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2009 Archive|2010 Archive
Quick Overview Of Previous Months
Here at Ztrains we're adding more content all the time, this includes the updating of previously written articles. We're starting this montly archive section so you can see what's going on, what's been changed and what's been added at the end of each month... all at a glance.
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
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Micro-Trains® Line will host the first National Z Scale Convention in Medford, Oregon on April 30th - May 1st 2010. There is now a website up with all your convention information as well as a PDF registration form.
Z Scale Convention Information
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We have the August and September 2009 issues of Trainini magazine here for download. What's special about the September issue is that this is Trainini's 50th issue published.To publish such a beautiful online magazine for 50 issues and to keep it free for its readers is amazing, and Holger should be very proud of this accomplishment.
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August 2009
July 2009
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Dupli-Color makes a product calledAdhesion Promoter, meant to act as a primer for rubber, plastics and chrome but I find this has many applications for model railroading. In short you can compare it to Testors Dull Cote but I actually prefer it in many ways.
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Here are the April, May and June 2009 issues of Trainini Magazine in PDF format, published by Holger Späing of Germany. Though in native German... these PDFs are always a treat... thank you Holger for all of your hard work for our scale!
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June 2009
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After having supplied Z scale with several unique and exclusive products such as the SW-1 switcher kit, the boxcab loco kit and the Snail Speed controller, Zthek has decided to close their online store.
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With the recent inside news from Rich at RSLaserKits we've learned thatRSLaserKits will be producing several new laser cut rolling stock designs in the very near future. This will really enable Z scalers to model the logging, mining and shortline railroads in a way not previously possible.
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May 2009
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We have a new Z Scale Basics article now online, the Three Notch Railroad. In this month's article we have developed a new track plan using MTL Micro-Track® and as a cool bonus, we have a photo tutorial showing you how to shorten lengths of Micro-Track®.
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Grassinator article update. Ok folks, we're now working on finding a new negative ion generator source for the Grassinator. Oatley Electronics of Australia seems to have just what we need and we're getting a couple of units in to do some testing very soon... stay tuned!
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April 2009
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Here's our popular Harbor Valley Shunting layout track plan in this new Z Scale Basics article. Who said you can't have a lot of fun with a 2' x 3' track plan?
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March 2009
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We have our new Z Scale Basics article now available... we show you a few tricks you can do with your MTL Micro-Track® Expansion Set.
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Grassinator article update. We found an excellent 12VDC power supply alternative for Ztrains readers when building the Grassinator static grass applicator. A Panasonic KX-A10 is just the ticket! In addition this power supply uses a different power jack than the original power supply... we've listed part numbers, prices.Read The Updated Grassinator Article
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The Fast Tracks complete library of information videos. Over 30 narrated information and instructional videos that describe how to use and get the most out of Fast Tracks products. Each video is viewable online in small, medium and large versions depending on your internet bandwidth.Go The The Fast Tracks Videos
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February 2009
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Ztrains is very pleased to present this special version of the February 2009 issue of Trainini magazine. With an introduction in English from Trainini Editor in Chief, Holger Späing. Click to begin this 4.5 MB PDF download.Download The February Issue Of Trainini Magazine
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Our next Z Scale Basics article is now online. In this article we look at exactly which track pieces are currently available from Micro-Trains® Line as well as giving you a further overview of MTL's Micro-Track system.Read This Z Scale Basics Article Now
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January 2009
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By and large most online forums are pretty loosely monitored... if someone has an opinion.. it gets posted. But what happens when someone posts something that is wildly negative, incorrect or simply meant to provoke a reaction? Now it gets interesting.Read About Z Scale Forums
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Ztrains.com in partnership with Micro-Trains® Line is very happy to announce that our firstZ Scale Basics article is now online! Our goal in creating Z Scale Basics is to become a reliable resource for new Z scale modelers as well as for those just looking to brush up on Z a bit.
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December 2008
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We have a newZ Scale Guest interview online now with Tom Mann, author of the recently released book, "Weathering". Between the release of his new book and this Ztrains interview... we hope to see more and more Z scale weathering being attempted.Read This Interview Now
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November 2008
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New Z Scale Guest Interview, Tim Warris Of Fast Tracks.Read This Interview
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Download the assembly instructions for the Zthek brass logging locomotive. PDF file size is 300k.Open This PDF.
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Monday, August 9, 2010
Elevated or “EL” Model Railroading
I received an email from a reader who attended the recent train show in Milwaukee, WI., and they told me about a new company called:
Imagine That, Laser Art Productions.
This new company is producing laser cut “EL”, or elevated train kits and components for several scales. I wrote to them and asked about the possibility of working in Z scale and was told that this may be in the future works for Z. Check out their site and maybe drop them an email if you'd be interested in this decidedly cool idea.
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