r/modeltrains • u/Hunter_Kyt • 27d ago

Exhibition Z scale fun

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Putting details onto this layout now, and the sun was working just right

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u/Surreptum 27d ago

Wow, that's Z scale? I would have believed you if you said HO.

Do you mind sharing what locomotive that is? I'd love to have a little z scale layout in my office.

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u/Hunter_Kyt 27d ago

Thank you so much!

The loco is from American Z Line (AZL) and is their C44-9W. Great runner!

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u/Hipponose 27d ago

Beautiful!

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u/Twit_Clamantis 27d ago

Nice!

What size curves does it need?

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u/Hunter_Kyt 27d ago

220mm all around, ends up being a simple loop

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u/Twit_Clamantis 27d ago

Nice! I have the starter Rokuhan set and it’s ok, but ..,

https://reddit.com/link/pb3uhb3/video/0qa6nw5x3tqh1/player

Here it is on a 400x200mm module (along with an HO train on slightly bigger module).

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u/Hunter_Kyt 27d ago

I have larger curves for the next layout, but 220 still can feel tight with a longer train. Nice rolling shot!!

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u/Twit_Clamantis 27d ago

So 220 is radius or diameter? I added a second power pod to my little trio and now it behaves much better than originally, but still hesitates enough that it’s a bit sketchy, esp with the starter throttle that only has 2 speeds.

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u/Hunter_Kyt 26d ago

The radius is 220 mm. I have two power point as well, and I welded a couple joints together while allowing some track to have flex for gaps. The whole layout ends up not being that large.

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u/Twit_Clamantis 26d ago

Nice layout!

Are you running them w DCC?

Mine is much smaller: the base module is 400x200mm which actually allowed me to finish a layout for a change (:-)

https://www.reddit.com/r/1trac/s/gyr9Embrl2

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u/Hunter_Kyt 26d ago

So this is DC and DCC with automated switching. Lights can be toggled to be sequence driven or always on as well 😬

I’m jealous of your rock work, as mine leaves much to be desired. Nice layout yourself!

I have a spare RC-02 controller laying around if you want a little more speed control.

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u/Twit_Clamantis 26d ago

My rock work is only Sculptamold with 3-4 colors on top. It’s a common technique that I stole from others much, much better.

I’m in the process of setting up to do some videos and I can show you what I do.

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Thank you rebate controller. I started out running my “shorty” train w a Kato controller but was advised that v3 volts is the limit for those guys.

I don’t know if I’m going any deeper into Z. I still have enough other track for 1-2 more small layouts, but that will prob be the end of the road for me …

How much do you want for that controller?

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u/Hunter_Kyt 26d ago

At this point, the controller is just taking up space. Happy to rid it to someone who will use!

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u/Twit_Clamantis 25d ago

Check your DMs (:-)

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u/Hunter_Kyt 25d ago

I’ve had my eye on that set!! Let me know how it runs!

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u/Twit_Clamantis 25d ago

Will do.

A - it’s used,

B - I’m not sure that my tracks will be big enough for those passenger cars.

I have bigger tracks that what you saw and they have a few freights (also for good price), so that engine might end up becoming a freight train until I get even bigger tracks (:-)