N or Z

[roch]

Which is smaller? I work with "n" and never even heard of "z" till I jioned this site.

Roch

 

[spyder62]

Which is smaller? I work with "n" and never even heard of "z" till I jioned this site.

Roch

Z is smaler N scale is 1/160 were as Z is 1/220
I do kits in both scales and Z does keep me on my toes as the design d]needs to be right on for it all to fit and look right.
rich
RSlaserKits

 

[roch]

Z is smaler N scale is 1/160 were as Z is 1/220
I do kits in both scales and Z does keep me on my toes as the design d]needs to be right on for it all to fit and look right.
rich
RSlaserKits

WOW,
I will have to check out "z" some day. I am having a tough time with "n" but I am creative and love this hobby.
I ended up glueing and nailing my track down. Nails just did not cut it.

Roch

 

[ozzman]

Z is about 70% of the size of N. If you're having trouble with the small size of N....

It was launched by Marklin in 1972 and for a long time there were mainly European (and especially German) models, but in recent years a number of US manufacturuers have started to make US outline models of locos, cars and structures. One of the best known is the Micro Trains Line.

 

[ozzman]

I forgot to say that the track gauge is 6.5 mm, which is about a quarter of an inch. Some larger scale modellers use Z scale track for N or HO narrow gauge.

 

[bill937ca]

You'll also find Z scale in Japan>

Nn3 - Main - Japanese ZJ Gauge Page 1

Nn3 - Main - Japanese ZJ Gauge Page 2

Nn3 - Main - Japanese ZJ Gauge Page 3

Nn3 - Main - Japanese ZJ Gauge Page 4

Nn3 - Main - Japanese ZJ Gauge Page 4

Pro Z is the most recent line with items coming out just before Christmas.

 

[roch]

Thank you,
I learn something new every day.

Roch

 

[roch]

Sorry,
I forgot to mention the reason I have been having probs with N-scale is because of my poor eyesite. Would anyony like to make a donation to the Roch needs new glasses foundation?

That was a joke. :mrgreen:,

Roch