One layout HO and N

[Anonymous]

Has anyone ever seen or heard of an N scale layout on top of HO scale? What I mean is well, I have a 4x8 layout table originally planned for an N scale layout with 2 main lines. But then I started thinking about all the HO scale stuff I have and the thought of having an HO layout on the bottom with N scale built on foam boards as if to be looking up into the mountains at a smaller train. Any suggestions or am I totally way off base in my idea? Thanks in advance!

[Anonymous]

I've seen it done in hobby shops for demonstration purposes - HO, N and Z.

I've thought about adding some N scale track in the mountains of my HO layout - I dabbled in N scale for a time once. It wasn't for me, but I still have a couple locos and some flex track hanging around.

John

[mikebonellisr]

It works for me.I use N scale models of a coal distributor,hoppers,deck girder bridge and a unpowered switcher for forced perspective on a 12'shelf with the HO stuff in the foreground.Though the N scale are static models,it would be easy enough to power them.It's pretty effective,especially when a lot of it is hidden behind structures and trees.

[Anonymous]

Ultimately, trains on my N scale Muddy Creek will reach Lake Champlain, Lake Ontario or The Saint Lawrence River. At one of those places will be a dock to transfer lumber and ore to ships

I'm looking at this section being a smaller 2'x10' HO switching layout in another room completely, with staging representing the N Scale Empire next door. This way I can get my fill of complicated switching activities in a larger scale in a smaller area in more highly detailed scenes.

The same little cars that leave the mountains arrive at the docks about twice as big as when they left home. Don't ask me how. I think it is forcing perspective to the extreme.

Wayne

[TurboOne]

Wayne you have an awesome mind for thinking of things in your head and then typing them in here. I just picture the layout you described....it looks awesome. You put so much into such a small place and made it sound practical.. Great mind....[:D]

[jhoff310]

I have seen it done, was rather neat looking. Ho scale layout with N scale trains working a strip mine ste in the far back corner of the layout. I have thought about doing some N scale on my layout for a "live steam" ride on choo choo. Some of the folks in my HO scale community are NIMBYs, the vote goes to the city council ( my wife and son)after i get I get my trains running.
jeff

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by TurboOne

.......[:D]

Gosh [:I] Blush...Thanks.
I think what's helped me the most is my years of Architectural study, 20 years of design experience, endless railroad-related reading and mostly, my half dozen costly, failed layouts.

This go-round, failure just isn't an option.

Wayne

[IRONROOSTER]

This technique called forced perspective has been around for several years. You can do it with trains, buildings, animals, trees, etc. Usually it's done in conjunction with a painted backdrop so that the illusion of distance is continued. To be effective there needs to be a little distance between the two scales.
Enjoy
Paul