Just not sure which way I want to go either HO or N scale I did have a lot of HO trains
don`t have much now. Do have a few N scale and was thinking about going N scale.
Any Pros or Cons Thanks RICK
That´s an easy one … [:D]
HO scale
- Pro: size
- Con: size
N Scale
- Pro: size
- Con: size
Seriously, you need to answer that question yourself. The choice of scale depends on the space you can dedicate for your layout, the type of operation you would like to model, the era etc.
N scale requires a little more than half of the space you need for HO scale, so you can put a lot more railroading in the same space.
HO scale is the most widely used scale, so the supply situation is much better than in N scale. If you like steam with sound, there is not much available in N scale - yet.
My personal choice is HO scale (or even bigger) - I like to be able to see all these details, not only know that they are there … [swg]
Hi, This subject comes up frequently. I did a search in “Search Community” at right using the syntax “pros and cons of n scale” and this 2004 thread was the first hit. It should help you to orient yourself to your question.
http://cs.trains.com/trccs/forums/p/12373/139880.aspx#139880
-Crandell
All scales have advantages and disadvantages. Currently, 6 scales (Z, N, HO, S, O, and G or Large Scale) have adequate commercial support although they probably aren’t all at your LHS. That is they have track, turnouts, locomotives, cars, structures, etc. from several companies. TT, between N and HO, has limited support.
In general, larger scales favor building with easier to handle pieces and greater detailing possibilities and the trains have a greater presence. Smaller scales favor long trains, scenic setting, and layouts in small spaces (although you can have some kind of layout in any scale on a 4x8 sheet of plywood). HO has some economy lines if cost is a prime consideration.
Personally, I started with HO and found it too small. So I changed to O scale and found it too big. Then I changed to S scale and found it just right.
Enjoy
Paul
If you are young and have good eyesight and coordination, N will probably work for you. There is also more and more RTR equipment and structures on the market in both scales, if you aren’t into kit building. As stated above, it’s your choice, governed space and by what you would like to do.
Have fun,
Don’t choose a scale different from mine. Such a decision would reflect badly upon me.[:-,]
Mark
But, who has room enough for a 1:1 scale layout?
OTOH, I wouldn’t recommend my scale to anyone on this side of the Pacific unless they’re into Japanese prototype. Not much of anything American in 1:80 except for a few imported pre-1900 steamers built by Porter and Baldwin for Japanese railways.
Chuck (Modeling Central Japan in September, 1964 - with two 1890s Baldwins)
You don’t?!
Mark[swg]