Carletta Trains
The Z Scale Briefcase Layout
It all started with a piece of pink insulation board.
Go through the various Z scale pages and see what can be done with a little imagination, some creativity, and some patience! Visit the How-To section to see how I did a lot of the work for the layout. Every How-To page can be applied to any scale.
Scenes
See the various scenes I added to the layout. This includes the police car I outfitted with fiber optics!
Briefcase Construction & Wiring
I had to modify a briefcase in order to house the layout and wiring in such a small area certainly has its challenges.
Little Extras
Little extra details can make a BIG difference. See some of the little extras I put into my layout to hear the OOOs and AHHHs.
Important Tools
There are some tools you just can't do without. Here is a section of my most valued tools as I built my Z scale briefcase layout.