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Post by chrisb67 on Aug 3, 2017 17:50:10 GMT -5
Thanks, Mark. I was aware of MTL flex and Atlas' announcement to offer Z-scale flex, but I hadn't heard about the Atlas turnouts. That's great news!
Thanks again for the info! Chris
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Post by chrisb67 on Aug 3, 2017 14:05:40 GMT -5
Coming from an N-scaler's perspective, the one frustration I've had with my forays into Z-scale modeling is the lack of flex track and turnouts having both American tie spacing and no molded-in plastic roadbed. I haven't used sectional track in decades, but had no other option it seemed when I built my Z-scale layout. Rail height is another issue - code 55 is ideal for N-scale, but is too large for Z. Code 40 rail would be more appropriate, not to mention more visually appealing. I see these as areas of growth and opportunity for Z-scale.
Given AZL's ongoing advancement of Z with regular releases of high-quality models, perhaps offering a line of Z-scale track would be a natural evolution of their product line. I personally think that a line of roadbedless American flex track and turnouts using code 40 rail would be a welcome addition to a scale that seems dominated by sectional track, oversized rails, and plastic roadbed.
What do you say, AZL?
Thanks, Chris
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