Join the discussion on the following article:
Guide to model railroading scales and gauges
Thanks, informative article.
Having a lot of problems on trying to find a way to uncouple kaydee coupliers in New Zealand Any body have any solution would be very greatful Keep up the great aricles in the good ideas.mag Getting a lot
First article. I’ve been wanting to get into model railroading for years. I spent 20 years in the Air Force bouncing around the world and then 31 years in civil service bouncing around the world. NOW maybe, I can get started. Keep the information coming.
Got started in N-gauge about 20 yrs ago, just now trying to revive the hobby. All my power and rolling stock are at least that old, so I have a lot of updating and learning to do! I appreciate the basics articles…Thanks!
Excellent article, informative. Sizing references to scale very helpful. Looks like I’ll be in the 2/3rds (HO) department.
I would seriously like to communicate with Mr. Boyd concerning his hanging train layout…I’d like to do something similar in my spare room…If you would be so kind to e-mail me at :
crumpta@msn.com
Perhaps you could post a few photos, or a drawing as to your system…
I to just renewed my interest with my close to 40 yearold collectors train sets from the Bi Centenial era . I’ve just finished building a hanging 10&1/2 Ft X 5&1/2 Ft platform thats on a pulley system in my garage ceiling . Now my problem is laying the frack as I want to run 2 trains independently having one train travel up a grade to run directly over top of the other track on about 2/3rds of the circuit. I have the trestles and stanchions but just can’t figure out how to get the one train up the grade and cross over the other to run above it . More reading and research I hope will help and thats one thing I hope to get here . Thanks for the articles !!
Good article, about 45 years ago I built two N gauge layouts and now I’m getting back into the hobby. Although I’m moving up to HO scale due to my advanced age it’s easer to work with a little larger scale. So much has changed over the years, I’ve even installed a DCC ststem it’s the only to go.
i have a ho set .now it the one ror me. the layout is 23X23ft
Yet another great idea from MRM. I was first inspired by the hobby some 20 years ago and have been pluggin away at the layout of my dreams (sorta speak!)
Now that Model Railroad Magazine has come up with this tutorial, I think I will beable to really get my railroad up and going setting aside all my “opinions” on how to build - I now have some - way to guide me to proper set up and completion of my railroad empire.
Thanks MRM - keep up the great work!
Will
Would like to get info on converting N-gauge coupling on various freight, caboose, engines, using magnetic uncouplers?
I am confused by the narrow gauge ratings. HOn3 and the like…I see several different names for these. I am planning a pacific northwest HO layout, but would like a section of narrow gauge to run a logging operation on. Which of the narrow gauges is appropriate, and is the track specific, or they run on N gauge or what?
As a Brit I need all the help I can get at the moment, as I do not
know anything about railroading. I am use to Hornby oo gauge.
Looking forward to finding out more so that I can make a start in Model Railroading. Just perchased a Bachmann HO scale train set Empire Builder.
I’ve been interested in model railroading for years but never tried my hand at it. Now that I’m nearing retirement, I think it’s high time I gave it a try. This article very helpful but undecided as to HO or N for my first endeavor. Any suggestions for a first-timer?
I am writing in response to Johnny Middleton from Mississippi who is wondering which scale! My vote is HO by far. My brother got me my first set as a 6 year old, the first year they offered “N” scale and the store told my brother, too small, just for professionals". Well now over 40 years later, I’m glad I am in HO.
More things are available for this guage. Do some searching on the internet, and you will be amazed at the articles and “how to-s” that are out there.
Forgot On30 scale which operates on HO track but is larger in scale then HO. Also there is TT scale. Important scales if your looking for larger trains in small spaces.
If you have a lot of space, take HO
If you only have a small space take N or TT
If you only have a very little space why not Z
Great Job.I am into HO. Have an 4 x 8 layout which is DC controlled with 4 blocks.
To Evan Carpenter: HOn3 is narrow guage HO trains that run on N scale trackage. There is some prebuilt equipment out there, but expensive, and most is aimed at logging such as shays and the like. If you do PNW early logging there are some great books through here and available through you local hobby shop that can really open you eyes to some fine fun, and not just the trains. HAVE FUN!