Is there anyone else that models or has a layout in more than one scale? I have always had a very difficult time choosing one scale over another so I decided to model in more than one scale. I like just about every scale and feel all scales have their strong and weak points that makes it difficult to choose just one. After a long and difficult time of trying to choose one scale from the few I’m interested in, I’ve decided to model in more than one scale. I like Large Scale narrow gauge (indoors) for the incredible detail, ease of scratchbuilding and heft but it takes up a LOT of space. I also like On30 because it takes up the same amount of space as HO and scratchbuilding and detailing are much more relaxing than working with the smaller scales. The fact that it uses HO track, wheel, and coupler standards which are very relaible, and the availability of those beautiful and affordable Bachmann locomotives make it hard to resist. Because I can’t choose just one, I’ve decided to model in both Large Scale and On30 with some occasional HO standard gauge thrown in. Has anybody else had this dilemma?
I model in both HO and G, but certainly not on the same layout. G scale is outdoors in my back yard, and the HO is indoors. I also belong to a club with a large HO layout and an N layout under construction.
We have other club members with a mix of scales ranging from G to Z.
I model O Gauge, G scale, HO Scale, and will soon be starting an N scale layout.
Thanks to all that replied. No, I don’t model them on the same layout but since the gauge is HO standard on one potion, the On30, Gn15, and HO share a few segments of trackage due to the limited space available. The 45mm gauge is separate (more or less)
I have a small layout (36" x 72") and have n-scale and z-scale…I have the z scale raised at the back of the layout and am beginning to think out the scenery…my plan is to use some perspective to make it appear that the z-scale is off in the distance…the z-scale has two spurs, passenger station passing, a larger passing siding…and I’m going to convert the larger passing siding to a reverse loop to add some variety…once I get it all done, I think it will look fine…so far everything runs smoothly so it is time to get started on scenery.
A friend told me about another layout that had both n and z…they had two identical trains set up, one in n and one in z…the n would disappear about mid layout into a tunnel…and then short;ly thereafter the same train in z would come out of a tunnel further back on the layout givi8ng the impression it was the same train just moving off into the distance…may try that one after I get this one finished… if there is ever such a thing.
Sam
For almost 20 years I had HO, N, O, and G scale trains. It was only a few years ago I finally razed the N and O. I discovered that trying to do multiple scales spreads the available time and money ever thinner. Choosing one scale and sticking too it (and not regretting it) results in a much more satisfying modeling experience.
The ultimate is someone who has a tiny Z scale layout mounted on a G scale flatcar 
I model HO but have just purchased my first G-scale locomotive. I love the HO stuff and would never consider dropping it, but I have a lot more room outside than I do inside right now. I am building a protypical HO layout and planning to do a freelance G layout. The G-scale will cover an area in an island in our driveway. The island is about 150 feet long and 75 feet wide at its widest point and shaped like an egg. Modeling in 2 scales provides a change of pace and allows me to get outside when the weather is nice and still pursue the hobby I treasure the most.
I’m a member of a model railroad club that operates two modular layouts: one in HO scale and one in N scale. I run on the HO layout most of the time, but I do have some N scale eqiupment so I can run on the N layout too.
In HO I model CN and CP circa 1974. In N scale I model CN circa 1956-1958.
I plead guilty to being a rubber gauger. So far, I have limited myself to 3 rail O, HO, and HOn3. But since I am installing an elevated HO track on the 3 rail O, I have this gut feeling I will not be able to resist the On30 much longer. Even N and HOn30 are drawing me - I can feel myself getting weaker.
Ah, the advantages of being able to run 2 scales on the same track are zapping my willpower every day. My strong desire for accurate gauging and scale track is being eroded…
The voices in my head…I am a rubber gauger…I am not a rubber gauger…I am a rubber gauger…There is no hope for my wallet.
my thoughts
Fred W