Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
[quote user="claymore1977"]Well the only real reason I am seriously considering the switch is so that I can FIT a layout in period.  It will prolly have to just simply scale down without changing much.  Bigger and Better comes with a basement :)[/quote] One other thing to be aware of when going from HO to N scale is how the couplers/trucks work.  In HO the couplers are body mounted.  With N scale they are mosly truck mounted and when upgrading to Micro-Trains couplers you usually purchase the complete truck with couplers built in.  I have found this to be a bit more expensive that HO but coupler height problems virtually go away with N scale.  Also coupler length is important.  There are short long and medium coupler lengths.  Different cars use different lengths.  I find it is really a matter of just trying to match what was there.  I buy my trucks by the 20 pack which will do 10 cars.  I always have some on hand this way and I save a fair amount of money.  I started early and have all of my trucks switched over.  Now I don't have to worry about a big expense of doing a massive switch over.  Just some thoughts.  I really think you'll eNjoy N scale once you get going.  I have always been an HO'er and really miss the larger rolling stock and buildings but what everyone says about the fact you get more sceanery and more space between buildings really ballances things out.  It is just a matter of getting used to the differences and not letting them get in the way of you having fun.  Rob Newman
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