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Post by dave on Jan 30, 2016 12:23:32 GMT -5
So, no more Bethgons for 2 or 3 years? I was really hoping for some BNSF long before that.
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Post by dave on Jan 27, 2016 21:07:04 GMT -5
Good evening,
I am considering the Rokuhan turntable and a couple of the 3 stall roundhouses and I am curious if anyone has one of these units or has seen one in use. I did a search on this forum and there was a topic a year and a half ago. I am curious about ease of installation, Any and all input is appreciated.
Also, will an AZL Mikado fit on the bridge?
Thanks again.
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Post by dave on Jan 24, 2016 15:16:58 GMT -5
I would like to see some streamline passenger cars in Burlington and Santa Fe.
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Post by dave on Jan 21, 2016 23:10:20 GMT -5
Frank, thanks for the reply. I am really interested in knowing what people used for ballast, glue mixture, etc. for Rokuhan track, whether they only ballast outside the rails, how to deal with switches, etc. I was hoping had done a video demonstration. I will do some searches as you recommended.
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Post by dave on Jan 21, 2016 21:51:36 GMT -5
I was thinking of using it to make some very gently curves on one long side. First, I want to see if the 490mm curves will work and if not, I will try the flex track.
Regarding ballasting, are there any videos out there of someone demonstrating ballasting Rokuhan track? I have zero experience painting, weathering or ballasting track. Thanks for your help.
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Post by dave on Jan 21, 2016 20:18:51 GMT -5
Thom,
Thanks for posting your pictures.
On another note: Has anyone tried the Rokuhan flex track and if so, what is your opinion of it?
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Post by dave on Jan 19, 2016 18:25:50 GMT -5
Mark, that is a good point, but I plan to glue everything down so I can tip it sideways when I need to move it.
Also, does anyone have any links to some layouts of about the same length with curved track on one long side?
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Post by dave on Jan 18, 2016 23:12:07 GMT -5
I am going to get started on my flat layout. I have a piece of 2" pink foamboard from Home Depot and I have settled on a 32" X 60" piece. I chose the wider board because I want a double track mainline (270mm & 245mm) and I would like to have an S-curve front side (not a straight line that follows the edge). That width will also allow me to have a long 2 track yard on the back side. I am really waiting now for the Rokuhan double crossover for the backside of the layout.
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Post by dave on Jan 17, 2016 18:48:51 GMT -5
It could be used with the Micro-Trains Amtrak commuter set as well. I have to think (maybe hope) that AZL has some streamlined and/or smoothside passenger cars in the works. That seems to be an enormous gap in Z-scale (think Santa Fe, California Zephyr, Amtrak, etc.).
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Post by dave on Jan 11, 2016 22:54:21 GMT -5
David,
Email has been sent.
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Post by dave on Jan 11, 2016 16:43:03 GMT -5
Only interest in dummy B is that they didn't do a powered B in the Burlington grey back scheme.
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Post by dave on Jan 10, 2016 22:27:25 GMT -5
Good evening....I would like to get a MTL F7 B unit that is a dummy but if I remember right, they are not free rolling at all. Does anyone have an easy way for these to free roll? Thanks for your help.
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Post by dave on Jan 7, 2016 16:47:25 GMT -5
Thank you for the suggestion. I have tried using a MTL, but I can't get the plastic nest to fit it right. Have a great day!
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Post by dave on Jan 6, 2016 23:29:39 GMT -5
Good evening,
I recently acquired a Marklin caboose to go with my AZL Mikado and I need a nice box for it. Does anyone have a nice box with the plastic insert that you are willing to sell? Thanks in advance.
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Post by dave on Jan 6, 2016 14:22:49 GMT -5
Good afternoon,
If someone gave you $500 and you had to spend it on building a Z-scale train, what would you buy? You need to buy at least one loco and at least 4 cars and you have to end up spending $500 +/- $20. You can get pricing from your favorite etailer or LHS. Here is what I came up with and I spent $506.25
Brand Item Roadname Qty
AZL SD75M Locomotive BNSF 1 AZL 64' Trinity Reefer BNSF 2 AZL 3 Bay Hopper BNSF 1 AZL 23,500 Gallon Tank Car 4-Pack PROCOR 1 AZL 73' Centerbeam Flat Car BNSF 1 AZL 42' Coil Car BNSF 1 AZL 2 Bay ACF Hopper BN 1 AZL Thrall 3564 Gondola TTX 1
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