Georg from Sweden has added to the collection of Z scale train layouts:
“Hi Al!
These are my pics from my Z- Layout. I hope some builders may be inspired…
Started with an approximate layout made with a program (Scarm) in the computer. I printed it out in scale 1:220 (Z). The plate is made of two layers of styrofoam, one 50 mm and one 25 mm glued together. The whole plate is 1250 x 590 mm The hills are of same material. I use an electric cutter and a scalpel to form the landscape.
There are 9 separated blocks and 11 switches. The “underground” is filled with wires.
The hills are painted with acrylic, first a base color, black/white/red mix. Then several layers of black washes and then washes in different colors until it looks right! Go out and take photos of the real landscape – you learn how it really looks and you will get lots of fresh air to!
After painting I use Woodland Scenics stuff for grass and bushes.
The trees are made of copper wire of different dimensions, the leafs are again Woodland Scenics. You may spend lots of hours making the scenery, adding lots of small details will always improve. My choice is almost no time in front of the TV!
All running vehicles will be weathered.
In the future this layout will be extended with a harbour. (I hope!)
Georg”
A superb layout from Georg – his wiring pic made me go dizzy! But I’m very pleased to have added to the Z scale train layouts.
His pics reminded me of Malcolm’s: Z scale model train.
That’s your lot today.
But please do keep ’em coming.
And if today is the day you get stop day dreaming and start doing, the Beginner’s Guide is here.
Best
Al
PS The very latest ebay cheat sheet is here.
Hello Georg
That’s a great looking layout. The trees in z scale are impressive.
You have a lot going on in a small area but definitely not crowded. Look forward to seeing more from you
Cary B from Maryland
Looks fantastic! Good job with the ground cover.
Absolutely amazing. As “we” (that means I) grow older, scale becomes important.
Manual and visual dexterity diminish (as several responders will acknowledge) but I’m very much encouraged that everyone on this amazing site doesn’t allow that to hold them back.
Next year I’ll be 70 (a mere whipper snapper considering some of you who post here) and I’ve toyed with OO/HO, N, and T gauges. All I can say is that (having settled on N) it keeps the mind alive and I raise a (large) glass to Al for his immense support. Ladies & Gentlemen, I give you Al It’s a labour of love, but it connects us all. Cheers!
Wuderbar!
I like the layout. I was well done. Georg I have to say that the Z scale is too small for this old man. I spent 8 1/2 years working fingerprints before I retired from the police department. I have to stay with “O, S, HO, and N” . They are a lot easier on my old eyes. Thank you for sharing your great layout.
very good layout. nice work.
I loved Georg’ s z scale layout. Dan P
I do think that he did a nice job on the layout with the bridge and the scenery, and landscaping with the highs and lows, but I do not care for “Z” scale, or anything quite that small. “H” Scale for me is almost too small. I’m into “O” Scale which is more life like with movable parts on accessories and rolling stock. I don’t want to have to use a magnifying glass just to watch my trains run around the tracks. Anyway, have fun and enjoy.