Nice smooth running locomotive there. I just got into Z scale and have the Micro Trains GP-9. I am 100% impressed at how well these little trains run. And compared to many of the HO and N locos on the market today, the price is comparable. My next engine is the GP-35.
That's why I trust in Z scale! Please stay tuned, Micro-Trains will release an EMD SD40-2 next winter.
But one has to be aware that such an awesome low speed performance is possible provided you are using a proper powerpack. In my opinion the best are from Passmann or Zthek.
The sets are between $230 (with a F7 loco) and $290 (with a GP9 or 35). They include a loco and 5 cars, as well as a complete track loop. Power pack not included. These prices are Micro-Trains recommended, but you can find them at a ~20 - 30% cheaper price at various locations. Please contact me off line if you want some addresses.
Infortunately no factory dcc equipped Z scale motive power for the moment. But depending on the area where you're living, I may redirect you to crafstmen that would be able to dcc'ing your unit....
No problem: Z scale is getting cheaper and cheaper: the GP35 locomotive is about $170 when purchased brand new. The turnout is about $30 and the sectional track segments are sold 12 samples in a $30 pack. You may elect to purchase flestrack: 10 samples, 12 inches each, cost $50 - 60 (all USD).
Nice smooth running locomotive there. I just got into Z scale and have the Micro Trains GP-9. I am 100% impressed at how well these little trains run. And compared to many of the HO and N locos on the market today, the price is comparable. My next engine is the GP-35.
CairnTerrier69 3 years ago
That's why I trust in Z scale! Please stay tuned, Micro-Trains will release an EMD SD40-2 next winter.
But one has to be aware that such an awesome low speed performance is possible provided you are using a proper powerpack. In my opinion the best are from Passmann or Zthek.
ddechamp71 3 years ago
how much is hs the micro trainz set cost becuase i ahve a 200 dollar fo scale am trakc set.
Inuyasha4lif 3 years ago
The sets are between $230 (with a F7 loco) and $290 (with a GP9 or 35). They include a loco and 5 cars, as well as a complete track loop. Power pack not included. These prices are Micro-Trains recommended, but you can find them at a ~20 - 30% cheaper price at various locations. Please contact me off line if you want some addresses.
ddechamp71 3 years ago
Infortunately no factory dcc equipped Z scale motive power for the moment. But depending on the area where you're living, I may redirect you to crafstmen that would be able to dcc'ing your unit....
ddechamp71 3 years ago
You may count $150; $100 for a F7 ($150 for a GP35), and $50 for the MTL track loop. If you want to add turnouts, a MTL turnout is about $30.
Dom
ddechamp71 3 years ago
No problem: Z scale is getting cheaper and cheaper: the GP35 locomotive is about $170 when purchased brand new. The turnout is about $30 and the sectional track segments are sold 12 samples in a $30 pack. You may elect to purchase flestrack: 10 samples, 12 inches each, cost $50 - 60 (all USD).
ddechamp71 3 years ago
cool little train:)
cortexedge 3 years ago
Thank you very much!
ddechamp71 3 years ago
...and a Nokia 6020:D
cortexedge 3 years ago
Yeh, it's to give a scale reference!
Dom
ddechamp71 3 years ago
Hmm...that's really small!about 2.5 inches in length?
cortexedge 3 years ago
I don't know the exact size, but indeed it's close to 2.5 inches in length. Rails have a gauge of 6.5mm, roughly 1/4 inch.
Dom
ddechamp71 3 years ago
OMG!:O....6.5 mm?...that can be called a micro-track :D...oh,can i ask you how much did this cost you?
cortexedge 3 years ago
Pas mal le ralenti pour du Z
doxy436 3 years ago