Crafts N More

Hi All
Cedarburg Model Railroad Show 2008 pictures are up on my website
and there was a Z Scale Club there with a new module.

just go to:

then click the Shows & Expos button at the top of the page and click
on the Cedarburg Model Railroad Show 2008 link

or

copy and paste this link:


20Galleries/Show%20&%20Expo%20Galleries/Train%20Show%
20Galleries/2008/Cedarburg%20Model%20Railroad%20Show%202008.htm



Kevin
Hobby Crafts N More

Hi Group,

I have a couple of "Extra" items to sell, from a collection I
purchased recently. All items are new in the box unless otherwise
noted. Payment via Paypal accepted. Questions, please-mail me directly
kevinjameswalker(at)gmail.com (change the (at) to an @)

Micro-Trains GP35 Locomotive, Southern Pacific, Rd# 6323 (test run only)
Price: $139.00

Uncle Wil's Full Throttle, 51' cylindrical hopper, 2-packs:

Southern Pacific 2-pack (WDW 1009) $39.00 SOLD SOLD

Denver & Rio Grande Western 2-pack (WDW 1014, set #1) $39.00

Shipping for all is $8.00 in U.S.

Thanks for looking,

Kevin

Today, I received an email from one of our subscribers asking if he truly was
time to renew. He received an email that appeared to be from Ztrack stating
his subscription had expired.

Ztrack DOES NOT email subscribers when it is time to renew. You will receive
a letter, followed two months later by a yellow card.

If you have received just such as email, please forward it to me at:

ztrack@...

Do NOT respond to the email. It is likely asking you to email credit card
information or directing you to a fake website. The only two website domains
Ztrack uses are: ztrack.com and ztrackcenter.com

If you have any concern about correspondence that appears to be from Ztrack,
please contact us.

Rob Kluz

Ztrack Magazine Ltd.
6142 Northcliff Blvd.
Dublin, OH 43016
phone/fax: (614) 764-1703
www.ztrack.com
www.ztrackcenter.com



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I still have my original space which I had sent in registration for in Dec.07.
The "G ~ B & C C R.R. " welcomes all Z Heads in the area to bring their rolling stock and locos to run on any of the 8 tracks in operation during the show.
Its a big layout so come on down and join in the fun of running your trains !
Cordially,
Mister Dave
"Golden ~ Blackhawk ~ Central City R.R. "
Spring , Texas

FYI - I posted this to the Z_NTS yahoogroup, but am cross-posting here to try to spread a little better news.

OK, I have emailed and played phone tag with Tom Draper, the NTS Chairman, as well as Lajos. Looks like we can probably get two separate spaces (unfortunately, not very close together) of 30'x30' and 28'x40'. I told them we would take and work from there. Spoke with Lajos last night about redesigning the display(s). I also emphasized to the NTS folks that since about 2/3 of the display is somewhat local, you might be able to rapidly respond to any changes in the space (like if vendors cancel, which seems to happen at every show). Not ideal, but at least it's a foot in the door.

David George did send his application in separately (and very early, one of the first in) so his space is being counted separately from anything we get.

I know a few others are trying to work some other angles as well. I have found in years past that it is much more effective to emphasize how we can work with them and support them (even if they do make the registration process more convoluted than any other show I've ever been involved with) for the good of the hobby as a whole than to bring up the "Z get's no respect angle." Z scale has already proven itself previously at NTS and the NTS staff is generally more accepting of Z scale than other parts of NMRA. In other words, if you want to get ahead, you have to be diplomatic and play their game.

Welcome to the world of cat herding.

I'll update as we get more info.

I'll put this bug out there now as well. We should enter as many modules as possible into the module contest. The paperwork has to be turned in very early (almost as you walk in the door on Thursday since judging is on Friday morning). Just from photos I've seen, I think at least a half a dozen of the modules are contenders for winning top honors. I think you have to be an NMRA member to enter, so if you want to enter, but are not a member, consider joining before NTS. Change from within.

Keep the faith.

Randy



chrisrobinathome <robinchris@...> wrote:
Your gallant efforts to get Z-Bend Track to the show and to get Z
folks to participate have not gone unnoticed. Even by those of us
who are sitting on the sideline. But the sideliners are cheering you
on. Don't give up yet. Many RR clubs have probably overbooked
space, so some space may open up.

May I ask if any other Z clubs have applied for space seperately from
Z Track? Another thought is that some of the California Z clubs
recently had a good connection with the NMRA there. They, including
BAZ, gave a wonderful presentation about Z to the NMRA Regional
folks. Perhaps there is a personal contact with some of the NMRA
members there that can be helpful in a plea for assistance to include
Z-Bend Track at the convention. Can you imagine the disaster if N-
Track were missing? Same for Z at a time of growth for this scale
which can equate to a growth for the NMRA.

Hooray for our team!

Thanks,
Robin

Dave George was advised he STILL has space...although he was trying to
combine with the other Z groups, until this came up. ...don

--- In Z-Bend_Track@..., "chrisrobinathome"
<robinchris@...> wrote:

Your gallant efforts to get Z-Bend Track to the show and to get Z
folks to participate have not gone unnoticed. Even by those of us
who are sitting on the sideline. But the sideliners are cheering you
on. Don't give up yet. Many RR clubs have probably overbooked
space, so some space may open up.

May I ask if any other Z clubs have applied for space seperately from
Z Track? Another thought is that some of the California Z clubs
recently had a good connection with the NMRA there. They, including
BAZ, gave a wonderful presentation about Z to the NMRA Regional
folks. Perhaps there is a personal contact with some of the NMRA
members there that can be helpful in a plea for assistance to include
Z-Bend Track at the convention. Can you imagine the disaster if N-
Track were missing? Same for Z at a time of growth for this scale
which can equate to a growth for the NMRA.

Hooray for our team!

Thanks,
Robin



--- In Z-Bend_Track@..., "Lajos Thek" <olaj@> wrote:

I just got off the phone, and shaking. Our Z-Bend Track Module
Collective has no reserved space at the NTS 2008 in Anaheim. We
are on the top of the waiting list, but there is absolutely no
guarantee to get in. I feel, it's my fault. I've tried to collect
enough information to submit an honest reservation package, others
acted faster and reserved all the space available. Unfortunately
all the previous promises, even e-mails became "misunderstandings".
I don't have the power to do anything. Help, help and lots of help
needed.

Lajos