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Ztrack magazine is the world's largest magazine devoted to Z scale model railroading. Ztrack was founded in 1988 with the goal of sharing information and resources with the Z scale enthusiast. Ztrack is published bimonthly and each issue contains a wealth of information geared toward the beginner and advanced model railroader alike.
From our new product coverage to useful tips and techniques, we present you with the broadest Z scale coverage possible. No matter what your Z interest may be, Ztrack Magazine is the source for you! Subscribe today to Ztrack magazine, and see just what Z scale model railroading has to offer.
Robert Kluz, Publisher, Ztrack Magazine Ltd. |
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Next Ztrack Issue
Sept / Oct 2008
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Upcoming Highlights... |
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NTS Anaheim 2008 show report |
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Michael Duggan of “Paw of a Bear” |
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Sparkling Star Model’s circus wagons |
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MTL announces runner packs |
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GCLaser expands line |
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N Scale Architect’s ForeGround Trees |
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Simple weathering you can do in under one hour |
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...And so much more! |
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July / August 2008
Volume 14, #4,
What's in this month's issue?
Dortmund & Geseke 2008 Show Reports, Review: Pro Z’s EF65-500 set, Micro-Trains expands structure line, Converting AZL trucks to MTL couplers, Building a stand for your trains, AZL announces new products at NTS, John Lundy’s Amtrak mail car, A Tale of Two Junkyards... and so much more!
August, 2008
Time To Retire The Diesels?
The investment I made early in my layout design is finally starting to pay off. From the beginning, I decided to install a complete catenary system over the rails on my home layout. True, the layout is German themed, so electric operations were a must if I wanted to remain prototypical. But now my decision is showing what I forethinker I was.
With gas prices reaching all new records, the electric locomotives are proving to be very value oriented compared to the few diesels I still run on the layout. It is sad, but I will be removing the few diesels I have in main line operations and placing them into storage. They will remain on the branch lines and as emergency backups for the mainline. For my North American operations, this is becoming more of a challenge. Adding catenary is costly. Also, is running 70-year-old GG1s really an option? Of course, double stack container cars really can’t run under catenary so we have a bit of an issue. I guess the only option is to... read the rest of this month's Trackside Perspective in the current issue of Ztrack Magazine. |
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Ztrack Writer Spotlight
Bob Mitchell is known for being a little obsessive when it comes to the details of his model railroading, in particular his scratch building and weathering. Bob's work has appeared in Model Railroader and we are very happy to have him writing for Ztrack. Look for Bob's articles in upcoming issues. |
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In Progress...
Ztrack is now looking to provide our subscribers with bonus online material such as additional color photos from articles we run in each issue of Ztrack. Often times there are just too many article photos to include in print, soon our subscribers will have access to these photos right here at Ztrack.com! |
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 Interested in learning more about Z scale?
Be sure to visit Ztrains.com. Their "Beginning in Z Scale" pages are dedicated to those looking to learn more about Z scale. From what's available for the US market to keeping your track and locomotives clean and happy, it's worth a visit! |
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 If you're a new, or not so new, Ztrack Magazine subscriber... you may be interested in looking through our back issues. From out-of-print issues on CD to the very latest issue currently on sale in your local hobby shop... feel free to browse the Ztrack library. OK, let's look at some back issues! |
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 American Z Line
American Z Line is the industry leader in Z scale locomotive motive power for the North American market. AZL's releases of brass and injection molded locomotives feature an 8mm Faulbauber motor, dual flywheels and directional lighting. AZL locomotives and rolling stock have set the standard for detail and performance. From steam to modern diesels, AZL continues to expand their line and excite the Z scale community. |
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 Swiss Z Line
Swiss Z Line was founded with the goal to meet the niche market of Swiss Z scale locomotives and rolling stock. SZL's first release of the brass Re 4/4 IIs immediately filled a long standing need in modern Swiss locomotive power. Corresponding brass passenger cars and gravel cars offered Swiss enthusiasts all new options for rolling stock. SZL's goal is to expand the line to include locomotives and rolling stocks for other European markets. |
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Ztrack Magazine Ltd.
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