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TBA
Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 120 Location: Massachusetts
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:59 am Post subject: German web page with various Sub-Z train items |
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Full article here.
http://de.geocities.com/Fn4de/kleinerZ.html
Translated text for two captions:
Railex presented models in 1992 HZ = Semi-Z (1:440 with 3.25 mm gauge). However, only single-hand designs or prototypes are produced, such as Glass train of the DB in the famous light blue livery, a tram and a steam locomotive with 2 cars.
In the literature dive even the traces of TTT (half-TT) 1:240 / 6mm and M 1:300 / 5mm on. Both were being considered but only theoretically and never produced commercially.
Do any of you have any info on the Railex models and the TTT trains mentioned? |
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pray59
Joined: 05 Sep 2008 Posts: 88 Location: Fremont, CA
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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That's some interesting stuff. The train station I built is actually 1:440, as that size is an easy scale down from Z Scale, and not much re-drawing is needed.
I suspect the 1:440 Railex model was done the same way, with just a simple shrink of one of their Z Scale models.
I was looking at architectural model supplies yesterday, and seen people and cars available in 1:480 scale. I am thinking that anything from 1:440 through 1:480 might be useful, because once you get that small, it's very hard to see a difference. _________________ -Robert Ray |
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TBA
Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 120 Location: Massachusetts
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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Add 1:500 to the mix.
I have a hunch that architectural model items may not neccessarily be precicely scaled anyway, so items from larger and smaller scales may be close enough.
I have read bits and pieces about Railex before. I'd like to see more. |
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David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA
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Dampflok
Joined: 04 Oct 2008 Posts: 16 Location: Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK
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TBA
Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 120 Location: Massachusetts
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 4:23 am Post subject: |
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Would you have any info or photos regarding the 1:440 railcar? |
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Dampflok
Joined: 04 Oct 2008 Posts: 16 Location: Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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I've had a fairly good look around the web but found virtually nothing. :o(
I do have some photos of 1:900 on my website but that is a different kettle of fish.
Best wishes,
Chris. _________________ Chris from off the west coast of Scotland
http://trains.manvell.org.uk/ |
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DanMacK
Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 127 Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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Chris, I'm not able to access your website for some reason, it currently down? _________________ Regards,
Dan MacKellar |
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Dampflok
Joined: 04 Oct 2008 Posts: 16 Location: Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK
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David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA
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Dampflok
Joined: 04 Oct 2008 Posts: 16 Location: Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for that David.
I guess that with over 2600 links, a few errors will crop up. However, that one didn't get picked up 'cos it pointed to a real page.
Anyway, you will be able to access the page from the home page (see sig.) but I am reconfiguring the sub-z area in view of my receipt of ZZ and T scale models.
So, thank you for pointing out the problem. If you find any more, please let me know by PM.
Best wishes,
Chris. _________________ Chris from off the west coast of Scotland
http://trains.manvell.org.uk/ |
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