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Bill,
Here's Robin's response. Send Robin's to me since I'm sending her some
MTL items in a week or so.
Loren

Hi group,

If you received an email from me as a reply to "its-all-downhill",
please excuse me. I hit the wrong button again.

Bill H.
El Toro, CA

It is great that you are going for a more prototypical height with the 040
rail. But beware when using hand laid track: we have experienced severe
warping of the rails during temperature extremes (especially direct sun,
like when transporting, set ups, back yard work). With the rails anchored
every 1"/2.5cm and only glued wood ties inserted between, the rail goes out
of gauge permanently if there is enough thermal expansion (a few MINUTES in
the sun has killed one module). Flex track and common sectional has enough
gaps and also 'slop' in the bonding of the rail to the ties/sleepers to let
it give a bit more but hey, it sure will look better with 0-40 !

Jeff
SF Bay Area Z-modules
(showtime this weekend :)

Tom:

Well I have finally decided to build a ZBend module

Welcome to the world of Z-Bend Track...

Anyway the reason why I post is want to lay my own track out of 40thou
rail on soldered PCB sleepers and wonder if this is acceptable within
the standards?

The "standard" does not prohibit hand laid track. But not all modeler's have
the same skills or quality control. So the "manual" simply says:

Hand-laid track can be used if the owner’s skill permits and
the owner can demonstrate to others that the track gauge
and flange clearances are correct prior to public displays.

Hope this answers the question.

Bill K.
Houston


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Hello to you all,

Well I have finally decided to build a ZBend module, after much
investigation, and have a track plan and a design for my board. I am
going to get some timber this weekend if I am not snowed in, as there
are forcasts of it here in the UK and the whole country seems to grind
to a halt at the first signs of bad weather! :)

Anyway the reason why I post is want to lay my own track out of 40thou
rail on soldered PCB sleepers and wonder if this is acceptable within
the standards? I will obviously have the interconnects the same
Maerklin track extenders, but what about the bit in the middle has
anyone else laid there own track.

Looking forward to hearing suggestions etc

Regards
Tom

Hi Bill,

Everyone, including me is so glad to hear you are back in the saddle again..
.(where else but Texas could you say that)?

Gee whiz Bill, if you were lonely and wanted attention, you didn't need to
go through all that.........I'd have been glad to come over and go to Wendy
s with you for a burger. All you had to do was pick up the phone and call
me. I never have anything to do anyway....... <wink>

Seriously, you have been through a lot lately and now that the storm season
is almost over, maybe you can relax a bit and enjoy life again.

Of course I know you must be a mile and a half behind in your order filling.
I had sent you an email asking for a power harness, but if you are swamped,
go ahead and put me on the back burner. I've hooked up my end module
harness and I am very impressed with your work. You sure give a great deal
to us folks and I thank you for allowing me to not have to go through all
that wiring myself. I'll leave it to the experts.....you!!

Once again, so glad to hear you are causing mayhem again along with the rest
of us. We need all the mayhem makers we can get!!

Best to you Bill,

Loren

I will selectively add some sky boards to my layout . Has anyone done this to ZBend mods ?
If so,,,what material did you use,,how high are they and most importantly,,,what method did you use ,or suggest to use, for attaching them to the mods ?

Cordially,
Mister Dave

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 collection because I am modeling the 1880-1890s
and these items don't fit my new layout era.

Something for everyone!

Enjoy.

John

Hi,

I addmittedly don't know you all, but Bil K. and family, I can accomidate ya'll here, Sue kids and all. I'd be a tight fit, but safe, secure, and stable, and lots of Z. You're welcome in CT, you can buy the food and cook, I have a feeling that's all that would make ya'll feel at home, my kitchen is your's. Sue can feel free to correct me that ya'll is 2 words, not one here, but Bill, you can still have a safe place for yourself and your family. I actually tried to call you tonight out of concern, seriously, but couldn't get through.

Michael Hilliard
39 Old Huckleberry Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
ph. 203-762-2476

Dave Hjortnaes <dlhort1955@...> wrote:
Dear Bill, Jerry, Chad, and others:

It is nice and dry up here in Wisconsin. Grab your trains and head on
up. Maybe we can put on a train show to raise funds for the next
hurricane to hit Texas. I can take at least 4 of you.

Dave H.




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Dear Bill, Jerry, Chad, and others:

It is nice and dry up here in Wisconsin. Grab your trains and head on
up. Maybe we can put on a train show to raise funds for the next
hurricane to hit Texas. I can take at least 4 of you.

Dave H.

I have FOR SALE a Digital Block Control System from Signal Research -

I did not want to modify my locos for DCC and researched several other options and found
the Signal Research RoadMaster System to be a perfect match. Very easy to set up and
operate up to 99 locos at once.

I am no longer modeling or running trains as my family has grown and my train room
cleared out. I therefore have for sale my like new RoadMaster System.

If you are interested please review the Signal Research web site at
www.signalresearch.com/ . I have also created a personal website with FAQ's on how to
set up for the layout I had (This site is
also linked from Signal Research's site.) and
Layout1/originalklwzscaa.html . Here is a link to a movie of three trains running at once
on the RM system:

I will sell for 70% of the new asking price than what Signal Research is selling them for
today (much below what I purchased it for) + shipping via UPS insured and tracked (~$30
do to weight and pakcing materials needed).

Roadmaster Train Controller with Deluxe High Visibility LCD Display, 8-Block System with
Power supply - RTC-D

Block Expansion Module, Adds 8 Additional Blocks - BEM

For a total of 16 blocks

Main controller will include the wood box I have mounted the controller in (review the
photos on my site to see the box and photos of they system). There is room on the panel
to add your switches or just a schematic of your layout.

In addition you can purchase the signal module (from SR) and install two/three way
working signals on your layout that will automatically change condition based on the block
your trains are in.

If you have questions please email me at (remove spaces): k l w e b b @ p o b o x . c o m

If you purchase I will help you program the system based on your layout.

keith

Hi Richard,

He is already indoctrinated. I have no idea how your reply ended up
in Z Bend (as opposed to NYZMetromail aka Tri-State Z Scalers) but i
just happened to check the messages!

I am a bit tired, but Gavin smiled at the site of the new GP35 with
PRR logos...

Best,

Michael
--- In Z-Bend_Track@..., <richardeinhorn@m...> wrote:

{TIC}

You must be tired daddy, assuming that your little one WILL decide

on Z. :)

I really think we should allow our children to choose for

themselves.

It is up to us to educate them and then at the right age, 18 or 21,

they

should decide for themselves!
Now don't get upset if he becomes a N scaler, or maybe N & Z, HOn30

is

becoming the new thing.
Maybe he will just brush off Z altogether, then what will you do?

We must undeniably love our children, no matter what scale they

decide on.

And you have NO idea what tired really is, wait until he wants to

put that

decoder in that Z scale engine (with no room).
Or the day he says.. Lets convert the entire basement or garage

into a

'model railroad empire',
Then you will learn what tired really is!

You are also required to memorize every episode of 'Thomas the Tank

Engine

and Friends'.
They have some great stories! Rev Awdry may have been ahead of his

time.

Finally there are nursery stories where someone doesn't fall down

and break

into a million pieces
Or some lady has so many children she doesn't know what to do, and

now we

know why we are afraid of spiders...

Richie Einhorn 'DOTS' Protecting Children's Rights to 'Decide On

Train

Scales' Organization

www.TheTrainShow.com Producer/Director Watch us ONLINE

anytime! 'All

Aboard' RFD-TV Satellite, Coast-to-Coast

"Honorary Member" Long Island Live Steamers

Richard Einhorn


-----Original Message-----
From: nyzmetromail@...

[mailto:nyzmetromail@...] On

Behalf Of miked_r
Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 10:34 PM
To: nyzmetromail@...
Subject: [nyzmetromail] Newest Z Scaler born...

Caren gave birth Thursday at 2:14PM to a healthy baby boy, 8 lbs. 8

oz., 20

inches (no idea
where the height comes from ;-)

Mother and son are doing well and come out of hospital Monday.

Ciao for now,

Tired daddy.

The ID color chart in the files section shows a "grayed" area. Are
those the colors that are not claimed? Also, someone mentioned using
a paint pen to color the pin. What kind of a pen and where is it
purchased?

Thanks, Robin

I concur. But for Southern CA I still like the Queen Mary.
Ed Scullin


--- Thomas Welsch <rvn20012000@...> wrote:

Loren Wins !!!!

Personally, I think we need to have the convention right here in

Talent,

Oregon in MTL's parking lot. Now that raises possibilities doesn't

it?

Loren

Personally, I think we need to have the convention right here in Talent, Oregon in MTL's parking lot. Now that raises possibilities doesn't it?
Loren

I think the NTS is in Anaheim in 2008? Anyone in southern CA want to start working on it?

Randy Smidt

Edward Scullin <sculline@...> wrote:
This thread raises a posibility. What about a three day convention on a cruise ship? If not a a
real one what about one on the Queen Mary in Long Beach CA next time the NTS is in LA.
Ed Scullin


--- Dave Hjortnaes <dlhort1955@...> wrote:

I proposed that we have a World Z-Bend Track Convention in some

neutral

place...maybe on the beach in Tahiti? <smile>

Please welcome the new members and new countries.

Bill Kronenberger
Houston

Dear Bill:

That's a great idea. What a perfect place to hold a convention.
Randy - if they do not have trains, and I am sure they do not, just
buses, then we will all bring our own.

I can see the Headlines - Trains descend upon calm peaceful Pacific
Island of Tahiti. Diesel fumes, coal smoke, and hot steam invade
the idyllic islands of Tahiti, Bora Bora, and Moorea. I can't wait
to go, and I have always wanted to go there. Is there a convention
hotel lined up yet? My wife is finally willing to go to a train
convention. 2007????

dave h.

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This thread raises a posibility. What about a three day convention on a cruise ship? If not a a
real one what about one on the Queen Mary in Long Beach CA next time the NTS is in LA.
Ed Scullin


--- Dave Hjortnaes <dlhort1955@...> wrote:

I proposed that we have a World Z-Bend Track Convention in some

neutral

place...maybe on the beach in Tahiti? <smile>

Please welcome the new members and new countries.

Bill Kronenberger
Houston

Dear Bill:

That's a great idea. What a perfect place to hold a convention.
Randy - if they do not have trains, and I am sure they do not, just
buses, then we will all bring our own.

I can see the Headlines - Trains descend upon calm peaceful Pacific
Island of Tahiti. Diesel fumes, coal smoke, and hot steam invade
the idyllic islands of Tahiti, Bora Bora, and Moorea. I can't wait
to go, and I have always wanted to go there. Is there a convention
hotel lined up yet? My wife is finally willing to go to a train
convention. 2007????

dave h.

Wow Bill, That's great news!

I can't afford to go to a convention in Tahiti (do they even have trains there?), but if anyone from overseas wants to come to the NTS2006 in Philadelphia (with or without modules) please let me know.

I know in years past we have had guests from Germany, Switzerland, Norway and Canada.

Randy Smidt
Springfield, VA, USA
Z Module display coordinator for NTS2006
ps- I'm still looking for volunteers if anyone wants to help on the organizational side of things.

zbendtrack@... wrote:
All:

Please take note that Z-Bend Track is proliferating to other countries
outside the USA.

We have several new members who joined this list and have indicated that they
(or group of modelers in some cases) are starting Z-Bend Track layouts
(and/or group modules) in:

Switzerland
Italy
New Zealand
Brazil
Australia
Germany (the ZBT manual is available in the German language now)
Canada

I proposed that we have a World Z-Bend Track Convention in some neutral
place...maybe on the beach in Tahiti? <smile>

Please welcome the new members and new countries.

Bill Kronenberger
Houston






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