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Z trains
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 26, 2005 1:53 PM
Were Z size trains ever sold in a brief case size case. Complete lay out.
Ready to run.
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Posted by johnnyc on Saturday, February 26, 2005 2:07 PM
Jim , here is the link , http://www.marklin.com/start/z.html , John C.
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Posted by lionelsoni on Saturday, February 26, 2005 6:10 PM
When I saw this topic, I first thought it was about prototype Z trains. Did you know that the Union Pacific calls a fast intermodal train a Z train? The name seems to come from the "Z" at the end of the reporting marks of most of the trailers and containers that they carry. See
hhttp://www.northwestrailfan.com/up_train_symbols.htm#UP%20train%20symbols

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 26, 2005 8:12 PM
Here's two of the best dealers to buy briefcase layouts from:
www.zscalehobo.com
www.eurorailhobbies.com

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