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Track and Engine Type
A different Mike who posted below writes:
“it’s been a while since I have been in the hobby so do I buy a set or individual engine and cars? Wondering about the type of track, brand for all of the above? I want N scale, diesel, and am looking at small layout and a mining scene. Thanks.”
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A train set generally comes with an oval of track so you have stuff to get started with. That does not mean you have to stay with that type of track when you make your full layout. You can, of course, but it isn’t necessary since any track in the scale you use will work. I would suggest checking out some of the many YouTube videos on starting a new layout and choosing track. Pretty much everyone has their own opinions and favorites. For my N scale layout, I combined Atlas flex-track with Peco turnouts. I haven’t decided on what to use on my next layout.
Perhaps finding a n scale club, where you can test various brands of engines and see what kind of track they use/ recommend could be most helpful. Hearing about what others have to say regarding manufacturers, types of cars & locomotives, laying track, etc could be helpful too.
Visit some model railway exhibitions and see what sort of layout ideas you like the look of.
Search for “N scale railroad freight set” or “N scale ore hopper” (etc etc) on Ebay or google it.
Research real mining railroads for the type of loco and wagons for your chosen era.
There are certain bridges, with peers, from micro engineering that can be adapted to run trains underneath. Just need to be creative.