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Can you get plug and play colour signals for DCC?
Posted in: Power and control
12th July 2022
Wiring colour light signals to a DCC layout can be a little daunting when doing it for the first time. That's because...
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Is OO easier than N gauge for a beginner?
Posted in: Model Railway, Rolling stock
28th October 2019
OO is definitely easier for handling especially for those of us with larger hands and fingers, but otherwise there is...
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How do I paint wood grain on a model?
Posted in: Painting
21st June 2024
Painting wood grain on a scale model can add a realistic and detailed touch to your project. Here’s a step-by-step...
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What is a tunnel liner?
Posted in: Model Railway, Assembling and gluing
10th August 2021
A tunnel liner is a sheet of scale brickwork, often moulded for detail and constructed from plastic, used to...
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What is the best way to glue a cardboard building kit?
Posted in: Kit building, Assembling and gluing, Best practices
11th September 2019
The best way to glue a cardboard kit like Metcalfe or Superquick is to read and follow the instructions that are...
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Can you get model buildings for Z gauge?

There are buildings out there for Z gauge layouts, but not in the same quantity or with the same variety as you would get for larger scales.

There's no doubt that Z gauge has got an established following of enthusiasts, but compared to that generated by larger and more traditional scales, it remains niche.

And that's where we are at with Z gauge, a much smaller following with a mirrored availability of products. If you are looking for Z gauge models, you will likely be able to source track, rail joiners and a token gesture of rolling stock from your local model shop, but you'll probably need to source a Z gauge specialist for anything beyond that.

Posted in: Kit building

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