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John R
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New N gauge layout
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April 14, 2008, 02:04:04 AM »
Hello all.
I am beginning to plan a new layout in N and will be moving from HO to accomplish this.
I am curious as to the expieriences of other users and what brand and code of N to use. I know that with my old HO set (all Fleischmann) there were issues of some brands of rolling stock and locos not accepting the Fleischmann track very well, and want to avoid any potential problems before they happen
Because it is so readily available, and somewhat reasonably priced, I am considering using Atlas track, however the code to use remains elusive at the present time. Tru-Track seems to optimim as far as being realistic, but beyond that, would I be better off with 55, 80 or 83? This is going to be a fairly large N scale layout measuring approximately 4687.3mm X 2438.4mm and for a large part of the track I plan on using flextrack. I want to be sure that all of the track is capable of running different brands of rolling stock with the least chance of derailment because of the track.
Any suggestions or comments will be most appreciated.
John
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David
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Re: New N gauge layout
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April 18, 2008, 08:34:11 PM »
Hi John,
My experience with N gauge is limited. Still, I think that you need to make a choice between 'reliable' and 'realistic'.
Personally, I think that N gauge is very suitable for layouts that are only sparsely filled with track, to make the landscape look really majestic relative to the trains.
It also depends on whether you are prepared to buy new rolling stock. If so, and you're looking for a layout with wide curves, I would really choose code 55 track, as it gives you the best chance to create that realistic view.
David.
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David Hoogvorst
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Re: New N gauge layout
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December 17, 2008, 10:43:56 PM »
Just on the odd chance that you'll come back to look, I'll answer this-
I think you'll have the best chance with Peco Streamline code 55. It's available from numberless sources and represents a wide variety of track parts. They also have the most protoypical turnout sizes, a quality product line, and a long commitment to N scale.
You might ask 'Why code 55?'
The answer is that in N scale, code 55 corresponds to heavy-duty mainline rail in the prototype. Stick to Peco, Atlas, or Kato and you won't go wrong.
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Jeff
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