Hi,
#I am new today, been experimenting for 2 years with track and the way things work, very complicated systems 3d systems, 5 trains now on one line, JUST learning, no scenery. Analog only. When I have learnt what can be done, then I will build. NO ROAD BED YET, just learn how every thing works, no nails, megga small screws pan head in to the base board, between the tyes not the nail hole.( or UV glue in the middle or outside of the rail, comes off easily but sticks enough)

Enjoy

(PS. Keeps me awake at night thinking of solutions to wiring problems)

Chas

3d rises are easy now, m4 threaded stud plus chimney nuts with short lengths of stud at 90 degs. (Buy 1 mtr lengths and cut them down), furniture fixings M4 in to the base board, to support.

First layout I tapped spacing tubes top and bottom for RLs (relative level) between plywood base and track base. It worked very well.

Second layout I built RLs from PVC Forex and welded with Tetrahydrofuran, also worked well. Track was welded to PVC track bed.

Both bases filled with polyurethane foam which worked well.


Some information on my layout here:
https://www.marklin-user...rack-folded-dogbone-loop


Draw up you layout 1:1 (Z scale) on paper to create a master plan, with all your RLs. If you do a set of proper plans you will not have to waste time rebuilding the layout due to unforeseen stuff-ups.

Every minute spent on a set of plans will save 10 minutes in construction.

Thanks for the reply - that layout looks ace, will definitely try and take in (withou too much drooling ) knowledge from that one.

Yeah - planning will definitely be done prior to any major efforts. Get a plan together, put out the track to see how/if it works and then build from there seems to be a sensible approach.

They look quite good - I wonder if there's a UK reseller or if they only sell directly? Brexit has caused all kinds of fun and games with buying from mainland Europe. Anything from vendors not shipping here to extortionate customs bills...

Hi, I have a Merkur Z track-bed order in transit for my Noch preformed layout, and this stuff is fantastic! The tracks fit snugly into the fully moulded ballast,,,,, I purchased a bulk pack which was from the discontinued rebranded Noch range on EBay and needed some additional sections, which Merkur sell directly.

There is an issue on their site where it doesn’t show shipping options, but if you mail support directly they will sort you out! Shipping & Brexit fees 19 Euros.

Hello Mike,

Well done, you will not regret your step into Merkur.

As you may have seen from my past posts, I am an immense fan of Merkur :

https://www.marklin-users.net/forum/posts/m629213-

Have fun,

PJ

Hello, hope all is well.

It is to bad the normal makers of this type of product are out of business or not selling this roadbed anymore.

I did notice someone selling N.O.S. z scale roadbed on eBay during the holidays. Everyone seems to sell their rare and unusual during the holidays because a premium profit may be possible. When I saw it I didn’t think to much of it because I didn’t realize how hard to find it might be.

What I have discovered is that sooner or later, whatever you need will eventually show up, perhaps on eBay again or somewhere different. With everything
“Z” at a high price right now, I don’t know what it might cost. I covered all of my yard area with the sheet cork material described above, but just laid it flat and did not make a stack as shown. It worked in the yard flat, but it might not work for the rest of your layout.

Just have patience you will find something sooner or later.

Best wishes, take good care.

Dwight