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Re: Z Scale: Micro-Trains: Husky Stack
Correction--Thatz Timothy Buehring - I think it' Hobo Tim--
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web sight is correct. Fred ----- Original Message -----
From: Aaron Poscovsky<mailto:aposcovsky@...> To: Z-Bend_Track@...<mailto:Z-Bend_Track@...> Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 9:42 AM Subject: [Z-Bend_Track] Z Scale: Micro-Trains: Husky Stack Is there anyone offering Decal Set for MTL Husky Stack containers. Aaron SPONSORED LINKS G scale train<> Ho scale model train<> Model train n scale<> G scale model train<> Ho scale trains<> N scale trains<> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS a.. Visit your group "Z-Bend_Track<>" on the web. b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Z-Bend_Track-unsubscribe@...<mailto:Z-Bend_Track-unsubscribe@...?subject=Unsubscribe> c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service<>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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Re: Z Scale: Micro-Trains: Husky Stack
Aaron,
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Sgt Tim, of TNT makes great decals at resonable price. tdb@...<mailto:tdb@...> Best, Fred ----- Original Message -----
From: Aaron Poscovsky<mailto:aposcovsky@...> To: Z-Bend_Track@...<mailto:Z-Bend_Track@...> Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 9:42 AM Subject: [Z-Bend_Track] Z Scale: Micro-Trains: Husky Stack Is there anyone offering Decal Set for MTL Husky Stack containers. Aaron SPONSORED LINKS G scale train<> Ho scale model train<> Model train n scale<> G scale model train<> Ho scale trains<> N scale trains<> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS a.. Visit your group "Z-Bend_Track<>" on the web. b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Z-Bend_Track-unsubscribe@...<mailto:Z-Bend_Track-unsubscribe@...?subject=Unsubscribe> c. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service<>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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Micro-Trains Video NOW ONLINE from Springfield, Mass
Richard Einhorn
We have finished a ONLINE VIDEO segment that features Eric Smith, President
of Micro-Trains Lines. This one is exclusively targeted to the Z scale community and was videotaped at the train show in Springfield Massachusetts. Eric shows us the Santa Fe Geep, NEW Depressed Flat Car with Double Stacks & the prototype Z scale switch that will be released this summer 2006. Eric was very kind to give us this exclusive presentation for our web video and tv show. Thank You very much Eric, and a special thanks to Mike Hilliard and his NY Metro Z Club, for their efforts in sharing the hobby they love so much. You must have a DSL, Cable or High Speed Connection. On this page are some stills and links to the video (so you don't have to hunt around!) <> Z Ya! -richie |
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Re: Micro-Trains Z Gauge Switch, Turnout or Points
SJ-BAZ man
I don't see the Z turnout (and you don't even have an MT icon, only the text
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link at the bottom). Jeff -----Original Message-----
From: Z-Bend_Track@... [mailto:Z-Bend_Track@...]On Behalf Of Richard Einhorn Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 7:18 PM To: nyzmetromail@...; z_scale@...; Z-Bend_Track@... Subject: [Z-Bend_Track] Micro-Trains Z Gauge Switch, Turnout or Points I have posted a photo on our website's front page of the Micro-Trains Switch. Feel free to copy it and post it to any of the Yahoo Albums. -richie www.TheTrainShow.com SPONSORED LINKS G scale train Ho scale model train Model train n scale G scale model train Ho scale trains N scale trains ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS a.. Visit your group "Z-Bend_Track" on the web. b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Z-Bend_Track-unsubscribe@... c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- |
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Re: would this work?
Howard Shute
A figure of eight plan would require either an over-and-under crossing or a 90 degree crossing which has been designed by Peter Wright and works very well. Using Marklin 145 mm radius curved track yields a diameter of about 12 inches and length of about 28 inches so your plan is marginal.
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From: Aaron Poscovsky To: Z-Bend_Track@... Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:03 AM Subject: [Z-Bend_Track] would this work? I have a sheet 30" x 20" and was thinking about a firgure 8 for this sheet. Can this be done? SPONSORED LINKS G scale train Ho scale model train Model train n scale G scale model train Ho scale trains N scale trains ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS a.. Visit your group "Z-Bend_Track" on the web. b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Z-Bend_Track-unsubscribe@... c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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Re: would this work?
AJ:
I have a sheet 30" x 20" and was thinking about a figure 8 for thisIf you idea is for a flat and level figure 8, you'll have to work with Peter Wright () to get a crossover made up for you. Other than that, it can be done with off-the-shelf products. Bill K. Houston |
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Nn3 module standards use Z-Bend Track concepts
Hi All:
The new webpage for Nn3 standards () gives some passing credit to the Z-Bend Track standard for the interface between modules. I was at that National Train Show in 2001 in St. Louis. It was the first year that Z-Bend Track was shown at an NTS. As I recall, after fooling around all morning with cut pieces of track, the Nn3 folks took note of how easy it was for the Z-Bend Track modules to interconnect. Within minutes, every piece of 8592 expandable track the vendors had brought with them was sold out and in-place on the Nn3 layout. <grin> That's OK. We stole back a lot of visual images of what "good" track layouts look like from their display. Do note their "requirement" for a short piece of Marklin snap track at the actual interface. Its a "recommended practice" with Z-Bend Track, not a "requirement." * Its easier to replace a 1" piece of damaged track, than a long piece of flex track (if damage occurs) * Marklin snap track seems to be built a lot stronger than Peco or MTL when it comes to physical impact and stresses (every tieplate grips the rail and doesn't allow the rail to slip) * Some folks just plain have trouble cutting rails the same length...which causes one rail to stick out a silly millimeter longer than the other...that problem goes away with snap track which is precut. The last issue is a non-issue, provided you remove the first and last tie/sleeper on the 8592 track section, which allows all four rails to move independently. Regards, Bill K. Houston - - - - text from the Nn3 website - - - - Track on NVNTRAK Nn3 modules Track begins 55mm from the edge of modules with a piece of Z-Scale Marklin 8503 (55mm piece) track at the end of all track within the body of the module. When modules are clamped together the gap allows a piece of Marklin 8592 (100-120mm flex piece) track to easily slip into place, making a smooth connection between pieces of Marklin track. Peco Z-scale flex-track is used within the module between the Marklin 8503 pieces at either end of the module. We adopted this use of Marklin 8503 track after seeing the advantages of having the Marklin piece in position to receive connecting track on Mike Chenowith.s Nn3 oNeTRAK modules at the St. Louis NMRA meet in 2001, and Steve Zutter.s discovery of the Marklin 8592 connector based on conversations with Z-modular groups at the same convention. |
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Re: Z-Bend Track Modules - Painted track and Track Cleaning
SJ-BAZ man
I only use the 70% alcohol even though I have 90 and 100% available to me,
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unless it is unpainted. Many in our group use Rail Zip ( the pink stuff) which says you have to wipe it off the tracks after cleaning ! We use lint-free wipes or a push stick. I STRONGLY discourage sand paper, even 800 grit (normally used wet for polishing glass, available in most paint and hardware stores and is black). It simply takes too much rail off, slowly lowering your track. One may notice that Marklin's steam engines are barely, and I mean 1000th's of an inch off the top of the turnouts. And that is DEFINITELY what you'll take off EACH time you sand. Simply look at a rail joint where it likely will be dirtier, especially after weeks or months of not running or, after a club or show run. Put your sand paper on a FLAT piece of stock and slide it a few times over the joint area (like /- 3") and look carefully how you slowly reach cleaning the "dip" in the joint area will only take a few stokes or dozen strokes. To get there, you had to take off the surrounding rail surface ! Stick to light AND SAFE chemicals !!! DO NOT EVER USE GASOLINE OR ETHYL / METHYL ALCOHOL as it is too flammable, especially the alcohols which you cannot see burning ! Jeff SJ Bay Area Z the "BAZ BoyZ" -----Original Message-----
From: Z-Bend_Track@... [mailto:Z-Bend_Track@...]On Behalf Of zbendtrack@... Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 10:38 AM To: Z-Bend_Track@... Subject: [Z-Bend_Track] Z-Bend Track Modules - Painted track and Track Cleaning Hi All: It hasn't gone unnoticed that a LOT of Z-Bend Track folks are starting to paint their track and ties/sleepers. And it REALLY looks good. However, it does bring up an issue when it comes to track cleaning. In the past, with only your own home layout to consider, any satisfactory solution that removed the oxides and oils off the track...but didn't remove the paint on the rail...was a great solution. But what about at shows? Rails can be painted with a wide, wide range of paints, both water and solvent based. What affects will your favorite cleaner have on someone else's unknown paint on the rails? It sure would be a sad feeling to see your "perfect" solution strip the paint off someone else's rails. This summer at the National Train Show, I noted a number of "favorite" cleaners in folk's toolboxes. If search the Rec.Models.Railroad newgroup, you'll find "hits" on the following "favorite cleaners" folks out there use: Bright Boy (abrasive rubber cleaner) Sandpaper Razor blades (as a scraper) Alcohol 70% Alcohol 90% Lighter Fluid Charcoal lighter fluid Automotive degreasers (various kinds) Goo Gone Goof Off Balsa wood sticks White pine sticks Various brands of "track cleaners" sold in model shops Gasoline (yes, gasoline) Lacquer thinner and Acetone (now that's frightening, those will even dissolve ties) Some of the "favorite" products I saw at the NTS were clearly marked on the container: "removes paint." It didn't go unnoticed that the owners of the products also had modules without painted track. So for them, it probably would be a perfectly acceptable cleaner. Now, I'm not about to recommend you change the combinations or chemical you use at home on your own layout or modules. If it works, and you like it, please continue to use it. But I will suggest you consider 70% alcohol on a lint-free cotton rag (or coffee filters) for shows, even if you don't prefer it at home. In the many years on this list (and my 40 years in the hobby) I've not heard of any interaction between 70% alcohol and anyone's painted rails. Interesting enough, 90% alcohol is commonly used as a paint stripper, so I'd not recommend that concentration. Alternative suggestions are encouraged for posting. Regards, Bill K. Houston SPONSORED LINKS G scale train Ho scale model train Model train n scale G scale model train Ho scale trains N scale trains ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS a.. Visit your group "Z-Bend_Track" on the web. b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Z-Bend_Track-unsubscribe@... c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- |
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Z-Bend Track Modules - Painted track and Track Cleaning
Hi All:
It hasn't gone unnoticed that a LOT of Z-Bend Track folks are starting to paint their track and ties/sleepers. And it REALLY looks good. However, it does bring up an issue when it comes to track cleaning. In the past, with only your own home layout to consider, any satisfactory solution that removed the oxides and oils off the track...but didn't remove the paint on the rail...was a great solution. But what about at shows? Rails can be painted with a wide, wide range of paints, both water and solvent based. What affects will your favorite cleaner have on someone else's unknown paint on the rails? It sure would be a sad feeling to see your "perfect" solution strip the paint off someone else's rails. This summer at the National Train Show, I noted a number of "favorite" cleaners in folk's toolboxes. If search the Rec.Models.Railroad newgroup, you'll find "hits" on the following "favorite cleaners" folks out there use: Bright Boy (abrasive rubber cleaner) Sandpaper Razor blades (as a scraper) Alcohol 70% Alcohol 90% Lighter Fluid Charcoal lighter fluid Automotive degreasers (various kinds) Goo Gone Goof Off Balsa wood sticks White pine sticks Various brands of "track cleaners" sold in model shops Gasoline (yes, gasoline) Lacquer thinner and Acetone (now that's frightening, those will even dissolve ties) Some of the "favorite" products I saw at the NTS were clearly marked on the container: "removes paint." It didn't go unnoticed that the owners of the products also had modules without painted track. So for them, it probably would be a perfectly acceptable cleaner. Now, I'm not about to recommend you change the combinations or chemical you use at home on your own layout or modules. If it works, and you like it, please continue to use it. But I will suggest you consider 70% alcohol on a lint-free cotton rag (or coffee filters) for shows, even if you don't prefer it at home. In the many years on this list (and my 40 years in the hobby) I've not heard of any interaction between 70% alcohol and anyone's painted rails. Interesting enough, 90% alcohol is commonly used as a paint stripper, so I'd not recommend that concentration. Alternative suggestions are encouraged for posting. Regards, Bill K. Houston |
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Re: [Z_Scale] Marklin Expansion Track
Don:
Great questions. Some of the solutions we use down South are: 1 what is the proper way to grab the track or ties when I want toWe use curved needle nose pliers to gently pull the expansion track rails out of the rail joiner (which stays with the stationary track). Pull one rail out at time. If you have removed the first and last tie/sleeper from the expansion track then all four rails will move independently (very high recommended). 2 What do you do or how do you do any ballasting in the area of bothThe cork under the expansion track should be 1/16" lower than the cork under the fixed track. You can sand down the cork, or use cork of a different thickness for the 2 and 1/8" setback. The expansion track will not bow up if you do this. The expansion track should NEVER be lifted up vertically for any reason while its connected to fixed track. That could deform the rail joiners and/or the expansion track itself. Or even put stress on the fixed track. Always keep the insertion/removal forces horizontal. Only lift the expansion track after all four rails are free. This 1/16" lowered area includes any ballast you may have on the cork. Here's some thoughts that may help: * Use a fine mesh sifter to get just some fine "ballast dust" from the ballast you use on the fixed track. Paint a thin coating of white glue on the lowered cork (where the expansion track goes) and dust the glue with the "ballast dust." No one is likely to notice the absence of ballast between the ties if the roadbed is the identical color and texture to the ballasted track next to it. * If you are good artist, just mix up a batch of paint that matches your ballast color and paint the cork where the expansion track goes. Again, the color match completes the illusion. 3 How many ties back do you keep loose [i.e. not affixed to theNone. There should be just enough "free rail" to get the rail joiner on, and the first tie/sleeper should be glued down just like all the rest of the ties/sleepers on the fixed track. Suggestion: If you are concerned about track damage to the very end of your fixed track (that CAN happen at setups) then make the last inch of your fixed track out of a short one inch piece of Marklin snap track. Its tie plates grip the track more firmly than flex track (of any brand) and take abuse better. If it gets damaged, just replace the last inch of track, not a whole stick of flex track that's glued down and hard to work with. 4 Do you do anything to the rail connectors to make the connectionsRail joiners by: Peco, Atlas (code 55) and Micro Engineering (code 55). The insulated rail joiners by these folks are MUCH cheaper than those from Marklin as well as being much stronger and easier to work with. Once you ballast your track, all rail joiners (insulated or not) tend to disappear. And make a tool make for installing rail joiners. See the Z_Bend_Track Yahoo group for the who-to-make-one PDF file. Does any of this help? Bill K. Houston |
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Re: Peco rail ...definitely at Walthers
Walthers has a hobby shop in the front of the huge warehouse, and they
will be more than happy to assist you. Their number is 414-461-1050. Talk to Chris or Jerry and tell them Dave the pharmacist told you to call. You won't get a deal, but you will get great service. They always have PECO joiners in stock when I go, and they even broke down a box of PECO flex track because I only wanted one piece to compare it to Microtrains. Microtrains flex is still the best for cigar box layouts- it flex's better on real tight curves. Another member of our group states that the Atlas code 55 track joiners are better than PECO's. I think this is under N scale track, but I could look it up for you if need be. I have a package, but have not tried it yet. Dave H. |
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Re: Peco rail joiners
Robin
I get my Peco track from the Hobby Smith in Portland, Oregon. Web
address is www.hobbysmith.com Thanks, Robin --- In Z-Bend_Track@..., "Gary Hoffman" <ghoffman@u...> wrote: local hobby shops are woefully inadequate and I can't find an Internet source with confirmedstock.
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Frappr maps and Z-Bend Track followers
Hi all:
Google offers a map service which enables folks to put a "push pin" in a world map showing where you live. One of those fun things in life. You might be surprised how close you live to other Z-Bend Track modelers. No personal information is required or requested. No spam will result. If you have a favorite photo, you can add that, too. Chick here: Happy New Year, Bill K. Houston |
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