Hello I'm new to your forum

[Anonymous]

As a new user of this forum I would like to say hello I am In North Wales UK Near the town of MOLD Not far from A few preserved Narrow Gauge Railways such | as the FFestiniog and Tal-y-Llyn, and very close to LLANGOLLEN where there ia a Standard Gauge Preserved Steam Line about 8 miles long. I currently model in 2 scales G outside in the garden ( I have had a Garden Railway in one form or another for about 28 years. And Z-GAUGE (the 2 extremes!) I Know that Garden Railways appear to be gaining popularity in the states but I do not see much publicity on Z-Gauge over there, does it have much of a following? I should have added that I also own a few Broadway Limited H0 locos but my H0 railway is currently dismantled pending a possible house move! Steve Lewis

[AntonioFP45]

A hearty welcome to you! [#welcome][#welcome][#welcome][#welcome]

You're right, Garden Railroading has grown considerably in popularity. Haven't noticed a lot of activity in Z gauge, however, there has been a marked growth of N Scale.

Which BLI locomotives do you have?

Cheers and High Greens!

[Anonymous]

To Antonio Re the BLi locos 0n30 c-16 x 2 (for the proposed NG layout!) and 4-8-8-2 cab Frwd which is currently on loan ( Locally so I can keep my eye on it!) Steve

[Anonymous]

WELCOME ABOARD!
Please, use your international pass frequently.

[AntonioFP45]

QUOTE: Originally posted by steve p lewis

To Antonio Re the BLi locos 0n30 c-16 x 2 (for the proposed NG layout!) and 4-8-8-2 cab Frwd which is currently on loan ( Locally so I can keep my eye on it!) Steve

Way to go! Hope you're enjoying the cool music these BLI units make.

Cheers![:D][8D][8)][;)]

[Anonymous]

Welcome aboard, great to have another Welsh member! I'm from somewhere in the middle though I have relatives up in Llangollen, and have been following the railway in recent years via their website - particularly the "Wickham" DMU they rebuilt. My Great-Grandfather worked as a Guard on that section when it was still main line, so I've heard a few good stories passed down through that side of the family - like the horsebox that escaped while being loaded (with Great Grandad on board!), luckily he was able to stop it with the handbrake before it got too far!

[Anonymous]

Welcome aboard, enjoy the trip, watch out for the rats. Always great when a new person jouins, we wait eagerly for any new insights you will give us. [:D]

[twhite]

[#welcome] Steve--now we've got two Welshmen on board with you and Matt--terrific! You need to recruit about six more, then if you guys decide to form one of those incredible Welsh male choirs, I'd be more than happy to guest-conduct, occasionally! Enjoy the forum, it's a pretty great group of guys here (I've more than found that out.)
Tom [:D][:D]

[simon1966]

Hi Steve, I have a small Z scale set that I purchased more out of fascination that something so small could be so well engineered. Z scale may not be very big in the USA, but there is always some Marklin stuff for sale at the various train shows in the area. A couple of weekends ago at the trainshow in Collinsville, IL, there was a decent size Z scale module layout on display. It was getting a lot of attention.

There is a Z scale US prototype web site at http://www.ztrains.com/ and a Z scale convention in 2005.

[selector]

Always nice to have new members, regardless of their interests and experience. Welcome, Steve, and I look forward to hearing more about your hobby.