Z gauge question.

Started by emjaybee, May 14, 2019, 10:11:04 AM

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broadsword

I quite like Z Gauge, despite it's cost and plethora of  cheesy
items  released by Marklin, such as  Merry Xmas  wagons etc.


Always fancied on of these Z layouts in an attache case,
would go well with my Rolex Submariner and Leica M4. ;D

emjaybee

Quote from: broadsword on May 15, 2019, 10:39:46 AM
I quite like Z Gauge, despite it's cost and plethora of  cheesy
items  released by Marklin, such as  Merry Xmas  wagons etc.


Always fancied on of these Z layouts in an attache case,
would go well with my Rolex Submariner and Leica M4. ;D

Wouldn't it be great if James Bond got to his hotel room, opened his briefcase from Q to find it was a Z gauge layout, and the one with the gadgets was still in Q's workshop.

:D
Brookline build thread:

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50207.msg652736#msg652736

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Bealman

I think you're having a go, and just to add to that, I'm always amazed that there is so much American stuff available in Z.

Looking at Model Railroader magazine, it's not like they're short of space!

But let's not lose the point of this thread....

Using Z to add a narrow gauge feeder to an N gauge layout.

Vision over visibility. Bono, U2.

Bob G

I'd love to do the Lynton and Barnstable in NnZ or whatever it would be called.

Bealman

Yes, a great idea.

Peco have started producing L & B stock in 009, though.

Vision over visibility. Bono, U2.

Newportnobby

Quote from: Bealman on May 15, 2019, 11:43:06 AM
Yes, a great idea.

Peco have started producing L & B stock in 009, though.

Their pricing is somewhat eye watering though! :goggleeyes:

Bealman

Indeed it is, but I think Peco see a specialist niche market and charge accordingly.
Vision over visibility. Bono, U2.

stevewalker

Well I've done it now. I've been on the lookout for a Peco NG-651 tram loco body kit for a while. Instead I found one on Ebay complete with a chassis and got it for £35, which seems fairly good with a running chassis. That of course means that I now have a spare chassis, so I'll have to look out for another NG-651 or possibly an NG-652. I hope I wasn't bidding against anyone on here!

broadsword

Quote from: emjaybee on May 15, 2019, 10:46:10 AM
Quote from: broadsword on May 15, 2019, 10:39:46 AM
I quite like Z Gauge, despite it's cost and plethora of  cheesy
items  released by Marklin, such as  Merry Xmas  wagons etc.


Always fancied on of these Z layouts in an attache case,
would go well with my Rolex Submariner and Leica M4. ;D

Wouldn't it be great if James Bond got to his hotel room, opened his briefcase from Q to find it was a Z gauge layout, and the one with the gadgets was still in Q's workshop.

:D

And  the mains adapter was the wrong  voltage !  :D


acook

He could run it from a 007 volt battery!

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Alan

emjaybee

Nice one!

Quote from: stevewalker on May 16, 2019, 11:13:53 AM
Well I've done it now. I've been on the lookout for a Peco NG-651 tram loco body kit for a while. Instead I found one on Ebay complete with a chassis and got it for £35, which seems fairly good with a running chassis. That of course means that I now have a spare chassis, so I'll have to look out for another NG-651 or possibly an NG-652. I hope I wasn't bidding against anyone on here!

I can't believe you found one, class and body. I've been watching FleaBay for ages and didn't spot it. Post a pic in this thread when you get it.

If it's reasonable, then that's a decent price.

I haven't really thought about wagons yet, not really sure how I'm going to incorporate a narrow gauge either.
Brookline build thread:

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50207.msg652736#msg652736

Sometimes you bite the dog...

...sometimes the dog bites you!

----------------------------------------------------------

I can explain it to you...

...but I can't understand it for you.

stevewalker

Plenty of suitable locos come up on Ebay and a number of non-Ebay suppliers claim to have the body kits in stock at around £18.

stevewalker

The tram loco has arrived. It looks like only a little work to tidy up before painting and it runs fine (after oiling).

Front view:


Side view:


Chassis view:


Z-gauge, N6.5 and N-gauge comparison:


Bealman

#29
How good is that! Seems to have been put together pretty well.

Can't wait to see it all done up!   :thumbsup:

The comparison photo is good.
Vision over visibility. Bono, U2.

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