A Z scale switching layout in 2 square feet

[ednadolski]

This is currently unfinished but operational.  I built it on a 48-inch 1x6 using Atlas turnouts and flextrack. Rolling stock is AZL and MTL; for switching I equip the cars with MTL 905 couplers, plus drag springs to simulate 'brakes' (and also to overcome the 'slinky' in the MTL couplers... same thing as occurs in N scale). These AZL locos have the factory DC board (no DCC) and run on a plain old 9v battery with an inexpensive PWM controller.

Definitely I will need to upgrade that inkjet printed backdrop with a higher quality print.  (And yes, that is the image that @GaryHinshaw previously posted, shamelessly cribbed by yours truly.)   Also looking to try out @turbowhiz  's new couplers to see how they work with Z. 

Ed

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Did you say you need a new backdrop?

I need to buy some new paper and ink but have been waiting for a commission. Hmmm...

[GaryHinshaw]

Cool.  I forgot I posted that image.  The location is just outside Bakersfield but it looks like it could be anywhere in the midwest too.

Nice slow speed performance on those locos!

[Jesse6669]

Very much what I'm aiming for with the East Norwood McCullough Yard! 

[ednadolski]

Did you say you need a new backdrop?

At some point, yeah, probably, tho no hurry.... I'll need to get some scenery done, plus some ideas for a staging area :thinking:

Ed