Decided to go with the California Zypher with the Western Pacific F3A engine N Scale. I’ll eventually add the second engine when I have more money. Super Excited to start my layout.
Thanks to everyone who answered my questions in my origional thread.
Way to go Steven. It’s always fun when that stuff gets delivered. It’s just as good as opening a Christmas present, even better because you picked it. TF
Have fun starting the layout[;)]
Welcome, Steven. But be warned: model railroading is addictive! (I know, I caught the fever 65 years ago.)
Deano
Hey Steven!!
Congratulations!! I’m sure you feel very satisfied, and so you should! Fine choice!
Dave
“You’ve taken your first step into a larger world.”
-Ah… you know who.
Dan
Steven,A word to the wise…N Scale track work is less forgiving then HO so,take your time in laying so it will be smooth.
How do I know this?
A lesson learned the hard way that resulted in wasted time and yes money because I had to rip out the track work and start over.[B)][banghead]
The Kato CZ is a nice train. I don’t model N but I’ve often been tempted to buy one anyway.
[<:o)] Way to go Steven, I have the Broadway Limited version in HO and I ran mine yesterday. I had to put down a new curve, (6th time), I just can’t get it right eventhough in HO it is a 28 inch curve. The passenger cars do much better now although it is a little low on the out side track, may have to schim it up a bit, but the CZ coaches look great.
Eventhough I mainly run eastern roads, I still run what I like making my layout somewhat eclectic, but that’s fine with me. It’s not unusual to see a UP run through then two Southern F units with a freight behind.
It’s my railroad and I have fun with it. They are right about laying your track, take your time. I have also built a large N scale layout but with my eye sight I had to make a trade off and go with HO, I can see it better.
As you get into it you will sometimes have frustrations, but keep at it, the satisfactions out way everything, so enjoy and have fun.
Robert Sylvester
Newberry-Columbia Line, SC
I made a comment in your other thread, but I repeat, GREAT! on your set. I did look at your track plan, and your Kato set, all very nice.
Keep us posted on your progress.
Mike.
With Kato, you’re off to a good start, with quality equipment that will last. Most of the frustration experienced by newcomers to the hobby comes from their initial purchases. Welcome aboard and enjoy!
NHTX
Congrats on the 1st loco. Here’s to plenty more. I also don’t model N scale but like how you can get a fleet in a small space.
I can only second that!
Additionally, I´d like to recommend Kato Unitrack as being the most reliable track system for N scale. It is not as flexible due to the lack of flex track, but it works better than any other track!
Indeed Kato is a top brand but,for me my N Scale engines of choice is Atlas. Here is a example photo.
