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I'm a newbie like you, <b>lfgx3</b>. I chose N scale because of the space factor. Not that I'm necessarily confined to a 3x5 board, but because even in a larger space (I'm currently considering something like a 4x8 with an extra peninsula sticking out ) I want to model a mainline, run long trains, and basically fit a LOT of fun into whatever space I do have. <br /> <br />Downsides--N scale stuff sometimes seems to be a little more expensive (locomotives, particularly). And I have had a hard time locating equipment that I'm interested in. I want to run Illinois Central stuff. There's a LOT more IC(G) stuff out there in HO than in N, and yes I've scoured the net. So, I've come to the conclusion that I'm just going to have to try to paint and decal my own stuff. I'm even gathering drawings to check the feasibility of kitbashing an IC SD70 (which I've seen in HO, although brass--$$$$$$$) by cutting the cab off an SD70M and replacing it with an SD40 cab (if somebody makes a standard cab SD50 or 60 it might work better). Anyway, I'm using the difficulty of finding what I want as an exercise in creativity and skills development. It won't be easy putting those teensy-weensy decals and details on, but I think it'll be fun. I'll probably be queasy about taking a razor saw to a brand-new $100.00 SD70M, but it's incentive to make sure I do a good job, and to make sure I know what I'm doing. If you want to model a more widely-loved railroad, you might not have any problem at all finding what you want in N.
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