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Mr. White
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15 years 7 months ago #3514 by Mr. White

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Hello my name is Zac, I live in Tucson, Az and I am seriously considering starting a small Z scale layout. Space is tight so the first layout is gonna be a small oval or double oval. I signed up so that I could benefit from all your experience as I am new to the hobby.

Thanks in advance

Zac

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15 years 7 months ago #3516 by tealplanes

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Welcome Zac,
you have come to the right place. Lots of us here with multi opinions, lots of experience, willing hands, and failing eye sight:laugh:

Don't let the fact that you are new to this scale scare you and make you feel timid.

There are no stupid questions ever here so just ask away, and we'll do our best to help you become good at this great scale.

It is now your turn to begin the learning curve......just ask away and we'll be here for you.

Enjoy the great adventure,

Loren
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15 years 7 months ago #3517 by tealplanes

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Zac,
I forgot to ask you......have you ever heard of or seen or taken the Verde Canyon RR scenic trip? My wife and I are wanting to do that and I'm even thinking of getting a Verde Canyon F7 painted up along with the cars and build a stand alone point to point.

The site sure shows some beautiful scenery and we're itching to see some of Arizona.

Loren

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15 years 7 months ago #3519 by Mr. White

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I have not done that one but there was one I went on in Benson, I believe it was the San Pedro train tour. It was a 50 Mile 4 hr trip with restored vintage passenger cars. If I was more attentive in my highschool days I would have taken lots of pictures. Unfortunately I didn't even have a camera and now that attraction is closed.

Zac

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15 years 7 months ago #3536 by Beverly56

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Hi Zac,

Welcome to the Z Board! I'm pretty new around here, too. Be sure to ask as many questions as you need to. Folks around here are very helpful and friendly.

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15 years 7 months ago #3553 by Mr. White

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Well I just put some bids in on starter sets. Cross your fingers and here it goes :side:

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15 years 7 months ago - 15 years 7 months ago #3556 by Socalz44

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Zac, Hello and welcome. Did you give some thought to whether you are modeling North America or Euro? Good luck. Cheers, Jim CCRR:)

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15 years 7 months ago #3558 by Mr. White

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Most likely North America, I'm either gonna do some midwest stuff from Oklahoma where I was born, or Arizona influenced desert where I currently reside. Oklahoma would have some nice green areas and agricultural industry which would be fun. Arizona would have some interesting ghost mining towns and such. It kind of depends on which set I end up winning

. I'm new to the whole modeling thing, but my father in-law has been doing trains for some time and he'll help me out. I'm also gonna help him in the landscaping and possible "real" water features for his G-scale set.

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15 years 7 months ago #3560 by David K. Smith

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Welcome, Zac. Since it sounds like you'll be modeling North American, you might find this resource helpful:

americanzscale.org/

It provides links to manufacturers, retailers, information and layouts, all North American based.

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15 years 7 months ago #3561 by Mr. White

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Thanks for the info David, I have been reading your pages quite frequently. I wanted to do t gauge but the limited availability makes it hard for someone who is quite new to the hobby.

Zac

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15 years 7 months ago #3563 by loadmaster

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Greetings from the Left Coast.

May I suggest you check out Jim, CCRR layout pictures. I'm sure he could also send you some off form, he does great work and always asking me to bring down my German steam engine..

Robert

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15 years 7 months ago #3569 by Mr. White

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loadmaster wrote:

Greetings from the Left Coast.

May I suggest you check out Jim, CCRR layout pictures. I'm sure he could also send you some off form, he does great work and always asking me to bring down my German steam engine..

Robert

Yeah I just checked em out, I want to know how big that singapore layout is, its awesome.

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15 years 7 months ago #3571 by Fred

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Also check out Z scale monster-- Lots of pictures of what is available in Z.
Fred

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15 years 7 months ago #3574 by Socalz44

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Mr. White, The Singapore layout is 29" in diameter. I made it for a fellow and he has it in his coffee table, in Singapore of course. Try this for more photos. Cheers, Jim CCRR:)

s37.photobucket.com/albums/e84/Socalz44/?special_track=nav_tab_my_albums

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15 years 7 months ago #3576 by ztrack

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Hello Zac! Welcome to the wonderful world of Z scale.

Rob

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15 years 7 months ago #3578 by TerryH

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Welcome Zac, I too am somewhat new. I have both American and German sets made by Marklin. After having seen what is available from other manufactures I am wishing I went with another brand, strictly for the diversity. Be forewarned, I type terrible and will no doubt bring you a few laughs.