Thanks, Catt. Unfortunately, like N-scale - Z-scale US steam is still pretty limited as far as options: Mikados and a Big Boy. Hopefully either Marklin and/or American Z Line can start expanding that in the near future.
Tom
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Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
Marklin has been doing Z steamers since they invented the scale.AZL also has steam to their credit.
TIM JONES1 I've seen some amazing new builds from American Z Line and the levels of detail keep getting better and better.
I've seen some amazing new builds from American Z Line and the levels of detail keep getting better and better.
I'm assuming the locomotives are all diesels? N-scale is pushing it with steam. I can't imagine a Z-scale steam engine working well or reliably because of the complexity of the parts. Since I model steam and early diesel, I won't be moving from HO anytime soon.
Now that Z Scale is no longer a new comer, how about a deep dive into the world of Z? I've seen some amazing new builds from American Z Line and the levels of detail keep getting better and better. Looks like a new feature section should be cropping up in the magazine.