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- Congress enacted the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and we must now note that these ARE NOT TOYS, AND ARE NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN UNDER AGE OF 14. These products are Model Railroad Equipment and Accessories intended for use by adults.
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| #NZT-001 N/Z/T English Scale Ruler multi-scale
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| #NZT-002 1:220 English/Metric Z Scale Ruler
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| #NZT-003 1:160 English/Metric N Scale Ruler
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| #NZT-004 Z Scale Clearance Gauge Set
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| #NZT-101 New Railroad Ties, 6 Bundles
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| #NZT-102 Used Railroad Tie Stack
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| #NZT-112 Used Ties, Small Piles & Singles
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• There's one thing every railroad has in common: maintenance. Except for the (very few) U.S. railroads using concrete or similar ties, there will be a constant need to replace wooden ties. As part of this process, used ties are removed and set aside on the side of the tracks for later collection—or not; often you'll find small piles of decades-old ties sprinkled here and there along the right of way, slowly decaying in the sun.
• NZT brings you a unique yet simple detail loaded with character. Real wood scale ties were carefully distressed to mimic the features of real used ties, right down to the splits and tie plate indentations, then faithfully replicated. You get a total 28 pieces, varying from single ties to small random piles, all set in a carrier frame to make handling easier: just slice the part you want out of the carrier film with a sharp knife, and glue it in place. You'll be amazed at how much more realistic your layout can be when you add details such as this.
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• What makes these drums stand out from the crowd? They're not made in two-part molds; they're pulled endwise from one-part molds, so they have no parting lines. This requires the use of special slow-cure, high-resolution casting resin and deep, high-strength molds. We happen to think it's worth all of the extra work—these Z Scale drums look better than many available for larger scales. They are definitely foreground details!
• Only premium first-generation castings are used for production molds, and all molds and castings are cured under pressure for optimum quality—air bubbles are practically non-existent. The resin is pre-tinted in various colors to make painting easier, or even optional. They're available in three versions:
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• These detail sets feature wooden crates in various sizes and groupings. All of the masters were meticulously crafted from hand-cut strip wood, with some strips measuring as small as .012 x .006 inches. The smallest crate is a mere 7 x 8 x 18 inches in Z Scale. No shortcuts were taken, either: the small plain crates are not simply "cubes" of solid wood—they're each assembled from seven individual parts, while boarded sides are made board-by-board. These details are suitable for foreground settings on any layout.
• Only premium first-generation castings are used for production molds, and all molds and castings are cured under pressure for optimum quality—air bubbles are practically non-existent. The resin is pre-tinted a wood color to make painting easier, or even optional. They're available in two versions:
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| Switch Machines*
*These are non-functional models of prototypical track switch devices.
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• The humble switch machine is perhaps one of the most frequently overlooked details in small scale model railroading. One reason is they're not available commercially. NZT is fixing that. Based on one of several common prototype styles (right), the NZT Z Scale switch machines are finely detailed, thanks to exquisite laser mastering by Stonebridge Models.
• The switch machines are cast in black (the prototypes are usually either black or silver), and the roadbed parts are textured and tinted to match the corresponding roadbed track products as best as practical. Assembly is simply a matter of coloring the ties (brown and/or black Sharpies work well for this), bonding the switch machine to the roadbed, and bonding the assembly to the switch; the switch machine can be attached to either side of the switch. They're available in four versions:
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| Ground Throws*
*These are non-functional models of prototypical track Ground Throws.
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• Real track switches will always have some visible means of actuating them. If it's not a powered switch machine, then it will be a manual device, such as a switch stand or ground throw. NZT's ground throws are modeled after one of many designs. These replicas are as close to scale as practical thanks to exquisite laser mastering by Stonebridge Models.
• Two types of ground throw are offered: an older style which is still very prevalent today and a newer version, which is nicknamed the "backsaver" because of the larger, ergonomic lever retrofitted to the original gear case.
• These ground throws come as unassembled kits. Each kit includes enough parts to make a pair of ground throws. The two castings in the older style kit have the lever facing alternate directions, so as to reduce the "clone" effect where multiple throws are in close proximity. For the newer style kit, the backsaver lever can be attached facing in either direction. Both kits include four variations of the red target shape, and spare target parts are provided, since they are incredibly small.
• The kits feature only first-generation castings; all molds and castings are cured under high pressure for optimum quality, and the add-on details are finely laser-cut. All parts are made in appropriate colors, so painting is not required, although a little rust and grime will enhance realism.
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• Although originally created for the TBS Jay Kay Appliances kit, this set seemed like a good candidate for the detail department. They should appeal to modelers into interior detailing, among others; for instance, given some rust and dings, they could be fodder for a junkyard. Or, strap some to the back of a pickup truck, and watch your visitors' eyes pop!
• You get twelve appliances, all different: three refrigerators, two ranges, a top-loading washer, a front-loading washer, two dryers, two flat-screen TVs, and a big projection TV atop a storage cabinet.
• The appliances come suspended in a carrier film. Simply cut the desired appliance out with a sharp knife. The sets feature only first-generation castings; all molds and castings are cured under high pressure for optimum quality, and the resin is pre-tinted a neutral color to make painting easier.
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• Found on countless homes across the country (indeed, the world), gas meters come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. For this reason, a carefully-chosen meter size will suit both N and Z Scales. Now you can add that final touch to your layout's houses, thanks to the fine laser mastering by Stonebridge Models.
• All molds and castings are cured under pressure for optimum quality. The resin is pre-tinted an appropriate color to make painting easier—a few hints of rust here and there, and a dab of white paint on the meter display, are all that's needed.
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