Model Train Media | US_Z_Scale | Activity https://modeltrainmedia.com/members/us-z-scale/activity/ Activity feed for US_Z_Scale. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:24:43 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.2 en-US 30 hourly 2 e71b2a322fbe071a2146cec38f0d7f1d US_Z_Scale posted an update in the group Introduce Yourself: Greetings all! I'm Tim, I'm the only American Z Line […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/18334/ Mon, 18 May 2026 19:14:05 +0200 Greetings all! I’m Tim, I’m the only American Z Line Dealer in the great state of Pennsylvania! My business is US Z Scale. I’ve been in model railroading for most of my life and while I do model in every scale, I do Z Scale the most for my business, the promotion of AZL, and for just all around fun! Check out my pages and check out my…

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USZ Today | Discover Z Scale Trains—Begin Your Collection Today!

Explore Z Scale model trains, learn about this compact rail scale, and join a community of hobbyists. Find resources, tips, and product updates at USZ Today.

]]> 0 18067ab54443b8721a2bf58d83551da7 US_Z_Scale posted an update: AMERICAN Z LINEMay 2026 New Releases Part 2EMD SD60M – […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/17769/ Fri, 15 May 2026 11:53:06 +0200 AMERICAN Z LINE

May 2026 New Releases Part 2

EMD SD60M – CP

Three road numbers are available:

65044-1 CP SD60M 6258

65044-2 CP SD60M 6259

65044-3 CP SD60M 6262

AZL’s SD60Ms include directional controlled LED lighting, blackened metal wheels, traction tires, AZL AutoLatchTM couplers pre-installed front pilots/plows, separately applied grab irons,…

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]]> 1 56df39a94a3d877d4131849e47880e99 US_Z_Scale posted an update: The all new Redbank Coaling Tower is here from […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/17061/ Fri, 01 May 2026 14:37:23 +0200 The all new Redbank Coaling Tower is here from Archistories!

Archistories 104251 Aged concrete Kit Redbank Coaling Tower Kit​
With the Redbank Coaling Tower, we are reviving the era of the mighty steam locomotives in the United States, which came to an end in the late 1950s.

This mighty, bizarrely designed coal tower consists of a passageway for…

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]]> 2 e19bc3c78a1b78b924e571c923b789d1 US_Z_Scale posted an update: AMERICAN Z LINEMay 2026 New Releases Part 1GE AC4400CW – […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/17055/ Fri, 01 May 2026 13:46:17 +0200 AMERICAN Z LINE
May 2026 New Releases Part 1
GE AC4400CW – Union Pacific
Three road numbers are available:
65200-1 UP AC4400CW 7232
65200-2 UP AC4400CW 7243
65200-3 UP AC4400CW 7244
EMD GP30 – Seaboard System
Two road numbers are available.
62127-1 Seaboard System GP30 1376
62127-2 Seaboard System GP30 1391
EMD F7A – CRIP – Rock Island
Two road…

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]]> 0 944952681d2710b946ef8ebfbf2d57a6 US_Z_Scale posted an update: AMERICAN Z LINEApril 2026 New Releases Part 2EMD SD50 – […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16764/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:34:32 +0200 AMERICAN Z LINE
April 2026 New Releases Part 2
EMD SD50 – SP
Two road numbers are available:
65010-1 SP SD50 5504
65010-2 SP SD50 5516
AZL’s SD50s include directional controlled LED lighting, blackened metal wheels, traction tires, AZL AutoLatchTM couplers pre-installed front pilots/plows, separately applied grab irons, optional truck with coupler…

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]]> 0 87b4ecdf0dce488bc5eb3cd263ccc7eb US_Z_Scale posted an update: Ain't no April Fools joke! Here they are!AMERICAN […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16442/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:08:27 +0200 Ain’t no April Fools joke! Here they are!

AMERICAN Z LINE
April 2026 New Releases Part 1
EMD GP30u – BNSF – BN Transition Patch
How about a patched GP30u? This is the first upgraded GP30 version AZL has offered. We are releasing in the former BN version patched for BNSF. Two road numbers are available.
62128-1 BNSF (BN) GP30u 2822 patch
62128-2 BNSF…

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]]> 0 f35a33216fa8bb95486d0593b3eb2e66 US_Z_Scale posted an update: Hello All, I haven't posted much of an update for a […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16009/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:49:30 +0100 Hello All, I haven’t posted much of an update for a while other than new releases. I’ve started building a T-Trak Z Module layout with modules from Klawndyke. Here’s a recent video of a mostly completed double module. Klawndyke has plenty of options in N Scale and now a growing Z Scale series of modules. I left the link in the description…

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]]> 1 ead8cdc28aef03516738c2886c8f11af US_Z_Scale posted an update: AMERICAN Z LINEMarch 2026 New Releases Part 2EMD SD60 – […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15802/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:34:30 +0100 AMERICAN Z LINE

March 2026 New Releases Part 2

EMD SD60 – KCS

Two road numbers are available:

65025-1 KCS SD60 3816

65025-2 KCS SD60 3819

AZL’s SD60s include directional controlled LED lighting, blackened metal wheels, traction tires, AZL AutoLatchTM couplers pre-installed front pilots/plows, separately applied grab irons, optional truck with…

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]]> 0 7303ce9d576b89779cbbafd21c94710a US_Z_Scale posted an update: AMERICAN Z LINEMarch 2026 New Releases Part 1EMD GP30 – N&W […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14963/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:48:44 +0100 AMERICAN Z LINE
March 2026 New Releases Part 1
EMD GP30 – N&W
The high-hoods are here! This is the first time AZLhas released a high-hood GP30. Two road numbers are available:
62130-1 N&W GP30 522 High hood
62130-2 N&W GP30 530 High hood
The 2026 run of GP30s feature AZL’s 7mm motor, dual flywheels, prototype specific details, pre-installed pilot,…

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]]> 0 f557721ad89f806056daede7367f8dfe US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14095/#acomment-14550 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:17:58 +0100 @RobsTrains I’ve always like Hornby. I have 2 of their Coca-Cola train sets. Great stuff!

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I am currently building this small layout using spare buildings and materials. I will be displaying this layout at an upcoming model train show in May. I usually model in HO […]

]]> 17606657824f38a156ae60e426572e1b US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14086/#acomment-14120 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:44:35 +0100 What’s the dimensions on that Andrew? Looks pretty compact for HO. Is that on a 4×8?

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Here’s an overhead shot.

]]> 22d99ba170337b112e1c8efeab2ec1b7 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14095/#acomment-14119 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:43:32 +0100 All Hornby? Locomotive, Wagon, Track?

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I am currently building this small layout using spare buildings and materials. I will be displaying this layout at an upcoming model train show in May. I usually model in HO […]

]]> 8ca895ea5aa4bf0eaae353eab28df978 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13763/#acomment-14088 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:09:13 +0100 Very nice. The starter set that comes with that locomotive was given to me last year. It’s a neat locomotive.

In reply to - SoullessEngineer615 posted an update If you know you know ]]> 8ce03329cc739e6d14f2be8bc76230d6 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13763/#acomment-13772 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:04:13 +0100 HO Scale Thoroughbred set? NS F7A?

In reply to - SoullessEngineer615 posted an update If you know you know ]]> 62a71f4277b2d59a8b68b9e8a62f1e49 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13611/#acomment-13697 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:15:19 +0100 Looks great. I really like those early Conrail models. I think Athearn recently did an ex Erie Lackwanna RS-3 with the CR on it.

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A couple days ago (Saturday) I went to the New York Hamburg train show, and picked this up for 95$! It has DCC, but no sound. It’s an Athearn Ready to Roll […]

]]> 8f7698306baeb852138677da318a0545 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13494/#acomment-13695 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:13:59 +0100 @casey-jones detail is AZL’s game! They do an amazing job with these tiny trains!

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AMERICAN Z LINE
February 2026 New Releases Part 2
EMD SD50 – Conrail
Two road numbers are available:
65004-1 CR SD50 6702
65004-2 CR SD50 6708
AZL’s SD50s include directional controlled […]

]]> 0d3f311221921d99cb6136a0e7a12738 US_Z_Scale posted an update: AMERICAN Z LINEFebruary 2026 New Releases Part 2EMD SD50 – […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13494/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:20:56 +0100 AMERICAN Z LINE
February 2026 New Releases Part 2
EMD SD50 – Conrail
Two road numbers are available:
65004-1 CR SD50 6702
65004-2 CR SD50 6708
AZL’s SD50s include directional controlled LED lighting, blackened metal wheels, traction tires, AZL AutoLatchTM couplers pre-installed front pilots/plows, separately applied grab irons, optional truck with…

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]]> 2 e5ca6e3eaaa87c51b433627af3d8259b US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13444/#acomment-13454 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:12:06 +0100 Nice job. It’s all trial and error. I’ve done so much scenery and yet sometimes I still don’t get something right. Practice makes progress!

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First attempt at scenery. Got lots to learn but don’t think it’s too bad for a first go of it. Happy railroading 🙂

]]> cb2adbf40bcb0979a15260c5113369d4 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13399/#acomment-13450 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:05:19 +0100 @casey-jones Thank you! Hope you get a chance to check it out. There’s a ton of great episodes on there!

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Hello Model Train Friends Around The World!

I will be on the “Around The Layout” Podcast this month. We will be recording on February 19th and the episode will be aired on the […]

]]> fe8403ab4377fe510f0476e73f14424a US_Z_Scale posted an update: Hello Model Train Friends Around The World!I will be on […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13399/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:52:06 +0100 Hello Model Train Friends Around The World!

I will be on the “Around The Layout” Podcast this month. We will be recording on February 19th and the episode will be aired on the 26th. Check out the “Question Of The Month” at the link below!

https://www.aroundthelayout.com/question

Ray does a wonderful job at getting the word out and expanding…

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Join the Question Of The Month on Around The Layout Podcast and share your model train plans or stories in 90 seconds. Submit by July 16th.

]]> 2 2cff73fe8b9b64b30781a1e128d0eafd US_Z_Scale posted an update: Sorry for the delay folks! Here they are!!!AMERICAN […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/11067/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:00:06 +0100 Sorry for the delay folks! Here they are!!!

AMERICAN Z LINE

February 2026 New Releases Part 1

EMD GP30 – Great Northern

Big Sky Blue anyone? Two road numbers are available:

62112-3 GN GP30 3005 Big Sky Blue

62112-4 GN GP30 3008 Big Sky Blue

The 2026 run of GP30s feature AZL’s 7mm motor, dual flywheels, prototype specific details, pre-installed…

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]]> 0 01dac0e2531340cafb3bbf7f79ad7806 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10991/#acomment-10995 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:33:31 +0100 Being an authorized AZL dealer and having my own trains in more than one scale, I never get tired of it. I’m hoping to own my own shop someday down the line.

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I was having a conversation with someone the other day about how he was a professional musician (I was at one point a semi-pro) and he still enjoys going out in the evenings and being […]

]]> 1839351a984eebd0ab6abc7f82c2aea7 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10722/#acomment-10775 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:00:43 +0100 That’s a really neat concept to do with that Unitram Track! No ballast involved! Hehe. Looks great!

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Centralia Car Shops GN BSB Coach for my Amtrak Rainbow Era fleet. The other cars are all RailSmith for my version of PRR’s South Wind and Southern’s Royal Palm.

]]> c9791c389f6eeee5e55f5299c017709b US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10722/#acomment-10773 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:56:52 +0100 That’s awesome man, I love seeing models of this era! Amtrak’s rainbow era sure had some interesting combinations! I’m still on the hunt for an N Scale Penn Central E8.

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Centralia Car Shops GN BSB Coach for my Amtrak Rainbow Era fleet. The other cars are all RailSmith for my version of PRR’s South Wind and Southern’s Royal Palm.

]]> 6846f4c1cc44354f6a8faa3a51caa33d US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10722/#acomment-10735 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:43:28 +0100 Which locomotives will you using to pull these cars? A mix of Amtrak & Fallen Flag E8s?

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Centralia Car Shops GN BSB Coach for my Amtrak Rainbow Era fleet. The other cars are all RailSmith for my version of PRR’s South Wind and Southern’s Royal Palm.

]]> 6b8f655b1d378b2a2562948c7deaec91 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10672/#acomment-10721 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:43:30 +0100 @KingBradentucky what an awesome experience! I’d love to ride the Empire Builder someday. I drove across South Dakota on I-90 one year, but I’d love to really be able to observe the north central part of our country from a train. I wish Amtrak went through South Dakota, but I’d be happy with the other states.

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Sometimes you gotta go ride the real thing.

]]> 1c5edf634c70ed97531b39e12aa7e02f US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10706/#acomment-10720 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:40:48 +0100 @casey-jones Thanks so much! It’s been an awesome first year and I’ve had a blast serving others and introducing many into the Z Scale world. As you know, I model in all scales, but I push Z the most for those limited on space that really want to get into the hobby. Z Scale’s for the single guy living in an efficiency apartment who… Read more

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On March 17th, 2025 I officially became the owner of US Z Scale. It’s been an incredible year of having fun and learning more, not just about trains, but being a business owner […]

]]> 0521d716fbfab46594157c15ecde81d7 US_Z_Scale posted an update: On March 17th, 2025 I officially became the owner of US […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10706/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:49:13 +0100 On March 17th, 2025 I officially became the owner of US Z Scale. It’s been an incredible year of having fun and learning more, not just about trains, but being a business owner as well. On March 17th, 2026 at 3:17 PM Eastern Time I will be doing a give-away for a free locomotive for the first 3 people to submit orders exactly at that…

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]]> 2 076e4272639500c26f6ba2fafb1626f6 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10672/#acomment-10703 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:46 +0100 How long is the journey? I’d like to take one out west eventually. Have fun!

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Sometimes you gotta go ride the real thing.

]]> 3a652b7f6e087d0aef167f8eb27c9718 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10541/#acomment-10556 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:42:40 +0100 @ChooChoo308 They definitely are, but these little trains are very addicting! We have new releases on the 1st & 15th of every month. Check out my YouTube Channel. I’m currently working on that micro layout that you saw in the other post along with a 2×16 ft. Z Scale layout. Yes, you read that right, 2×16 feet! I really wanted to be able… Read more

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When you can’t sleep, you get these up on the website in the early hours of the morning!


AMERICAN Z LINE
January 2026 New Releases Part 2
EMD SD60 – Union Pacific
Three road numbers are […]

]]> 3b6287431bf1a47fb7eba0cbd83a896b US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10531/#acomment-10555 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:40:56 +0100 Thanks guys, I’ll look into that at Hobby Lobby. There’s one not too far from me. I need to find the foam cutter I got. Some how it lost it’s way from the upstairs to the train room! Lol. Look up RailDig on YouTube for some amazing micro layouts, dioramas, and rock carving skills.

In reply to - US_Z_Scale posted an update Good Afternoon All! Here’s a look at my new micro layout which will be a red rocks desert theme. I’m going to be doing some rock carving out of foam along with a water feature […] ]]> ee12a019f8e6eea3a6c3c0a9bbbe8f9e US_Z_Scale posted an update: When you can't sleep, you get these up on the website […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10541/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:02:43 +0100 When you can’t sleep, you get these up on the website in the early hours of the morning!

AMERICAN Z LINE
January 2026 New Releases Part 2
EMD SD60 – Union Pacific
Three road numbers are available:
65040-1 UP SD60M 6102
65040-2 UP SD60M 6115
65040-3 UP SD60M 6139
AZL’s SD60s include directional controlled LED lighting, blackened metal wheels, traction…

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]]> 3 9ef581d36d56658feec3508ce9c863df US_Z_Scale posted an update: Good Afternoon All! Here's a look at my new micro […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10531/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:22:26 +0100 Good Afternoon All! Here’s a look at my new micro layout which will be a red rocks desert theme. I’m going to be doing some rock carving out of foam along with a water feature and possibly some desert style static grass. Stay tuned for more!

https://youtu.be/jrrOKXc9FgA?si=qvxs-gSz237WFwnn

]]> 3 b058b0be38e59f916253c0adf4489f30 US_Z_Scale posted an update: Hey all, many of you may know of the challenges that […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10496/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:46:55 +0100 Hey all, many of you may know of the challenges that come with Model Railroading. That being said, amidst our frustrations, troubleshooting, and going a couple steps backwards sometimes, lets not forget that this is a hobby and we all need encouragement to enjoy it and have fun. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to take a few steps…

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]]> 1 2edfc236019ff0e9e5a612215ef5c8f8 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10279/#acomment-10452 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:50:19 +0100 @Guilford_Railman I like the carpeting because if something does fall off the layout it’s not gonna instantly shatter! It’s semi thick carpet and when it comes to Z Scale you definitely need that. My new layout is like standard bar height.

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Haven’t had a chance to post for a bit but now that I have time, check out this drafting chair/stool my fiancée got me for Christmas! This is definitely going to make […]

]]> 864e063f9b7079c2dc95dc6acfa4db4c US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10382/#acomment-10433 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:56:57 +0100 They called the early days of Conrail the “Black & Blue Years,” but I’d think we’d want to incorporate grey & maroon in there for Erie Lackawanna! AZL is releasing the U25Bs this year and some of the road names include Conrail, Penn Central, & Erie Lackawanna. It’d be neat to see a re-decaling of locomotives to put the CR on all of them…

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In reply to - Tom_Fredenberg posted an update in the group Conrail Modeler’s Club ]]> f94f7eeb037a55ace701b0532c85abae US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10388/#acomment-10418 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:38:28 +0100 What scale is this? I love Penn Central! My grandfather worked for the entire short-lived duration of the PC and my great grandfather on the other side of the family retired after the first year in 1968. He worked for the PRR before that back when they were still running steam engines!

In reply to - Tom_Fredenberg posted an update in the group Conrail Modeler’s Club ]]> 955eb95153cd74fdda5382d8e3a058ba US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10279/#acomment-10295 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:31:20 +0100 That’s a nice Engineer’s seat! My train room is carpeted so I have multiple chairs in there for different work stations. My new Z Scale layout is about the same height as a bar so I have a couple higher chairs for that. Gotta be comfortable in the train rooms!

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Haven’t had a chance to post for a bit but now that I have time, check out this drafting chair/stool my fiancée got me for Christmas! This is definitely going to make […]

]]> d9b1cd2a50497c33eb39d5019f4f022a US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10273/#acomment-10292 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:40:44 +0100 Keep the forum as it is as an option. Nothing wrong with having more information to be shared. While I’m sure most of us rely on the feed and groups, lets try to promote the forum even more with the more precise info we may all be looking for.

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Dear members,

As many of you know, I’m constantly working to make Model Train Media clearer, more active, and more enjoyable to use. To do that, I regularly evaluate which parts […]

]]> 729c56c296f4c06143a4f06254bb77ca US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10244/#acomment-10264 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:58:40 +0100 I have some of these style tankers coming in the mail this week. Z Scale of course! I’m gonna do a desert themed micro layout.

In reply to - LN1975 posted an update in the group Modeling The 1970s GATX 82865 TPI 1979 MILW Ottumwa IA ©1979, 2026 N. L. Pitsch nlp03014 AEROPRES AEROSOL HYDROCARBON PROPELLENTS ]]> aedc8f4ef8fe15c8503f11e0675c8fe1 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10157/#acomment-10263 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:57:33 +0100 Yeah, when you see a layout that’s all lit up with buildings and fine urban details it can definitely be intimidating to start building that. There’s plenty of more basic ways to start and that’s what I really like showing people.

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I am going to be building a new Micro Layout with a desert theme. Stay tuned for updates!

https://youtu.be/Rvqn8y0bXmo?si=YcY50Mcjc-PmQ2GM

]]> fb2bb53d339bf1f31c6d62370fc736f0 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10202/#acomment-10213 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:57:37 +0100 Thanks for a great platform Oscar! You’re doing a fine job. I’m looking forward to what 2026 has in store for Model Train Media along with all us members and our projects!

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I wanted to share a small teaser with you all 👀

Behind the scenes, we are making great progress on the Model Train Media app, and I can honestly say that we’re getting closer […]

]]> 07120cf83efe7739440d80658205158f US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10157/#acomment-10212 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:56:24 +0100 @casey-jones Thanks, I try to do a lot of beginner level content to get others interested in the model railroad world. With Z Scale, especially, it really goes to show how you can have a full setup in such a small amount of space!

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I am going to be building a new Micro Layout with a desert theme. Stay tuned for updates!

https://youtu.be/Rvqn8y0bXmo?si=YcY50Mcjc-PmQ2GM

]]> 8573d5f96b7fde4201ac8691cc1dc7cc US_Z_Scale posted an update: I am going to be building a new Micro Layout with a […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10157/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:29:42 +0100 I am going to be building a new Micro Layout with a desert theme. Stay tuned for updates!

https://youtu.be/Rvqn8y0bXmo?si=YcY50Mcjc-PmQ2GM

]]> 4 e2f5fde944343686aa5b90b846aaa6a2 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9995/#acomment-10055 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:15:30 +0100 @casey-jones For sure! This is the 3rd rerun of the GP30s with more road names coming next. Reading Lines is the first. I really like these Santa Fe F7s. Blue and yellow were the colors for the freight haulers. AZL is breaking all the barriers when it comes to Z Scale and doing things no one ever thought could be done in that small of a scale.

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Happy New Year From USZ! Let’s start 2026 off with some new releases from AZL!

AMERICAN Z LINE

January 2026 New Releases Part 1

EMD GP30 – Reading

The 2026 run of GP30s is here! First up […]

]]> 320ef387288a8fadb8ac0ee02803ba93 US_Z_Scale posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9975/#acomment-10001 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:59:07 +0100 Right on Casey!

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I propose a New Years resolution. Don’t just look at the posts and scroll by. Leave a comment too, a few words of encouragement will go a long way. A thank you goes a long way, […]

]]> 6940fb7451eee787b01404b2c3d5a401 US_Z_Scale posted an update: Happy New Year From USZ! Let's start 2026 off with […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9995/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:16:53 +0100 Happy New Year From USZ! Let’s start 2026 off with some new releases from AZL!

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January 2026 New Releases Part 1

EMD GP30 – Reading

The 2026 run of GP30s is here! First up is Reading in two road numbers:

62125-1 Reading GP30 3602

62125-2 Reading GP30 3619

The 2026 run of GP30s feature AZL’s 7mm motor, dual flywheels, prototype…

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]]> 2 1d1c7a849a3f4d094d2d7c89135fc3e3 US_Z_Scale posted an update: Here's the early stages of my new layout. I'm putting […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9861/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:13:37 +0100 Here’s the early stages of my new layout. I’m putting 4 shelves on the wall to serve as the base and then I’ll build the layout itself on 4 foam modules. This is only half the length so far. I have to do some more rearranging to make it fit. I’m looking forward to be able to run longer Z Scale trains!

]]> 0 6cb2bac9d3fb135979db138e013a006e US_Z_Scale posted an update: AZL 2025 FRIDAY SPECIALS WEEK 5It is time to wrap up […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9780/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:55:37 +0100 AZL 2025 FRIDAY SPECIALS WEEK 5

It is time to wrap up the specials. So lets go with another buy one locomotive set and get a second set free deal!

Purchase an EMD F3 A&B set and get the matching set FREE!

AZL2025-5A NYC EMD F3A-F3B 1606, 2406 & 1608, 2408 2025 SPECIAL BOGO

AZL2025-5B SP EMD F3A-F3B 6100, 6100B & 6109, 6109B 2025 SPECIAL…

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Week 5: 2025 SPECIAL BOGO By one EMD F3 A&B set and get one free!

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