Comments on: N Scale Layout Information https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/10/n-scale-layout-information.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=n-scale-layout-information Model railroads and model trains Sat, 26 Oct 2013 11:07:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Barrie Morgan https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/10/n-scale-layout-information.html#comment-4663 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 11:07:51 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2797#comment-4663 Hello Mike S,
Thanks for your reply, I’ve been reading articles about layouts you mentioned.
Regards,
Barrie

]]> By: Barrie Morgan https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/10/n-scale-layout-information.html#comment-4629 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 04:46:40 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2797#comment-4629 In reply to Mike Lee.

Hello Mike,
Thanks for your tips. I would be interested in seeing a plan of your layout if possible.
Regards,
Barrie

]]> By: Mike Stickland https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/10/n-scale-layout-information.html#comment-4616 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 06:18:45 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2797#comment-4616 I built a layout measuring 10′ x 4′ which was just perfect because it was long enough to have a decent sized station. Along the long side (at the back) was my fiddle yard, and I was able to run 6 trains at a time. It included a goods yard for shunting, so plenty to do.

]]> By: Barrie https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/10/n-scale-layout-information.html#comment-4602 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:17:40 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2797#comment-4602 In reply to R. Olivarez.

Thanks for your helpful comments guys, regards, Barrie.

]]> By: Mike Lee https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/10/n-scale-layout-information.html#comment-4591 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 05:00:09 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2797#comment-4591 Build a 2.5 x 8 foot switching layout and build a fiddle yard behind that. this gives the trains a place to come from and go to. If you go high density, you should be able to 25 places to leave cars. Put in a small yard and interchange and you will be busy for days running the layout by your self.

]]> By: R. Olivarez https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/10/n-scale-layout-information.html#comment-4587 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 03:08:22 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2797#comment-4587 I’ve seen small “N” scale on a 2 foot by 4 foot base to large layouts that occupy a 20 foot by 40 foot room. I say, think about how much room or space that you are willing to dedicate to your layout. Think of where you want to model. Is it in the city/town or in the country/outback? What type of engines do you want to use, steam, diesel, electric traction or a combination of engines, (generally determines what time period)? After you decide about them, do research about the type of area you planning for, the type of engines and rolling stock used in the time and area that you are thinking of. Then with paper and pencil, rough out different ideas that you want to have in your layout. Don’t forget to consider possible later expansion of the layout. Remember to check the Internet and model railway books for ideas.

After you do that, then consider what you can do with the tools and skills that you have and work out a layout that fits your needs and desires. Then go for it.

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