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Post by ztrack on May 18, 2024 16:02:29 GMT -5
Saturday update for my T-Trak-Z module build. I have set a goal to have it completed in the next week. Depending how much time I have in the next few days, it could be sooner. Today was all about base color. Note the abandoned siding. This is going to be a fun feature. Time to let everything dry really well overnight. Then it is on to soil and ballast!
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Post by ztrack on May 18, 2024 9:26:13 GMT -5
The March / April 2024 Volume 30 #2 of Ztrack is now available! In this issue, you will find articles on the following: Tunnel Motors Arrive on the Truckee Märklin’s 2024 New Item Lineup Take control; Z scale controllers New SD70ACe & ES44AC run from AZL Replacing Märklin switches with Atlas Main Street of Wullerton And so much more! Print and digital issues and subscriptions are available. Not a subscriber, get started today! www.ztrack.com
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Post by ztrack on May 18, 2024 9:20:24 GMT -5
Just a heads up. I have an article in the May/June issue of Ztrack on how I finished the Stacker I purchased from Walt's Shapeways shop. I have a few more items on order for a new scene I am working on. I really like these items and recommend any of Walt's designs. They are top notch!
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Post by ztrack on May 15, 2024 7:43:58 GMT -5
AMERICAN Z LINE May 2024 New Releases Part 2 ES44AC – BNSF – Heritage II The BNSF Heritage II ES44ACs are here! We have three road numbers to choose from. 62413-1 BNSF ES44AC 5718 Heritage II 62413-2 BNSF ES44AC 5732 Heritage II 62413-3 BNSF ES44AC 5742 Heritage II AZL’s ES44ACs include directional controlled LED lighting, blackened metal wheels, traction tires, AZL AutoLatchTM couplers pre-installed front pilots/plows, DCC ready, and optional truck with coupler. EMD SD40T-2 – Kansas City Southern There are two different road numbers to choose from. 64105-1 KCS SD40T-2 6100 64105-2 KCS SD40T-2 6104 The KCS SD40T-2s feature: Late Production Nose Headlights Brakewheel Dynamic Brake Sunshades High Snowplow 4400 Gallon Fuel Tank Nathan P3 Airhorn Ditch Lights Full width Anticlimber HTC Trucks 88´Nose Prototypical Antennas and more..... In addition, all AZL SD40T-2s include directional controlled LED lighting, blackened metal wheels, traction tires, AZL AutoLatchTM couplers and optional pilots/plows. HEAVYWEIGHT COMBINE COACHES – Canadian National The CN combines are available in two road numbers. 74013-1 Canadian National Heavyweight Combine 7360 3 axle 74013-2 Canadian National Heavyweight Combine 7380 3 axle The cars feature four windows on the baggage door. Orders of available products can be placed on Ztrack Center: ztrackcenter.comRob Kluz Ztrack Distribution
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Post by ztrack on May 12, 2024 8:02:21 GMT -5
Sadly Reynard of Micron-Art passed away a number of years ago. We occasionally get his detail kits on Ztrack Resale. BLMA had offered loco desiel parts, but it doesn't look like Atlas continued to carry them.
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Post by ztrack on May 5, 2024 19:08:39 GMT -5
To wrap up the birthday week, I spent some time this afternoon finishing the interior on my rural T-Trak-Z module. It was a perfect day to sit on the deck and work on the module. Today was all about trees and details. I can't even tell you how many JTT trees I used. I kept the colors bright to represent spring trees. The fence is from Archistoires. Each post has a piece that was glued on. That was fun! LOL! The finishing touch is the set of Preiser cows. I love the scenes and how it changes based on the viewing angles. All that is left is the open corner. I wonder what will go there... hmmmm.... Attachments:
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Post by ztrack on May 5, 2024 18:15:41 GMT -5
Wow it looks great! I love the loco servicing area!!
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Post by ztrack on May 3, 2024 9:03:24 GMT -5
Hello all! Yes we are slowly posting the collection. This is a big one and will take some time to fully audit, quality check, photograph and list. As CWR stated, you are going to see some really good prices. Much of our pricing is based on our Ztrack Resale historical sales, and not so much eBay sales. For that, you often can get really good values. As you visit Ztrack Resale, note not all of the items will appear on the home page of the site. You will want to check individual categories. I also recommend checking back daily, as our goal is to add products every day until we are done with the collection. By the, over 16,300 Z scale items have sold through Ztrack Resale. That is pretty impressive if you ask me! www.ztrackresale.comRob
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Post by ztrack on May 1, 2024 18:15:41 GMT -5
I should have mentioned this earlier, but for those Rock Island fans, we do have matching wide vision cabooses in stock. Two road numbers are available: 921004-1 Rock Island Wide vision caboose 17012 921004-2 Rock Island Wide vision caboose 17013
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Post by ztrack on May 1, 2024 7:02:50 GMT -5
AMERICAN Z LINE May 2024 New Releases Part 1 SD70ACE – Union Pacific – Southern Pacific Heritage! This locomotive is different from the initial release with the GPS dome replaced with an antenna package. This represents the locomotive as seen today. 63109-1B UP SD70ACe 1996 Heritage-SP Daylight AZL’s SD70ACEs include directional controlled LED lighting, blackened metal wheels, traction tires, AZL AutoLatchTM couplers pre-installed front pilots/plows, DCC ready, and optional truck with coupler. EMD SD40-2 – Rock Island! There are two different road numbers to choose from. 64215-1 RI SD40-2 4790 64215-2 RI SD40-2 4793 The Rock Island version features these specific details: Early Production Cab Headlights Rachet Brake Sunshades Low Snowplow 4000 Gallon Fuel Tank Leslie S3LR Airhorn Open Grid Radiators Original Fans Small width Anticlimber HTC Trucks 81´Nose Prototypical Antennas and more..... In addition, all AZL SD40-2s include directional controlled LED lighting, blackened metal wheels, traction tires, AZL AutoLatchTM couplers and optional pilots/plows. ORTNER HOPPERS – Georgetown The GRR operates out of Georgetown, Texas and has a fleet of nearly 300 Ortner hoppers. The railroads main business is hauling aggregates from the Texas Crushed Stone Co. The railroad interchanges with the Union Pacific via a line previously owned by the MKT. Two two-packs are available: 905363-1 Georgetown Ortner 40' Hopper 315, 361 2-pack 905363-2 Georgetown Ortner 40' Hopper 382, 387 2-pack WIDE VISION CABOOSE – Union Pacific Yes the UP operates a wide-vision cabooses. This one came from the Missouri. Pacific. 921021-1 UP Wide vision caboose 13563 Orders of available products can be placed on Ztrack Center: ztrackcenter.comRob Kluz Ztrack Distribution
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Post by ztrack on Apr 26, 2024 16:59:20 GMT -5
Not quite the weekend, but an update never less. Let the flocking fly! With the underlaying paint down, time to start building up the layers. First was real soil, sifted and glue down with matte Mod Podge. I let that dry for a few days. Next is on to the base greenery. This included underbrush for the forested section, new growth in one of the fields and assorted grasses. Next up... trees and details. I may put in the split rail fence next to help me decide tree placement. But for now, time to let everything dry for a day. Attachments:
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Post by ztrack on Apr 22, 2024 13:18:14 GMT -5
The National Train Show in Long Beach, CA is coming up in August. We have made the decision not to participate in this years NTS. The show has been drastically downsized and moved to a ballroom, versus a convention hall. There will be no vendor displays, just tables. The number of public attendees have been limited with time slots assigned. The Z scale clubs that would be at this show running trains are not hearing back from the NTS about space. All and all, it doesn't feel like the type of show we are accustomed to. We are very disappointed since we have so many Z scalers in California that we would love to be able to meet and support.
In 2025, the show will be in Novi, MI. It will be held the weekend of July 18th. This will be back to a convention hall format. We have already committed to being at the show and have completed the necessary paperwork with the NTS. We hope to see you there!
Rob
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Post by ztrack on Apr 21, 2024 18:52:00 GMT -5
With summer fast approaching, I have been working to finish the inside of my Z scale T-Trak-Z end cap module. This module is rural themed The interior features will be a cattle barn with pen, and fields. There is a hill that helps separate the scene on the one corner. But this hill will also be heavily tree covered. I wanted represent trains running through a cut. Next up is applying soil, ground cover, ballast and greenery. Then it is on to trees and bushes.
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Post by ztrack on Apr 17, 2024 21:34:02 GMT -5
Lol! I really need to be more specific next time…
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Post by ztrack on Apr 17, 2024 7:38:07 GMT -5
Update time!
6205-1 UP GP7 102 6205-2 UP GP7 113 71918-1 BURLINGTON RPO UNITED STATES MAIL RAILWAY POST OFFICE CB&Q 2337 Silver 73507-1 NEW YORK CENTRAL Diner 440 Lightweight Passenger Car 73707-0 NEW YORK CENTRAL Coach Lightweight Passenger Car 73615-2 GREAT NORTHERN Baggage STORAGE MAIL 277 Lightweight Passenger Car
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