For me it would be 3 rail O (preferably Lionel) or N.[^]
don’t know the scale but I saw a 15’ model of a BigBoy somewhere on the net
I would model N scale for the simple reason that I could cram a lot more trains into the same amount of space.
I have is a HO right now, think some day would like to get a O running around overhead on walls… around in room.
probably N as i don’t have any room for the bigger stuff like O in the room i have now.
Works for me. I love long Freight trains, deep canyons, long bridges and big freight yards and Engine facilities.
On3 to me would make an ideal garden scale as opposed to G[oX)]
I have to say n scale. what fun I could have operating long trains in a small space!!! 
Right ow I am modeling in ho scale.
ShaunCN
I have to say n scale. what fun I could have operating long trains in a small space!!!
Right now I am modeling in ho scale.
ShaunCN
Considering my obsession with railroading in small spaces N would be a logical choice–if I were to try to model, say, the Southern Pacific shops and yards in Sacramento I’d probably go N to allow me to have room for articulated cab-forwards and other heavy-duty things.
I picked G because that is significantly different from S. N could be an interesting choice also, same reason. For me the point would be doing a different kind of modeling - might do it anyway once i retire and have some time.
Enjoy
Paul
I clicked other. Not sure if 1:1 scale counts as modelling, but it is another scale that I’d love to get involved with… It’s one of my “if I won the lottery” ideas, to buy a disused station, lay a bit of track, buy a diesel railcar or two…
Not merely O, but Proto:48. With lots of steam, and full-length passenger cars in full-length passenger trains.
N scale. Cause there are so many great steam locomotives out, and more one the way. And you cram much more layout in a given space.
N definately. Just to be able to run a unit coal train
I would go with On30 or 2 rail O scale…No Lionel for me please.[:0][:D]
G or N or Z, I would also choose O scale but MTH and Lionel seem to be competing for the most unrealistic models. I like N and because of the fact I can run longer trains. I chose G because it seems very fun running trains through your back (or front) yard.
well if I could model more scales, I’d have to have a very very large and deep layout, put some N’s in the far back, HO’s in the middle and probably some O’s on the front and blend them to look good.
Then I’d take and build a big elaborate overhead mid-room system in G scale that had plenty of turnouts, sidings, ect and could be seen fully from a balcony.
And on the far end of this great room would be a 1:2 train that went out a set of doors, around my inaginary 200 acre land, and returned back to the big room.
Ok, there’s me dreaming for the day.
Jay
I checked of G scale. I will most likely stay with HO but my 55yrs+ hands and eyes make the larger scales look good.
N definitely. I have limited space and so will need a smaller scale.
Reed
S scale would be interesting, especially if I had significant room. I barely have enough space for my HO layout. I like N scale somewhat, but the size is a bit hard on the eyes. Can’t wait to move into a new house with a basement, regardless of scale![:)]