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My only gripe with N scale is the lack of diesels (hey, I'm only 25, and steam was long gone when I was a kid). I model the NS, and I am in the process of planning a proto-freelanced layout based on the St. Louis District of the Kentucky Div. I used to be in HO, not very big, since being in the military puts a damper on large layouts, and the thing that switched me over to N was the 2001 NMRA convention. I saw many beautiful N scale modular layouts (my favorite being one from Oklahoma). That, and speaking with the Woodland Scenics reps there who had the N scale Scenic Ridge project layout on display. I was hooked after that. I handlay all of my track with code 40 rail, and right now am working to change out all of my wheelsets to low profile, and also changing the couplers to Z scale. But, that is strictly a matter of preference, and unless you are a glutton for punishment like I am (and crazy as well according to my wife), I wouldnt recommend it. If you do want to handlay, I recommend (and this is regardless of scale) looking into Tim Warris's Fasttracks Turnout jigs. Other than the lack of diesels, there really isnt much to gripe about. All of the diesels I have bought from Atlas and Kato are truly top notch! I would compare them to HO as far as quality, as they are both really becoming the same. Also, now that DCC is more out in the open, manufacturers are making it easier to convert. But, its up to you, I like having an empire in a small space, and I like detailing things. Go with what makes the hobby great for you. Matt
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