I note the comments on the German item site that smooth running was not guaranteed with the change, but if the old armatures are burnt out it is a...
Something used in wider model making is a decal fixer solution, this softens the decals and allows them to settle over bumps and lines. See...
Thanks Matt, this is something I will investigate, Great information Kind regards
Thanks Doug, Appreciate the info. Kind regards
Yes, some great practical advice to fine tune and fix track work, I have found it very helpful too,
Thanks Scott, I started this z upgrade journey with zscale.org. which is a wealth of info, however, this site appears to have been last updated...
As a follow up question, I am happy that my vintage locos appear healthy and run strongly (albeit intermittently). Being vintage I am sure...
Questions from a curious 'newbie'. I have been learning a lot about Z gauge thanks to your help and the vast threads here to work my way through....
That is a nice bit of engineering, there is something new to learn every day, Thanks for sharing.
But i'll save you some money from buying DeoxIT D100L: solder each section of rail together, just like the big guys weld their rails together....
Thanks for that, yes the price does not really make sense as you state it and that is a valid point of view. I am approaching this as a vintage...
Thank you for the welcome to the forum. I will be in Dallas for the month of February and, as many enjoy doing, I would like to visit railroad...
Many thanks guys, you have been very helpful so quickly, I am very glad to get your advice first. My conclusion is to change as many 5 poles as I...
Wow, this is a pretty international group, just like the Ford Model T Club of America :-) I have a 'vintage' Marklin Z layout - fully 'old...
Happy New Year from New Zealand. With the new year I have newly decided to refresh my 'vintage' Marklin Z gauge layout. I have all old rolling...