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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Newportnobby on August 16, 2011, 11:31:47 AM

Title: Cuyahoya - An American Z gauge layout
Post by: Newportnobby on August 16, 2011, 11:31:47 AM
Seen at the Chorley Show last weekend, a really neat little Z gauge American layout. I'm posting this purely for the interest of those modelling U.S. railroads as, to be honest, I know nothing about it. Here are some pics
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j454/nobbynewport/ChorleyModelRailway13811004.jpg)
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j454/nobbynewport/ChorleyModelRailway13811003.jpg)
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j454/nobbynewport/ChorleyModelRailway13811002.jpg)
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j454/nobbynewport/ChorleyModelRailway13811001.jpg)
Title: Re: Cuyahoya - An American Z gauge layout
Post by: upnick on August 16, 2011, 11:46:55 AM
Very nice  Newport many thanks for sharing   :)  Z is a bit too  small  for me though N is small enough   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Cuyahoya - An American Z gauge layout
Post by: Newportnobby on August 16, 2011, 12:35:31 PM
Quote from: upnick on August 16, 2011, 11:46:55 AM
  Z is a bit too  small  for me though N is small enough   :thumbsup:

Likewise! I had to use the zoom on the camera to see 'em ;D
At least it always had something moving on the layout - something others ought to take note of ::)
Title: Re: Cuyahoya - An American Z gauge layout
Post by: jonclox on August 16, 2011, 04:18:58 PM
Quote from: upnick on August 16, 2011, 11:46:55 AM
 Z is a bit too  small  for me though N is small enough   :thumbsup:
The size makes the challenge of working in it even more fun especially when you look at some of the station building kits etc
Thanks for the pictures  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Cuyahoya - An American Z gauge layout
Post by: poliss on August 16, 2011, 04:22:04 PM
Doesn't the gas turbine tempt you a little Nick?  ;D
Title: Re: Cuyahoya - An American Z gauge layout
Post by: upnick on August 16, 2011, 07:23:04 PM
Quote from: poliss on August 16, 2011, 04:22:04 PM
Doesn't the gas turbine tempt you a little Nick?  ;D

Must admit it  does Poliss   ;D   though i   would have to  replace the rails they are overscale &  my  eyes wouldnt  stand it,  fitting  Ditch   lights to  Z locos would be a challenge  but not sure about  step lights  N scale  are tiny enough to do   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Cuyahoya - An American Z gauge layout
Post by: longbridge on August 16, 2011, 09:49:25 PM
Prefer my mates Gas Turbines with sound :thumbsup:

Really like a Z gauge layout but sadly the old eyes would not be up to building one of my own.
Title: Re: Cuyahoya - An American Z gauge layout
Post by: upnick on August 16, 2011, 10:07:09 PM
Quote from: oldrailbug on August 16, 2011, 09:49:25 PM
Prefer my mates Gas Turbines with sound :thumbsup:

Really like a Z gauge layout but sadly the old eyes would not be up to building one of my own.

Would they be in  HO    railbug ?  i   have a mate  where you  are with  some  turbines  could  be  same person   ;D 
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