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Post by Tiest van Gool on Apr 19, 2024 8:30:35 GMT -5
Ok so if the N/Z display cases are the same. How does this work:
"Our N & Z Scale Train Display Case (Series 1000, inside dimensions 1.06” deep x 1.60” opening) accommodates N-Scale rolling stock, engines and other collectibles.
Grooves provided for wheel flanges to drop into for easy alignment. No messing around trying to align the wheels on rails."
This came from the product description on their website.
I assume that the grooves align for N scale. How about Z scale, will the mentioned grooves not be too wide?
That is what prevents me from ordering a sample.
Thanks,
-Tiest
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Post by DAZed on Apr 19, 2024 9:03:43 GMT -5
From Mike, "they work fine for Z scale too, and you can fit track on the base or just nudge everything against the lip on the shelf. "
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Post by Tiest van Gool on Apr 19, 2024 9:16:52 GMT -5
As I expected; it’s intended for N scale, not Z scale. I will keep looking for alternative options I guess. -Tiest
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Post by DAZed on Apr 19, 2024 13:11:09 GMT -5
It's pretty common to adapt shelves for other uses. I actually bought an HO shelf for my Z stuff. That allowed me to stack two rows for each HO row. The advantage is it was much wider than the N version. Yes, a Z version that was similarly wide and had narrower height rows would be epic, but here we are.  This was before I finished putting in the backdrop for the sky on the second level, but you get the idea. I will probably just buy more of these going forward, as they are fairly inexpensive. (sfdisplay.com $116.47 USD Shipped in 2018...EDIT: They've jumped up to $149.99 USD Shipped now.) FYI, this display shelf is a little more than 1/3 of the width of Mike's Showcase Express setup, and allows two more rows in the "doubled-up" configuration. If you bought three, side by side, you would have space for two extra 55ft freight cars, and the aforementioned two additional rows, for about 1/3 1/2 the price. Granted, there is a little customization needed with that, and the SE display looks *way* cooler. |
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Post by tjdreams on Apr 19, 2024 16:12:48 GMT -5
The Grooved notches for the flanges to sit in are set for N scale. Z trucks sit crooked unless you offset loco/cars closer to the back or front. However the Rokuhan Roadbed Track is a perfect fit between the raised area.   Note I removed the backdrop and front Lexan dust cover so you can see how it looks with out aa blinding glare from the camera flash |
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Post by Tiest van Gool on Apr 19, 2024 16:19:25 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing!!! Tiest
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Post by Rob Albritton on Apr 19, 2024 17:07:51 GMT -5
As I expected; it’s intended for N scale, not Z scale. I will keep looking for alternative options I guess. -Tiest We just use long shelf display cases designed for auto models. We don't use track, but we do get the mirrored backing. |
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Post by Tiest van Gool on Apr 19, 2024 17:17:12 GMT -5
Rob,
I am drawing the same conclusion and thinking to add code 40 hand laid tracks in them.
These beautiful UP heritage units and my recently acquired brass GS-4 denand to be showcased when not running.
Thanks and great weekend!
-Tiest
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Post by cwrr on Apr 19, 2024 17:24:45 GMT -5
The Grooved notches for the flanges to sit in are set for N scale. Z trucks sit crooked unless you offset loco/cars closer to the back or front. However the Rokuhan Roadbed Track is a perfect fit between the raised area. View AttachmentView AttachmentNote I removed the backdrop and front Lexan dust cover so you can see how it looks with out aa blinding glare from the camera flash Nice =WM= loco btw!  |
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Post by Edward on Apr 20, 2024 1:07:10 GMT -5
The Grooved notches for the flanges to sit in are set for N scale. Z trucks sit crooked unless you offset loco/cars closer to the back or front. However the Rokuhan Roadbed Track is a perfect fit between the raised area. View AttachmentView AttachmentNote I removed the backdrop and front Lexan dust cover so you can see how it looks with out aa blinding glare from the camera flash Great idea with the roadbed track! That’s a nice looking GP35 you have there as well! |
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Post by mgatdog on Apr 22, 2024 10:51:41 GMT -5
Dave
Is that a GP 38 or GP 35 repaint of WM. Looks great!
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Post by tjdreams on Apr 22, 2024 18:30:09 GMT -5
Dave Is that a GP 38 or GP 35 repaint of WM. Looks great! MTL GP35 |
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