Ztrains: Z Scale Guest Archive

Z Scale Guest Archive
Here at Ztrains we like to talk... we like to talk to others involved in Z scale. We thought you might like to hear what some of the prominent folks in Z scale have to say.

With so many new designers and manufacturers getting involved in Z scale, we try to put a face and a voice to their ideas and products. Z scale is growing at a rapid rate with both new and established manufacturers and we like the idea of getting to know these people a little better. If you have a suggestion for a future Z Scale Guest, let us know.

June 2008
Joe Fugate is a scenery professional and producer of a series of How-To DVDs on the building of a model railroad... from conception to benchwork right up to the final scenery touches. In addition Joe also hosts a forum on his site where he shares his model railroad insights and experience. Read our Joe Fugate interview now

October 2007
Our new Ztrains Z Scale Guest is Micro-Train® Line Design Engineer Joe D'Amato. With all the new Z scale products coming out of Talent, Oregon we thought it was about time we sat down with Joe to see what goes on in a day at Micro-Trains® . Read this new interview now

April 2007
Join us as we speak with professional model railroad builder and noted Kalmbach author Dave Frary. Dave sat down with Ztrains recently and talked about his introduction to model railroading as well as some of his ideas about creating great scenery. Read this new interview now

February 2007
Paul Gear of MakeMyModel joins us this month for a sit down. MakeMyModel's newest designs feature fiber optic lighting for vehicle headlights! Utilizing 3D printing technology and online custom build capabilities, MakeMyModel delivers unique new models to Z scale. Read the MakeMyModel interview.

January 2007
In our inaugural Z Scale Guest article we visit with Reynard Wellman of the Micron Art company located in Austin Texas. Micron Art has just released a pair of beautiful Pratt truss bridge kits in brass. Read our interview with Reynard Wellman of Micron Art.