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Hi, I'm thinking of building the Granite Gorge and Northern in N scale. I've been looking at the modified plan that is in the John Armstrong Track Planning for Realistic Operation book. But, I'm unsure of how big it would be be in N scale. Can someone help, please? I can scan in the picture...

Hi, Okay, last question about this. The new'ish 0-6-0 - any good? Thanks

Hi, What do you guys think of the Bachmann 2-6-2? I would like to get at least 2 steamers, and the 2-6-2's are only going for about $45.00 each (a friend is travelling to US in November, so will be picking these up for me). Thanks

Hi, Could someone PM me what the plan calls for? The only thing I have is a picture of the plan that I found in one of the archived messages here. I don't know what the components of it are, only that it looks cool, fits the space and has all the features I want. It's my first layout, so need...

Hi, I'm going to be getting a steam engine in a months time. My first. So, I've narrowed it down to either: Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0 Bachmann LIght Mtn 4-8-2 Model power 2-8-2. Can people to own these give me their comments, please? Thanks

Hi, I am starting to plan and get things together for the Scenic and Relaxed Railroad - trackplan by Atlas. But, I'm not too sure which turnouts to get - Atlas #4's or #6's? Thanks

Dirty - not weathered Hi all, The chap I got them from had them stored in an open box, out of their plastic boxes, in a garage, for about 3 years. That's how dirty!!! :) I'll try over the weekend. Will also take before and after photo's, so we can all see the difference, if you like...

Hi, I managed to get my hands on a bunch of 2nd hand rolling stock. BUT, this stuff is DIRTY!!! So, what's the best way of cleaning it? I was thinking of warm water with a little dishwashing liquid, and lightly scrubbing with a cloth. Any ideas / comments? Thanks Evan

Life-like on the web? Hi, Thanks for all the suggestions. Does anyone have a good site for Life-like rolling stock, in the $3 to $4 range? Thanks

Hi, I'm looking for suggestions on a train. I would like to make up a "flagship" train, for running when the club sets up at shows, as well as at club meets. I want it to be all the same type of car, about 20 to 30+ cars. Problem is, I don't want to break the bank doing it. I was thinking of...

Hi, I'm slowly increasing my collection of UP 85' passenger cars. But, I need some additional information, such as what a passenger train consists of. By this, I mean how many baggage / post / sleeper / diner / coach cars. Any suggestions? Thanks Evan

Thanks Hi, Thanks for the reply. Any issues with these? I like the look of them, and they're not too expensive as far a passenger cars go.

Hi, Please could someone measure one of the Athearn Bombadier passenger cars and tell me the size? There aren't any in the shops here, and want to work out station lengths for a module. Thanks

Hi, Please can you give me your opinion of these older steam locos: a 4-6-2 (Atlas), and also a 2-8-2 (Atlas)? I have the possibility of buying these quite cheap, but don't want to buy something thats not going to even move. I will obviously test run them before parting with the cash...

Hi, I'm looking to make an N trak module with a closed loop on it, so can run at home / independently of the others while at the club meetings. Does anyone have any suggestions for the track plan? Thanks Evan

Hi, I'm thinking of ordering some MDC Roundhouse rolling stock, but would like to get some opinions of it. I've heard rumours that it's quite "toy-like". Any commentse / suggestion? Thanks Evan

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Hi, I am looking to make a layout in a 6ft x 3ft area. It's going to be in N scale. So far, the trackplan I like the best is Scenic and Relaxed. But, I would like to increase the amount of track. I want a spaghetti bowl type tracks, as I get more than enought model building with wargames, and...

Hi all, Can you please give me your opinion of Life-like Rolling stock? I have seen a few places with these for sale quite cheaply, and am considering it buying some, seeing as I only have 15 pieces rolling stock at the moment, and they're a cheap way to bump up the numbers. thanks Evan

Hi all, Briefly, a bit of background: At our N-trak club meets, the middle line is the most boring to run on (glorified oval). If you arrive late for a meet, you run on the middle. To try eliminate this boredom factor, I've decided that my next module (or even the one I am almost finished)...