Model Train Talk South Africa

Scale or Brand Specific Model Train Talk => Z Scale => Topic started by: Marinef on July 24, 2018, 05:51:49 PM

Title: New member to say hi.
Post by: Marinef on July 24, 2018, 05:51:49 PM
Hi fellow modellers.

New member forcefully joint. (wink wink) administrator ; ;D very persuasive.
Just a quick overview on my doings as a modeller.

Been in modeling for the best part off 20 years on t.he ramp.....I mean platform, I get funny looks sometime when talking about the hobby to non railroad modellers and obviously they think I model clothing.

I mainly do N gauge and have a large collection off locos and rolling stock collected over the years and belong to a club for a very long time.
But then the Z gauge bug bit me and I like to build small layouts in suitcases or on N gauge modules 1.2m by 900mm.
Also collecting locos and rolling stock as Z is far and few between in South Africa and grab what ever is available.

See some photos on suitcase and module.
I will describe more on a later stage or answer any questions.







(https://s22.postimg.cc/xgw9s9u7h/20180304_075203.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xgw9s9u7h/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/o941bmsb1/20180304_075233.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/o941bmsb1/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/z8p8n9lb1/20180714_082903.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/z8p8n9lb1/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/kpi3luzvx/20180714_082917.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/kpi3luzvx/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/vcbwrafr1/20180714_082935.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vcbwrafr1/)
Title: Re: New member to say hi.
Post by: capeklr on July 24, 2018, 06:41:32 PM
Welcome here, nice layout.  :thumb:
Although I'm into HO scale I do have a bit of Z scale as well.
One day I will build a coffee table with a layout inside.
Title: Re: New member to say hi.
Post by: LooVille on July 25, 2018, 07:02:46 AM
Welcome, Great to see new members join  :thumb:

Yea, I also do N Scale and I also have a little bit of Z Scale.
Enjoy the forum and if you need help I'm sure we can make a plan.
I repair locomotives, clean and service as well as DCC fitments.

Cheers,
Evert
Title: Re: New member to say hi.
Post by: BigEd on July 25, 2018, 09:00:05 AM
Quote from: Marinef on July 24, 2018, 05:51:49 PM
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New member forcefully joint. (wink wink) administrator ; ;D very persuasive.

...

Erm, also forum owner, and paying for it  :biggrin:

Bur seriously, welcome. I have seen pictures of your work over the years and I am glad you are now here.

Please post us a picture of your Ntrak module with the accident/derailed item and the squatter camp. Also the roof rack...
Title: Re: New member to say hi.
Post by: wesley on July 25, 2018, 11:18:28 AM
Welcome. That is some very cool stuff you do.

Im on the other end of the spectrum and build O scale. Would never dream of attempting what you do.

What does a typical Z scale piece of rolling stock cost?
Title: Re: New member to say hi.
Post by: BigEd on July 25, 2018, 11:52:24 AM
Quote from: wesley on July 25, 2018, 11:18:28 AM
What does a typical Z scale piece of rolling stock cost?

It all depends which way you go - US outline or German?

Marklin typically R150 - R500.

US Micro-Trains R150 - R500

AZL R250 - R1000

Locomotives... Thousands. The Marklin currently the cheapest. Then MT and then AZL... somma $300 plus...
Title: Re: New member to say hi.
Post by: ColWer on July 29, 2018, 06:07:58 PM
Welcome and enjoy the forum. Looking forward to your posts.

ColWer
Title: Re: New member to say hi.
Post by: Marinef on August 10, 2018, 07:15:32 AM
Having a day off yesterday I managed to add a lot off scenery to Z module.
Time is running out fast for the October The Great Model Train Expo 2018 and there is still a lot off detail to be added.
Here is some photos off progress.
I guess it will never be completely finished because as I worked on it yesterday I saw all sorts off other things I can do and add.
A small jetty and dirt road must go in from town to lake still.
Also street lights and factory lights must be wired up.
For those who have good eye sight see black cat on church roof.


(https://s8.postimg.cc/l1epjahs1/20180809_141029.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/l1epjahs1/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/mgga81dq9/20180809_141039.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mgga81dq9/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/cvwnl5goh/20180809_141044.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/cvwnl5goh/)
Title: Re: New member to say hi.
Post by: capeklr on August 10, 2018, 07:33:04 AM
Very nice, I see you also have a spot the cat detail on your layout. :)
Title: Re: New member to say hi.
Post by: LooVille on August 13, 2018, 07:05:52 AM
Awesome, very nice detail.
Yea, it is like they say, a model railway layout is never finished. There is always something more or something to change to make it better.

Enjoy, Cheers,
Evert
Title: Re: New member to say hi.
Post by: BigEd on August 14, 2018, 08:45:14 AM
Love it :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: New member to say hi.
Post by: Marinef on October 18, 2018, 12:27:16 PM
Good day to all

I have a small request in Z
Any one perhaps have one off these small Z scale locomotives in a cupboard that is up for sale.
Or maybe want to swap for something I might have to similar value in N scale
(https://i.postimg.cc/62QsQ4wV/8800-Marklin-Z-scale-Class-BR89-Steam-loco-DB-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62QsQ4wV)

The loco will find a happy home on my suitcase layout.

Title: Re: New member to say hi.
Post by: BigEd on October 22, 2018, 10:05:15 AM
Quote from: Marinef on October 18, 2018, 12:27:16 PM
Good day to all

I have a small request in Z
Any one perhaps have one off these small Z scale locomotives in a cupboard that is up for sale.
Or maybe want to swap for something I might have to similar value in N scale
(https://i.postimg.cc/62QsQ4wV/8800-Marklin-Z-scale-Class-BR89-Steam-loco-DB-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62QsQ4wV)

The loco will find a happy home on my suitcase layout.

Might know of one - need to speak to the people.