Editing Z scale (section)

{{Short description|Small model railroad gauge and scale}}
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{{Infobox model rail scale
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| scale  = 1.385&nbsp;mm to {{cvt|1|ft|mm|0}}
| ratio = 1:220
| gauge = {{RailGauge|6.5mm|disp=s}}
| prototype_gauge = {{RailGauge|sg|allk=on}}
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'''Z scale''' is one of the smallest commercially available [[model railway]] scales (1:220), with a track [[Rail gauge|gauge]] of {{RailGauge|6.5mm|disp=s}}. Introduced by [[Märklin]] in 1972, Z scale trains operate on 0&ndash;10 volts [[direct current|DC]] and offer the same operating characteristics as all other two-rail, direct-current, analog model railways. Locomotives can be fitted with digital decoders for independent control.  Model trains, track, structures, and human/animal figures are readily available in European, North American, and Japanese styles from a variety of manufacturers.