QUOTE: Originally posted by MolsonFL Been awhile since I've posted anything here but I need some help. My son is really into trains. I'd like to set up a layout for him to watch. Being only 2 I can't really make something that he can play with yet. What I thought of doing was building a shelf around his room and putting a layout on it to run around the entire room. Can anyone tell me the best scale for this? I'd like to use 1x8s for the shelf itself. Would N scale have a tight enough turn radius to make the corners? I doubt HO would...but if you know of a manutacture that makes something that would work, that would be helpful too. Thanks in advance!
Ray Breyer
Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943
QUOTE: Originally posted by MolsonFL I had thought about getting him something that he could play with now and do more detailed things as he grew, however, knowing that he may grow out of trains completely, I figured I'd get something that can be used in the future by myself for a layout or another child.
QUOTE: So, N scale has a 20" turn radius?
QUOTE: Also, being married, I can't go money crazy with this. Can anyone recommend a brand that's easy to work with (since I'm just getting started) and well priced?
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Building the CPR Kootenay division in N scale, blog here: http://kootenaymodelrailway.wordpress.com/