Hello, I’m more adept with building models cars, but I also love Trains. I come from a train family, my Grandfather,2 uncles 1 aunt and my father all worked for CN. I am currently working on a diorama for my uncle who has always been very good to me & my family.
I found a small gauge train (hallmark polar express I think…) and I believe it is “Z” gauge. I am using a shadow box to make a gorge/river scene. I have scratch built a 5 tier trestle bridge over a small outlet from a lake i will paint on canvas for the background. I need help in finding track.
My local hobby shops don’t carry such a small scale, and I feel the “N” gauge is too large. Does anyone know where I can purchase or trade for very small quanties of “Z” track? I need less than 2 feet. I’d go with ebay, but I have to purchase 10 pc pkgs.
The other thing would be to scratch build, but i’m not sure where to start.
I realize that shipping charges will kill you but if no other avenue presents itself, you can use this for a backup plan. I wonder if any vendors would negotiate shipping for small orders???
71 Plymouth, first welcome to the site. Being a fellow MOPAR person I be happy to help. I will check with my hobby shop today and see what a 2 foot section will run. If you want it I will pack for free and ship at cost.
Plymouth 71, hum, could it be a 71 Road Runner? Best looking Runner made and I will add I have a 68 Runner. PM me if you need my help or call me at 618-345-5864 if you have free LD. If you want to talk PM me your number, I do have free LD.
My health is a little under the weather for now, fell like a Bow Tie (yuck Chevy) engine with a spun main. I have not been coming to the site as often as I normaly do, so a phone call would help.
O c’mon Ken, I just rolled 200k on my Chevy Truck. I would rather have that than those famously weak Mopar starters, ball joints and timing chains. You must have meant “Blue Oval” instead huh? [:D] [swg]
I used to think he was a good guy too!!![:-^] I’ve got 130,000 on my '99 Venture & had 180,000 on the step-van (p30 chassis/350V8) when I traded it in on the mini-van!!![wow]
Thankyou, I appreciate your help. Unfortunately I don’t own that car, It’s the one I want to build/or buy. I am currently upgrading my wagemaking abilities (training to become a commercial pilot) in order to afford one. I have owned a couple Dodge Darts, and almost a 70 318 Barracuda (passed on it) but build scale models to satisfy my needfor moparmuscle. oh yeah My best friend from highschool has a 69 440 + 4bbl GTX we terrorized our neighbor hood back in the early 90’s. If you hear of any reasonably priced cudas, please let me know…
here’s some of my work (models)
This is a replica of a 69 Hemi Charger that was here in Canada, Owner sent it south a few years back for big $$$
This is my 340 Cuda Convertible Restoration project.
I had a 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 with a 383 4 Barrel, I spent alot of money on starters, motor mounts, ball joints and a timing chain. But yes, it was scary strong.
