Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
Hmmmmmmmmmm... how to respond. Well, I prefer HO and if I had a 15 by 15 room, when I started out in my hobby carreer I probably would have put an HO layout in there. But I am modelling N, because my room is smaller than yours. But over the years I have learned lots about N and how to appreciate it. I have been scratchbuilding in N - no big deal really. I've never scratch built in HO. There are some challenges in N that are a bit more frustrating at first. Your first attempts at soldering will probably result in some melted ties. But I only melted four of them before I got the hang of it. Use that track in the back of the layout. Some one said that N scalers are probably better track layers and solderer's; I believe that now. It must be terribly easy to solder feeders to tracks in HO- where's the challenge I say. Seriously, it takes about 10 to 15 solders to get the hang of it, and then you discover how "easy" it is. In that same room, you can have a wonderful one deck empire, but if it were my room; I would have a multiple deck. You have lots of room for guests. A nolix works well in N scale but not so hot in HO. A nolix is a dedicated area that allows trains to gain elevation, but is more open than a helix. If you decide on N scale, I can help you with a room design. BUT, if you chose this option, get a fax line I can fax it to. And tell me where doors and windows , etc are. I only do a rough mainline and bench work shape. Not the whole nine yards.
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!

Subscriber & Member Login

Edit post

Post Body

Tags (Optional)

Subscriber & Member Login

Users Online

Search the Community