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Multiply by scale factor ratio, HO = 87, N = 160. 87/160 x code 83 = code 45; code 55 is available in N scale. #6 work good (no scale factors to adjust here, divergence/distance is the same units in all scales), #4 is pushing it, especially when backing up truck mounted couplers. 87/160 x 18" HO radius = 9.7875" radius. N standard is 9.75" radius sectional. 87/160 x 20" HO radius = 10.875" N radius, use 11" sectional. 87/160 x 22" HO radius (long equip) = 11.96" N (use flextrack), etc Micro-Trains couplers for N scale can be had in both truck mount and body mount. Body mount better if curves are generous, but more work to install than pre-made truck/coupler assemblies. Micro-Trains and Kato are my favorites, there are many other good brands out there.
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