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Thanks, So for N scale code 80 should be OK? How about grades in such a small area? Is there a formula for this? My area is only 50" x 36" max, I want to do some grades, maybe a bridge. Do you recommend not trying to pack alot of track into it at first?? I want to be able to run 2 trains at...

Yeah Thanks Dave, I see what you mean.... Is there a formula for scaling this stuff in N scale?? Tony.....

Nice Hi Harold, Nice work you do, thanks for the links and your site. I will try some of your methods. Tony

Ok Ok Andrew, Thanks I am doing an N as I said only about 4 feet by 3 feet, but it will be multi train if possible. Tony

Ok....... Thanks, I am starting from scratch so maybe I'll take the plunge. Just worried that all the locos I need might not be compatable??? I am doing the EL in N scale and the products are not excatly falling off the shelves Thanks Tony

DCC is it worth getting into it right from the start?????? Thanks Tony

Thanks Dave, for the link I'll check it out. Yes I know I have looked into the road and the equipment available. There are a few loco's out there and I don't mind painting and decaling, but the decals are far and few between from I see. The good thing is I can run previous and later equipment...

Space Yes I know what you mean, I am confused about scaling the road itself. Is the road scaled at 1/160th also. It's a small space so I can't see how in such a small space I can get any real run in..? Thanks Tony

Thanks OK guys, Yes, I will go slow and deliberate in my designing and building of the layout. I have the road pretty much set as the EL, then I can run trains from the past before merger and later Conrail on this layout. I agree the building of accy's and scenery is the enjoyable part...

Research Hey Five, I am doing it all on the Net until I pick a road that is definate and then I'll build a library.. on that road. Just do a few searches and you will come up with way more info than you think. It's just a matter now for me to start taking notes on the key data that I...

Hey You answered both questions. I was wondering what all this prototype talk was.. Yes it is an art form, but I do consider myself an artist in more than one medium. thanks Tony

OK, thanks Thanks, I checked out your club link.looking good. I love research myself, as I said in my first post I am an armor modeler 1/35 WW2, the research is intense sometimes but I really enjoy it. I want to move onto MRR as it will be building a moving, living diorama. I have been...

Thanks OK, So is it possible to do the whole layout in say code 100 which I assume is the heaviest? Is it worth the trouble to change codes for sidings etc?? I would be more than satisfied with 12" radiuses on my layout. I will go with the flextrack for sure, just seems better and easier...

Thanks and? What are the codes made for, why would one want to vary the height of the rail?? For accuracy?? As far as the radius goes, yes I know that long rolling stock or loco's might not go around the tight radius. What is the smallest practical radius I can use? can I go with 10-12 inches...

Ok guys, What are the number sassociated with track, 80-100 etc? Also what is the real minimum radius for N scale? I only have a 30x50 area for a layout. Is flex track recommended?? Only for odd radiuses?? Should I go with sectional track for the straight runs??? Switches, I see there are...

Ok Thanks guys, Thanks for the link too Tyson some pretty cool small stuff there. Yeah, I am going to go with the HO to N reduction at 60%. I hope I can get a good layout going. Thanks Tony

Yeah I hope I can do a decent layout in this space. If I want to do the Erie lackawanna I would think to do it right I would have to follow their trackplan somewhat though?? The room I use now for modeling is nothing more than a large closet, which works great as no one goes in it except me...

Hi all, I have what is my workbench now, 52"x33". can I do a decent N layout in this space?? I would want it to be totally portable not to use the bench but to move if I ever had to. I am really leaning towards the Erie-Lackawanna anytime during their short history since it was a...

Layout book The book by John Armstrong,copyright 1957 is put out by Atlas, Old but hey that's what most of us model anyway. Tony

Thanks Thanks George and Z Man, Yes there are a few local clubs in my area that I want to get involved with, that will be a major learning experience. There is so much new stuff since I had my layout it's incredible. George, I would go with HO if I thought I could get a decent sized layout...