T Scale 1/450 looks like some interest and availability
Europe
https://www.tgauge.com/
Australia
http://www.hobbiesplus.com.au/t_gauge_.htm
EBAY
http://stores.ebay.com/Bklyn-Hobbies/T-Gauge-/_i.html?_fsub=1749142319
Shapeways
https://www.shapeways.com/search?q=t+gauge+trains&type=
https://www.shapeways.com/search?q=t+scale+trains&type=product
https://www.shapeways.com/search?q=1%2F450+scale+trains&type=product
https://www.shapeways.com/search?q=1%2F450+gauge+trains&type=product
ZZ Scale 1/300 Bachmann apparently discontinued line.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=zzscale+train&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xzz+scale+train.TRS0&_nkw=zz+scale+train&_sacat=0
I tried to sell my two cents worth, but no one would give me a plug nickel for it.
I don't have a leg to stand on.
Are t scale trains available? Any help would be great! Thanks Ron
Metro Red Line This is the first I've ever heard of ZZ scale! It looks more viable than T scale, judging from the YouTube layout videos I've seen.
This is the first I've ever heard of ZZ scale! It looks more viable than T scale, judging from the YouTube layout videos I've seen.
It appears that ZZ scale is only supported by Bandai and only Japanese prototypes are modeled.
Whereas T gauge is currently made by three companies and models of Japanese, British, and American prototypes are being offered:
http://www.t-gauge.net/
T gauge appears to have a wider international following.
A fellow has had one set up the last couple of years at a December show up in Winooski,VT. Don't know if he will be at the show at the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds in March or not. The show is listed under Coming Events above. Could ask if he is going to be there. Sorry, I don't have his name. He isn't selling them, but he found where to get them anyhow.
Good luck,
Richard
balex Hobby Link Japan seems to have Bandai's B Train Shorty line. Those are N scale - sadly, not what I'm looking for. - Bob
Hobby Link Japan seems to have Bandai's B Train Shorty line. Those are N scale - sadly, not what I'm looking for.
- Bob
Too bad. Might want to email them to see if they are interested in adding them to the lines they carry.
Bandai ZZ trains are battery powered trains, running on plastic track. The scale is 1/285 or 1/300 (for the Shinkansens). ZZ trains used to be the smallest available model trains until the introduction of T scale by Eishindo.
AFAIK, Bandai offers only track and three different rail cars. No buildings, no accessories.
Bandai ZZ trains are a rare bird, even in Japan. I doubt that there is a source outside of Japan, where you could by them.
T-gauge is different. Eishindo is slowly but steadily expanding their program. The US distributor is TrainAdsA (www.trainaidsa.com).
balex ZZ scale is by Bandai. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_scale. It's smaller than Z. T Scale is smaller still. TT scale is bigger than I want. - Bob
ZZ scale is by Bandai. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_scale. It's smaller than Z. T Scale is smaller still. TT scale is bigger than I want.
While not in the US, Hobby Link Japan is a great store. Items that are hard to find or not available in the US, Often have items in stock that don't arrive in US stores until weeks later (if ever), Generally reasonable prices (sometimes lower than from US sources, even with shipping cost to the US), real time inventory, easy to use shopping cart and checkout, prompt shipping. I have never had a problem buying from them. Prices are in Japanese Yen, but they list the approx US $ equilivant. Actual $ cost depends on actual exchange rate, but approximations are very close.
http://www.hlj.com/#!Page=1
Are the Bandai trains they carry what you are looking for?
my bad I thought you got the two mixed up. they make trains smaller than TT, maybe an optivisor would be a great investment.
SP&S modeler, 1960's give or take a decade or two for some equipment.
http://www.youtube.com/user/SGTDUPREY?feature=guide
Gary DuPrey
N scale model railroader
Burlington Northern #24, it's not Z scale or TT. I'm really looking for ZZ scale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_scale), which is smaller than Z, or T scale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T_scale) which is smaller than ZZ (!).
Never heard of ZZ scale, just Z. T scale was started by a Japanese company. Check this site for more information including dealers.
Good lick
Paul
I have seen some T gauge equipment and track at a train show last year. T gauge is smaller than Z if you can imagine. I didn't get any info on where it is being sold in the US. The scale of T gauge is 1:450. I just googled T Gauge electric trains and some sites came up and I found some track and rolling stock on ebay.
Maybe you should Google for TT or Z scales. TT scale has not been made in the US for some time. I think there may be some German companies that make models in that scale. Z scale is available in the US. Micro Trains makes US prototype models:
http://www.micro-trains.com/nr-1301_gn.php
Jim
Modeling BNSF and Milwaukee Road in SW Wisconsin
Z scale
tt scale
http://www.micro-trains.com/rbbb_Sets.php z scale is one of MTl's specialties
couldn't find much on TT gauge other than it being popular in eastern europe.
I'm interested in getting some z scale trains maybe next month I will wrangle myself a couple BN F's and some train cars.
Hi,
I've Googled around and have not been able to find a source for ZZ or T scale trains in the US. Are there any good online stores? Even better, are there any in Massachusetts or neighboring states?
Thanks,
Bob