Marklin 8158 Z scale a look inside.

[@vitale6633]

Well Done ! I recently acquired the same loco and had the same issue. Took quite a while to free up the drive train. Runs like a champ now. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@hovermotion]

This was a big challenge, even building the Z scale layout was a even a bigger challenge..thanks. Jim

[@danielschannel444]

LOL love it, gotta save up those call offs for such days. Train looks great, i need to get one like that.

[@hovermotion]

Thanks for watching...Got a few more days like this...Jim

[@FourDollaRacing]

Polymerization is the fancy word to describe what happened inside the loco. Many greases and oils undergo this process over time.... And, with heat, friction, ultraviolet, or cycles in temperature. Great video and clever intro!

[@hovermotion]

Thanks for the info! Yeah this was seezed solid... I may get this set out again to see if its ok...I am going to build a Z guage layout at some point.. All the best Jim.

[@tomjenssen7486]

This is a fantastic little set Jim. It's amazing how they get so much fine detail into that tiny size. I've always had a slight itch to make a coffee table layout in this scale. You did a great job in getting this one running. I can only imagine how difficult and fiddly it must have been to do the work. Great video....Tom

[@hovermotion]

Thanks Tom.....JIm

[@fredwest7436]

The great thing about this set is you've got enough trackage for a timesaver if you plan the double slip as two points. Recently bought this set for a few bucks, much less than one used track set. Great as a first start and certainly during the cold dark days of winter.

[@hovermotion]

Thanks...yeah this set is a very good start set...jim

[@ngauging]

Good to see you stepping into the dark side Jim, as you know I'm avid user of the N gauge from many of my meet the fleet videos I've done. But the detail from these smaller model sets these days are amazing and engineering at it's best for sure. I'm buying lots of DCC sound stuff at the moment and love how much more life like it makes layouts and trains sets even have more va va voom to them now also. It's that time of the year again when the european shows kick in like Nuremberg toy fair and many others. The fact you played trains instead of working made me chuckle as I'm lucky enough to be able to do this every day. Keep them videos coming pal we need more of these to get our hobby out there on social media.

[@hovermotion]

Yeah...it is voo doo this Z scale its like the locos just moves slightly by its self when working on them and watch all the bits go out of position...I was using a magnetic tray to put the parts in as if you drop anything or if a micro part flips off somewhere it can take a lot of curseing and time to find..... Yeah sound adds a lot to a layout and in the last 10 years the tech for N guage and the new micro decoders and speakers make it easer to install sound in the factory or by your self. Ive been off today too and tommorow as the weather is too bad for my exterior repair works. So another day of expanding the automation and building items ....next is the Fleischmann ice experemental coreless motor fit out.... Thanks Jim

[@MiltonMoJunction]

I salute you Jim for your skill and patience. Robin

[@hovermotion]

Thanks Robin....this was a real challange..

[@thefrenchcake2084]

I use N gauge but Z is seem to be cute too

[@railway187]

Super interesting video!

[@hovermotion]

Many thanks Jim

[@marcodiaz6322]

I’m going to make my own custom made Z-Scale model of Springfield from “The Simpsons” using a 3D Printer, it’s even going to include it’s train and train station, because no model city is complete without a train.👍

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Z-Scales are so finely delicate, but well detailed. I would be scared to touch one. Great video and work. Just to compete a bit. We got 8 inches of snow last week, then thawed a bit, then deep freeze. We are at -21C, with a windchill of -37. Brrr. I didn't go into work either, and am about to work more on the layout- cleaning some track that have dead areas (probably some bad track, but will clean the rails and connections first). Anyhow, Cheers from a frozen middle of America.

[@hovermotion]

Hi Anthony, I hope you are stocked up in case you get snowed in.... Yeah ive just took the second green loco apart and it was a challange to put back..but its a learning curve as ive never touched z scale before....they require mag lights to work on as the parts are so small.. Have you thought of getting a esu or piko track info coach they are great for testing dead spots or any other problems..I have the esu coach I did a review on it. Jim...

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Great new video .Like it.Thanks.

[@hovermotion]

Thanks Dave..Jim

[@zeppie2002]

Märklin MiniClub is realy nice! I bought myself also a starter-set a few years ago. I was planning to make a suitcase layout... planning(...) Now I'm thinking about using it at my H0-layout.. Compairing to H0 it's almost a 1/3 gauge...😁 So maybe using it in a amusement-park-sort-of-thing? Who know's... Anyway; I like it! ...and I like your, realy complete, set also very much! Cheers, Jim!

[@hovermotion]

Wow...thats a vey cool idea you have...ive never seen anyone intergrate Z with Ho... I did have hoE intergrated on my layout but got rid of it for the big crane yard.. Many thanks for your comment.

[@theoldbayrailfan]

I’m your 10.00K Scriber

[@hovermotion]

Many thanks..Yeah I have over 10 k now..never thought that would happen when I first started the channel.... Take care ...Jim.

[@theoldbayrailfan]

@@hovermotion thank you so much I’ve seen this video so much and I just saw I think your channels interest congrats on 10 K sincerely Trent

[@georgewyatt6712]

Hi Jim. "wow" What a great way to spend a day at home due to the snow, with an amazing z scale train it so tiny but has fantastic detail to it I only have a 7' 10" by 4' 6" space in my study room so I would be able to have a fantastic z scale layout and still have room, but with my hand the way they are I wouldn't be able to manage it with it being so tiny. But hey your HO layout is Amazing.. Regards George...

[@hovermotion]

Hi George..many thanks.. Yeah ive been non stop today doing trains and work paperwork instead on been onsite working. Marklin Z is amazing very well made but I needed to use two magnifying lights and many fine tools including cocktail stick so to remove the metal gears without damaging them. You could get a nice layout on a door as a base. There are other usa makes that do dcc z scale with fine motors too. All the best Jim

[@georgewyatt6712]

Hi Jim. Thanks for your reply, I have R,A. which effects my hands so z scale as much as I would love to do a layout I can't I have even found N Gauge to small with my hand, which is the one I wanted to go for and I could have had a good sized layout. But I have ended up with 00-Gauge and everything is a bit cramped but hey it is what it is and will carry on and see where I get up to, but thank for the idea of a door layout and for showing an interest. I will keep watching your video's because you have an amazing layout. Thank you. Regards George...

[@ronineter1]

This set is super awesome for someone who wants to start with z scale or toy around with it. Its has Electric switches, plenty of track, a good consist, some scenery and all electronics required. That little black thing is actually a water crane. Personally i have this set without the loco to toy around with. (I got a BR89 instead) Also a hint for Z scale is that you can buy KATO z track that has a rail bed and a a smaller radius for if the loco can handle it.

[@hovermotion]

Cool thanks for the info....lol I thought it was a uncopler and its a water crane...its a stunning set....I am very impresed with Z and the quality of the wagons and locos.... I would love a Ice 2 in Z....I may get one. Jim

[@Pierieliepiepielozzy]

You're refering to the Rokuhan Z Track. They have a variety of good quality track with rail bed and indeed a smaller radius than Märklin. The Kato brand is mainly focussed on N scale.

[@ronineter1]

@@Pierieliepiepielozzy lol, i indeed meant Rokuhan track.

[@MrPrincepop]

What a great way to spend a snow day.

[@MrPrincepop]

@dan cussin I'd make an exception for a beer run (and have) on a snow day.

[@vwgolfer1873]

Cool change of pace Jim cant wait to see what you come up with. - Matt

[@hovermotion]

Hi Matt, I hope you are good ..yeah not sure myself..

[@ollychap1985]

What a great set that is. Well done for getting it running again

[@hovermotion]

Many thanks Oliver...Jim

[@spurndigital-stefansmodell4650]

The Good Old Z^^

[@sky173]

Nice video. Too bad I didn't see this a few hours ago... I just repaired an engine just like this one.

[@hovermotion]

Thanks....its a tricky guage to work on...

[@DavidAmmerlaan]

Nice job. Putting those engines back together correctly is tricky

[@hovermotion]

Many thanks....jim

[@ewoodrailway]

Great little pack

[@travisolson9190]

I always had a hard time keeping mine running correcting. Looks like this one was alright after a tune up

[@hovermotion]

Hi Travis, Yeah the two locos ran well after a wheel service...there is so much that can be done with Z as space is not an issue.

[@ferromodelismorvcharmel4666]

Que hubo mi pana... viendo tu vídeo (como siempre) pero en especial el inicio o la introducción con esa calle llena de nieve y lo mas que disfruto no es tanta la nieve, que es muy linda demás está decirlo, pero como en mi país no cae sino solo en una zona muy lejos de donde resido... pero lo que mas veo con nostalgia es la tranquilidad con que se ve la calle y los carros que pasan, mientras en mi país no logro concentrarme en seguir haciendo lo que a ti y a mi nos gusta (las maquetas) por que ni siquiera sabemos cual será el futuro de mi tierra, ayer mi esposa me decía que empacara mi maqueta en una maleta para que nos fuéramos con los niños del país... y yo le decía que en una no cabria tal ve ni en 2 pero ella insistía... en fin esa conversación tal ves siga hoy...jajaja en fin lo siento por expresar por este medio y en un contexto tan distinto toda esta cuestión solo que bueno la imagen introductoria me emocionó... Saludos desde un remoto y por ahora triste país llamado Venezuela

[@hovermotion]

Hola , Sé que es agradable ver que los autos pasan bien y despacio. La nieve disminuye el ritmo de la vida, lo que es agradable de ver, creo que cuando la gente corre demasiado. Espero que su país tenga un futuro mejor y les deseo a usted y a su familia mejores tiempos para el futuro, tengan cuidado. Jim

[@pgclift51]

Great job getting inside the loco - you must have great eyesight and very steady hands.

[@hovermotion]

Yeah its very fiddley work but worth doing..

[@Arunkishor3d]

nice!

[@apogeedata]

My god my friends we need a pedicure😂😂😂

[@zedwpd]

pedicure are for feet. manicure are for fingers

[@ILSRWY4]

Thats nothing for Chicago weather..... just another day. cool train by the way.

[@hovermotion]

Many thanks...the Uk grinds to a halt with 1 inch of snow normaly.....Jim.

[@ILSRWY4]

@@hovermotion I'll have to look into Z scale trains I'm amazed at the smallness of them, and yet they work!. And it usually takes a couple of feet of snow before Chicago stops... LOL...

[@MarAugBel]

Scale z 🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐😤😤😤 .... excelent scale H0 😎😎😎😎

[@lennydee3538]

There's not even any snow on the street!

[@zscalescottie4061]

Z Scale Scottie

[@loulasalle]

We have almost a meter of snow.

[@hovermotion]

Wow...this is nothing then but the u.k grinds to a halt when 1" falls...

[@mrk1075]

Do Z scale trains being smaller ware out quicker?

[@fredwest7436]

I don't think so, my start was with an old set and it still ran nice. Newer locomotives will have better motors but that goes with any scale. Your biggest enemy will be dust as with all scales but the smaller scales will also have less contact on the rail so keeping the track clean is essential. Generally it's more likely your wallet that wears out quickly since Z scale is a smaller market which means higher prices so I tend to look for new additions secondhand at fairs and such.

[@shaggygabe728]

How much did this whole thing cost?

[@hovermotion]

Not sure as it's my friends set but I reckon about £450

[@shaggygabe728]

@@hovermotion by jove! Thats quite alot of shillings!

[@rohandusa6566]

How much would something like this cost?

[@hovermotion]

Hi if you can find a set like this it would be around £300. The Marklin Z items are now quite hard to find especially the track.

[@zedwpd]

@@hovermotion Which sounds like a lot but different gauges sell just a locomotive for that price.

[@derekheeps8012]

Where do I buy this set

[@hovermotion]

Hi its not made any more only second hand from Ebay..

[@Calvertfilm]

Bet you're chuffed you got it going Jim. Laurie.

[@hovermotion]

Lol...yeah I was, I have the other one in bits now and its like a criptic puzzel trying to get the wheel sets back in...

[@Calvertfilm]

@@hovermotion Rather you than me Jim. So tiny.

[@grandcrappy]

A fairly pricey set.

[@davidrumbelow]

I guess you would have to have a dog free home with that size loco

[@hovermotion]

1 cat but she cannot get in the attic

[@MZTrainsChannel]

stay home ;)

[@hanzlobenicht6353]

Bachmann trains are more detailed