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But MY point is that as a newcomer you don't know what to google or ask for here! Getting the Walthers book at least gives a newbie somewhere to start.....

Of course, some know-it-alls may have the entire list of all N Scale items in their heads; or some folk may have bought all the catalogs out there, or visited all the websites, but for newcomers to N Scale, the Walthers Book, with over 450 pages, is going to be very useful. It may not list...

Hi Burger - I'd say definitely go N Scale for the 'serious' layout. I'd have to disagree to some extent with Umtrr-author: in that most of the locos and freight cars I consider are cheaper in N than HO and buildings certainly are. This might be different if you go for DCC (I haven't checked...

A few sources of information for buying N Scale stuff: Get hold of a Walthers 2007 N&Z Scale catalog, they list almost everything there is to get (except Intermountain trains for some reason); try out some other websites (www.4nscale.com www.nscalesupply.com www.wig-wag-trains.com); and...

Great idea! What sort of prices for structures (building and painting)? I guess that'll depend on size, but some ballpark figures would be handy. (Also check spelling of 'separate' and 'received' on FAQ page...)

Diolch yn fawr Graham - neis bod Cymro arall ar y fforwm!:thumb: My main concern is the large number of locos - some not so new, that I would have to convert. I think I'll stick to DC for now.....:(

Hi - I've got a very similar space, and am also looking at a basic l-shape. Like McBane66's friend, I'd also like to have a lower level (maybe only as staging, or maybe fully scenicked). McBane - how did your friend get his trains down to and back up from the lower level? Was it a helix? I'm...

Hi there - roughly 2.49 cm to an inch. Hope that helps

Aaaah! I hadn't got that (duh!) Of course, the N Scale train is to be a 'garden-like' train for Zoo visitors. In which case, wouldn't O Scale be better for the people and animals? Assuming that O is roughly 7mm to the foot, then N Scale gauge (9mm) is roughly 1'3", a good representation of a Zoo...

I've followed some of the discussions on which DCC system is best/preferred on the DCC forum. I'm currently operating DC in N Scale, and wonder whether N Scale forum members have any suggestions for preferred DCC systems/non-preferred systems in this scale? (I got no reply on the DCC forum -...

Miles - Michi-Skip would be looking for molds in N Scale - even less likely I think. Michi-Skip - Go for Preiser, perhaps make the zoo a small one to start with, and add to it gradually as cash beomes available!!!

I've followed some of the discussions on which DCC system is best/preferred. I'm currently operating DC in N Scale, and wonder whether forum members have any suggestions for preferred DCC systems/non-preferred systems in this scale? I own a Precision Craft EMD 7 that has a chip installed -...

Kato USA do catenary systems in N - check out their website (www.katousa.com), or go to Walthers: http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/381-23060 Good luck with this!

I guess most people will have learnt that Lunde Studios are no longer making their built-up skyscrapers etc:cry: :cry: :cry: But they will start some kits next year :D :D :D If anyone has any Lunde buidlings to sell - please let us know!

Model Power have a large range of N Scale buildings - both kits and built-ups (for the ham fisted like me who are useless at kits...!) From the photos on websites they do look, however, very plasticy (is that a word? - well, it is now! :D ) Is there a recommended matt varnish that might...

I'll need one day soon to replace large flanged wheels on some older cars with small flanged ones to run on Atlas Code 55 track. Atlas sell replacement wheels, of course, and whole trucks, but these come in various types. For example, wheels can be 33" or 36", trucks can be 40, 50 or 70 ton...

Try Woodland Scenics 'Foam Tack Glue' - specially designed for the job

Atlas Code 55 is a problem if you have deep flanged vehicles. However, it is easy and relatively cheap to buy replacement wheels/trucks if you do have deep flanged wheels on any items of rolling stock. Most manufacturers these days use wheels that can run on Atlas Code 55, or (Microtrains) sell...

Remember that Peco is based on British practice, and the loading gauge (both height and width) is smaller. In the UK a spacing of 14 feet would be quite usual (except in the old Great Western area where many lines were originally broad gauge [7'0.25"] which, after narrowing, left a wider space...

I've read that many of the Con Cor passenger cars in HO for the Southern Pacific are non-authetnic in that the SP didn't run cars of the type Con Cor has painted in SP colors. :rolleyes: Does anyone know if this is true also in N scale? I.e. how authentic are Con Cor N scale passanger cars??