How to Build a Small Layout for Your Z Scale Trains

How to Build a Small Layout for Your Z Scale Trains.
I needed a break from wiring my 2x4 foot N Scale Layout, so I spent a week building a small 18” x 24” Z Scale layout! This was a fast and straightforward layout to build, taking less than 10 hours of work time. I built the layout using a starter set (link below) from American Z Line I picked up at ztrackcenter.com, along with an additional bridge and small track pieces, and then a bunch of scenery materials I already had on hand.

American Z Line Starter Sets: https://ztrackcenter.com/starter-sets

Clump foliage from Woodland Scenics: https://amzn.to/43wAvKF

Other clump foliage I used (great, but expensive): https://amzn.to/3PQG6Ii

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TRAIN SETS:
N Scale Kato Amtrack Set: https://amzn.to/3iyCbBt
N Scale Kato Super Chief Set: https://amzn.to/3B4ISS7
Kato N Scale Track and Controller Set 1: https://amzn.to/3B61UHF
Kato N Scale Track and Controller Set 2: https://amzn.to/3Y5hflZ
More Kato Track Sets: https://amzn.to/3OYcZQJ
HO Scale Rail Chief Train Set: https://amzn.to/3OVJizQ
O Scale Lionel Polar Express Train Set: https://amzn.to/3EQLcNu
O Scale Lionel Hogwarts Express Train Set: https://amzn.to/3Y5hM7t

KATO TRACK:
Kato Unitrack (N Scale): https://amzn.to/3kl9msS
Kato Unitrack (HO Scale): https://amzn.to/3kl9msS

CONTROLLERS:
Battery Powered Controllers that work great for N scale too: https://amzn.to/3umqFfa
Awesome DCC Starter System: https://amzn.to/3gZVbbp

LAYOUT KIT:
HO Scale Grand Valley Kit: https://amzn.to/3uiPvN1 (my first adult railroad project)
Track set for Grand Valley Kit: https://amzn.to/3VPyzsS
Building set for Grand Valley Kit: https://amzn.to/3F1b8WQ
N Scale Scenic Ridge Kit: https://woodlandscenics.woodlandsceni...
N Scale building set: https://amzn.to/3BsZMu3

TOOLS:
Benchtop hot wire cutter: https://amzn.to/3Voq1tk
My Resin 3D Printer: https://amzn.to/3gT2PEH
My Filament 3D Printer (upgraded version): https://amzn.to/3Uroph6
Snap-off Blade Utility Knife: https://amzn.to/3OXM1cj
Cordless Dremel Set: https://amzn.to/3VO86Mm
My DeWalt cordless drill: https://amzn.to/3gW5i18
My Dewalt cordless saw (current version): https://amzn.to/3H73Jbo
My Dewalt cordless miter saw: https://amzn.to/3VNnzfL
My DeWalt Cordless Brad Nailer: https://amzn.to/3XBvltD
Speed Squares: https://amzn.to/3IxfJ6h
Hot glue gun: https://amzn.to/3ZFcTmk

VIDEO AND AUDIO GEAR:
Rode Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3KhNlCy
Shure MV88 Portable iOS Microphone (Great external microphone for iPhone): https://amzn.to/3LmWw67
Smartphone vlogging kit: https://amzn.to/3rTXyPf
Selfie Mirror to see phone screen when recording self with back cameras: https://amzn.to/3KiCgRU
Canon SL3 (nice basic DSLR): https://amzn.to/3kdBHy1
LED light panels: https://amzn.to/36NZBNy

More Items:
NEC PowerCab: https://amzn.to/3acwox9
Digitrax DS74 Units: https://amzn.to/3M7KBbW
Pneumatic door lift stay: https://amzn.to/3x0AAb8
Toggle latches: https://amzn.to/3aiFt7P
Carry Handle: https://amzn.to/3GCsUAi
Drawer slides (Home Depot): https://thd.co/3M6XTpk
Drawer slides: https://amzn.to/3PYRjV4
Push Buttons: https://amzn.to/3M9eEQG

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