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With today being the last day of 2007, I thought I would share our plans and
thoughts for 2008. First, I would like to announce that two long running
columns will be ending. Jeffrey MacHan's Last Spike will end with the
January/February issue. This long running column has chronicled Jeffrey's VEC and travels.
Over 40 articles have appeared in Ztrack during the past 7 years. It has been
an amazing run.

John Bartolotto's Z Web Search column is also ending. At this time, it
appears the November/December 2007 column will be his last. John has been sharing
amazing Z scale-oriented web sites in every issue of Ztrack. John is moving on,
as is his column. Of course both will live on in our back issues!

We are sorry to lose these outstanding columns, but we are very grateful for
the work Jeffrey and John have done. Thank you to you both!

With one door closing, another opens. I feel there are areas of the Z scale
community and interests that we need to enhance our coverage on. The first area
is track plans. We have been trying to increase track plans in Ztrack, but
with little success. We are looking for track plans of Marklin track,
Micro-Trains track, flex track and even module configurations. Ztrack is also looking to
add a column for someone who can help us create track plans, associated art
and graphics as well as conceptual plans. If you are interested, please contact
us off-line.

The second area we would like to focus on is module clubs and modules. We
would like to see at least one article in every issue of Ztrack dedicated to
modules. This would include club news and a featured module of the issue. I think
modules are one of the most exciting aspects of Z today. I think it is
important we share the work of module builders with the Z community. The
November/December 2007 issue of Ztrack will feature Robert Ray's Time Saver Module. We
hope this article will be a kick off to regular module features.

The third area is increased coverage of European Z layouts. About 40% of our
readers are interested in European prototypes. We need to increase our
coverage of these areas. Finally, we are looking for more how-to and instructional
articles.

We see so much amazing work being done on the forums, that it is amazing. I
do hope and encourage those doing this work to submit articles to Ztrack. A
large portion of our readers do not follow the forums and we would love to share
your creations with our complete readership.

Ztrack is also working to increase our page count and content. Deane Shepard
is working extremely hard to bring in new advertisers, which will allow Ztrack
to grow and increase our content. This is not necessarily an easy task, but
Deane is already doing an exceptional job. Thank you Deane!

The last area I want to talk about is the web. John Cubbin has created two
outstanding websites for us. Ztrack.com is a beautiful site that promotes Ztrack
incredibly well. We are planning to increase content on the site. John has
visions of creating an HTML newsletter and we will be working on that in the new
year.

Ztrack Center is our new retail web site. Look for new products to appear in
2008. Ztrack is in the process of bringing in two new lines from Germany,
which will add almost 200 more products to the site. Thank you John for all of
your hard work and dedication!

Ztrack will continue to offer subscriber specials on AZL new releases and spec
ial imprint cars from FR. We are also looking to continue special car runs
with Micro-Trains.

As we move into 2008, it looks like another exciting year for Z scale. Ztrack
is growing and adapting as the scale grows. It is a wonderful time to be in
Z!

Happy New Year!
Rob Kluz

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

Distributor American Z Line



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Paul,

Yes, I am maintaining the bolster pin chart. Maroon and yellow is still open.
I have you reserved. I will need a check for $1,000 for processing and owning
this coveted space. An annual maintenance charge of $250.00 is also required.
Please make checks payable to cash. :)

I am planning on posting the chart. One goal is to include more module
information on Ztrack.com as well as the Z-Bend Track site.

On another note, I am officially retiring the Silver, Gold position. This was
Bill K's and I feel this color combination should always have his name
associated with it.

Rob



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

Distributor American Z Line



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As far as I know Rob Kluz is maintaining the list (and hopefully going to
post it online one of these days...HINT HINT ;)

A little thread necromancy as the topic was brought up at the GTE in
Anaheim this weekend. Is there an updated roster anywhere? I would
like to know if maroon and yellow is still open.

Paul
ZoCal

--- In Z-Bend_Track@..., ztrack@... wrote:

John,

The bolster pins are the two plastic pieces that hold the trucks of

a car

onto the body. The are rounded and smooth, so painting these is fast

and easy.

Using a paint pen can make the job much faster. Orange and maroon is

open so I

will put your name down for it.

Rob



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

Distributor American Z Line



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--- In Z-Bend_Track@..., DAVID GEORGE <dgeorge24619@...>
wrote:

Lajos,
my best to you for the big job you've taken on to coordinate the Z-

Bend modules for NTS-08.


Thank you, I'll do my best to make sure our preZentation will
be a shocking surpriZe for the skeptics.

I will be completing my registration for the "Golden ~ Blackhawk &

Central City" in a few days. Looking forward to seeing you there.


It's wonderful. The last time I saw your layout in person was at
the NTS in Fort Lauderdale. I can't wait to meet you again, and
see all the beautiful additions to your great layout.

Lajos

Lajos,
my best to you for the big job you've taken on to coordinate the Z-Bend modules for NTS-08.
I'm pleased to know there will be a "gazillion" fellow zscalers at this show.
I will be completing my registration for the "Golden ~ Blackhawk & Central City" in a few days.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Cordially,
Mister Dave

Lajos Thek <olaj@...> wrote: Yesterday I've received the reservation package for the NTS'08.
I'd like to return them as soon as possible, but to complete
all the necessary paperwork I must have lots of information.
Names of participants, detailed information of each modules
(to prepare a preliminary layout plan), power requirements
(location of power sources and total amperage), number of 6'
long tables and chairs requested. This message will show up
on many Z-scale forums to make sure every group and individual
module builder have the chance to read it, then respond as
quickly as possible. I'm sure some serious discussions are on
the way, suggestions, ideas, pros and cons are welcome. Please
direct all the name and layout informations to me at
olaj @ verizon.net (no spaces). I'm ready to work my tail off
for the success of our Z-Bend Modular display.

Lajos

Yesterday I've received the reservation package for the NTS'08.
I'd like to return them as soon as possible, but to complete
all the necessary paperwork I must have lots of information.
Names of participants, detailed information of each modules
(to prepare a preliminary layout plan), power requirements
(location of power sources and total amperage), number of 6'
long tables and chairs requested. This message will show up
on many Z-scale forums to make sure every group and individual
module builder have the chance to read it, then respond as
quickly as possible. I'm sure some serious discussions are on
the way, suggestions, ideas, pros and cons are welcome. Please
direct all the name and layout informations to me at
olaj @ verizon.net (no spaces). I'm ready to work my tail off
for the success of our Z-Bend Modular display.

Lajos

Hi All
I just put up pictures of the World's Greatest Hobby on Tour Show in
Chicago Illinois, that happened this past weekend.

just go to:

then click the Shows & Expos button at the top of the page and click
on the World's Greatest Hobby on Tour 2007 link

or

copy and paste this link:


20Galleries/Show%20&%20Expo%20Galleries/Train%20Show%
20Galleries/2007/Worlds%20Greatest%20Hobby%20on%20Tour%202007%20%
20Chicago%20Schaumburg%20Illinois.htm



Kevin
Hobby Crafts N More

Hi All
Trainfest pictures are finally up on my website

just go to:

then click the Shows & Expos button at the top of the page and click
on the Trainfest 2007 link

or

copy and paste this link:


20Galleries/Show%20&%20Expo%20Galleries/Train%20Show%
20Galleries/2007/Trainfest%202007.htm



Kevin
Hobby Crafts N More

Hi

I just put up iHobby Expo 2007 Pictures on my Website.

Just go to

and go to the green show and expo link at the top.

Also I'm having an iHobby Expo Sale

Kevin
Hobby Crafts N More

Hi Rob! Congrats on your new post as group owner!

So when will we see the new updated specs of wiring with panic button
DCC stop, and the new sound bus standard wiring? Also, is that 2
speakers per module or 1? :D

Thanks,
Robert Ray

Hi Kevin,



That has been a good question since Bill 's passng away. I just checked with
Yahoo! And it turns out that the new owner of the group is:



Me!



So, with that info, what can I do for ya?



Best,

-Rob



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From: Z-Bend_Track@... [mailto:Z-Bend_Track@...] On
Behalf Of hobbycraftsnmore
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 2:18 AM
To: Z-Bend_Track@...
Subject: [Z-Bend_Track] Question about Z Bend Track Website



Hi all

Does anyone know who is now in charge of the Z Bend Track Website. Can
I have a name , phone number and or Email

Kevin
Hobby Crafts N More

Hi all

Does anyone know who is now in charge of the Z Bend Track Website. Can
I have a name , phone number and or Email

Kevin
Hobby Crafts N More

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Trainboard Z scale forum (
) has the thread.
I'm traveling and don't have the details. Mine has slightly narrow wheels I
believe. The Loco is heavily overpainted while the Tender is very good.

Hello everyone

Some info first, then a question for you at the end.

I did a search in the archives on each of the words in the subject of
this e-mail but had no results relating to the 2006 Hallmark
Christmas ornament model of the Lionel O-scale model of the Union
Pacific's Veranda Gas Turbine locomotive and tender.

On some list or another I can remember reading about this ornament
and how it was very close to correct Z scale, being just a little bit
larger than Z, but looking pretty ok when sitting on the rails among
real Z models. As it comes, it's wheel flanges will just make it and
fit down between the rails of the track. In the past I did some
measuring and did the calculations as to the exact scale of this
ornament but can't recall the exact figures now, but I think it
worked out that a true Z model would be just about exactly 5 inches
long for just the loco (no tender) and the Hallmark ornament was 5
1/4 inches long, pretty close.

Also I have some pictures that I saved from somewhere on the net of
this loco and tender on some nicely ballasted track with some UP
diesels in the shots and it looks very respectable, even though the
handrails under the veranda are molded in relief and not free-
standing like they'd be on a true model railroad engine model.

I've done some tinkering around with these ornaments, a Micro Trains
GP-35, and a dial caliper and it looks to me like a real possibility
that the GP-35 could be kit bashed into being able to power these
Hallmark ornaments, much along the lines of how the N scale Con-Cor
Veranda Turbine and U-50 are laid out, with the first and last trucks
being the power units and the inner two trucks being just cosmetic
floaters. The truck side frames of the Veranda unit would be used on
the GP-35 truck mechanisms (the truck wheel bases are very close) and
the tender truck side frames would be retained as well, with either
new scratch-built bolsters and MT or Marklin wheel sets, or a lesser
favored option of the original side frames as an application on top
of a suitable wheelbase 4 or 6-wheel Z truck from something else.

I'll likely tear into one MT GP-35 just for my own curiosity and as a
challenge to myself as to weather I could pull off such a conversion,
but IF successful, would anyone have an interest in my making some of
these for sale? No idea right now of what the cost could be, but if
I get a process down, I could try and keep it reasonable while
earning some green to support my hobby.

With some of the rolling stock that is out there now from MT and
Pennzee and others, a Veranda Turbine typically followed by UP's pair
of GP-35s for additional power, and a long string of time-sensitive
fast-freight cargo like 40' steel mechanical 60s era reefers would
sure be an awesome site coursing down a long mainline run of Z-Bend
Track modules. That's the image that always pops into my head
anyway, when I think about this project. I hope I can bring it to
pass.

All opinions, thoughts, and comments are welcome.
Jim

Just got this in stock.
For this weenend May 12 to 14th
on sale at $24.95
DZ123M0 Z Scale Mobile Decoder for MicroTrains GP35 locos
website:


Thank you
Aaron Poscovsky
AJ Model Trains ( N scale)
zscalemodeltrains.com (z scale)

John,

The bolster pins are the two plastic pieces that hold the trucks of a car
onto the body. The are rounded and smooth, so painting these is fast and easy.
Using a paint pen can make the job much faster. Orange and maroon is open so I
will put your name down for it.

Rob



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

Distributor American Z Line



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Hi everyone

There a new photo contest on Z CENTRAL STATION sponsored by me Hobby
Crafts N More.

The Theme is WEATHERING so let see some of the dirty building,
engines, boxcars,etc.

The Prizes is the Timecast Airport Terminal, which is 6mm and is
close to Z Scale.


Z Scale = 1:220

&

6mm = 1:260

6mm scale buildings are intended for use with historical miniatures
games, and are compatible with ranges of miniature figures produced
by a number of different manufacturers - most of whom seem to have
different ideas about how tall the average person is!

In order to ensure maximum compatibility with the different figure
sizes, they have designed their buildings and accessories to an
average scale of 1:260.

In real life there are buildings that differ in size too. Codes
change from year to year changing ceiling heights. This causes
buildings to be different heights. In some cases there are large
buildings that have been added on to where the floors don't match up
from one end of the building to the other.


If you want to see pictures and a compaerison of the differenece in
6mm and Z Scale go to

then go to the hobby page ( green button at the top)
and go to FAQ page (yellow link at the side)
and see

Then try is win the kit
Good luck

Kevin
Hobby Crafts N More
www.hobbycraftsnmore.com

I too received my Bill K. Car today and realized that I will need a 2nd car as "ZBend Track" is on one side and "Bill K 2007" on the other. When I display the car(s) at shows, on a prominent siding of the Golden~Blackhawk&Central City, I'll want to present the complete message with two cars.

So , Chad, my check is in the mail for a second car if there are any left after the initial purchase period. If none are left then keep the $ and let Sue K. decide its destination.

Cordially,

Mister Dave
Spring, Tex.