1. vic236777

    vic236777 New Member

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    planning on a simple layout
    maybe something like 50in by 36 in
    some questions on the engines

    do any have lights ?
    smoke unit ?
    sounds ?
     
  2. vic236777

    vic236777 New Member

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    also whats the best track ?
    best train engines ?
     
  3. tjdreams

    tjdreams TrainBoard Member

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    Welcome to Z scale
    Lights Yes
    Smoke No
    Sound from the factory No but it is possible to add sound yourself (Note it's very difficult to do even for the experienced modeler)
    For Roadbed track i recommend Rokuhan sectional track as they have the largest selection
    For Non-Roadbed Flex track i recommend Atlas
    and I prefer AZL Locomotives (American Z lines)
     
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  4. JoeS

    JoeS TrainBoard Member

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    Micro trains and AZL make great locomotives. If going MT get Gp 9 or 35 or the SD 40-2. The f-7s can be very good if you get a good one but they can be finicky. AZL pretty much everything runs well although for cost it’s hard to beat the latest Gp 38s. At 100 dollars it’s a great start.
    Marklin makes pretty good equipment as well. Mostly European but they have a mikado and pacific.

    Track depends if you want roadbed or not. Micro trains and Rokuhan both make solid track. You’ll have more selection with rokuhan.
    Atlas makes flex and so does MT American spacing. Atlas makes turnouts too. Marklin makes very robust track as well. A little pricy.
    Hope this helps.
     
  5. vic236777

    vic236777 New Member

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    all this info is very helpful thanks guys
     
  6. rray

    rray Staff Member

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    Welcome to Z Scale Vic!
     
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  7. CNE1899

    CNE1899 TrainBoard Member

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    Welcome,
    I am relatively new to Z myself. I like this site and there are helpful people here, even if they are not into Z.

    Scott
     
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  8. bostonjim

    bostonjim TrainBoard Member

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    Welcome. Vic. You will meet some very helpful folks. You will like Zee. Jim
     
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  9. Zscaleplanet

    Zscaleplanet TrainBoard Supporter

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    Welcome aboard and nice to see another person embracing Z-scale. The more we have interested in Z, the more the vendors will take notice and will continue with the introduction of more interesting and exciting products. So basically, we need you and others to keep jumping on the Crazy Train of Z-scale ----:confused::eek::D

    In regards to locos, I have all MTL at the moment, but am awaiting the AZL's new F7's to arrive and am also eyeing (and budgeting for) one of their steam offerings. The feedback on this forum seems to point to AZL diesel locos being better performers with less rework required, but indeed they are a bit more expensive. I will own a few here right soon.

    Best I can say is peruse this forum and most of your questions will begin to be answered.
     
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  10. vic236777

    vic236777 New Member

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    thanks everyone for the great advise and info ..really learned a lot here already lol
     

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