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What type of water should I use with waterslide decals?
Posted in: Decals / Transfers
3rd July 2019
Always use warm water from the tap. It doesn't need to be hot, just baby bath warm. This will just help the process...
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How big is a flock of sheep?
Posted in: Design and Planning, Scenery
4th July 2019
How big is your farm? If your farm is predominantly dairy cattle, then you may only have 50 sheep however if your...
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How do I cut flexible track?
Posted in: Design and Planning, Tracks, Best practices
5th July 2019
Once upon a time I would have said a newly bladed junior hacksaw and some warding files, but these days I would have...
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Where would I install a catchpoint on my layout and what are they used for?
Posted in: Tracks
9th May 2023
A catch point is a safety device used to prevent runaway trains from entering a section of track where they are not...
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What are powerbase plates used for?
Posted in: Tracks
2nd August 2022
Powerbase plates sound as though they're going to be very high-tech with lots of microchips, wires and a complex...
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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.

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