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[Anonymous]

I have been in N scale since 1976 and there wasn't a lot of quality locomotives available, I am still in N scale and now is the time to be in this scale, we have quality everything available now, just about anyway. I don't plan on changing scales now, not after all the time I waited for this top quality stuff to come out. I must say though, if there was quality stuff like this available in TT scale, I would probably be temped to change over or at least dabble in it. I think it is just the right size trains, it ain't too big like HO and not too small like N or Z.
These are my opinions only
thanks, gene maddox

[Anonymous]

I have been in N scale since 1976 and there wasn't a lot of quality locomotives available, I am still in N scale and now is the time to be in this scale, we have quality everything available now, just about anyway. I don't plan on changing scales now, not after all the time I waited for this top quality stuff to come out. I must say though, if there was quality stuff like this available in TT scale, I would probably be temped to change over or at least dabble in it. I think it is just the right size trains, it ain't too big like HO and not too small like N or Z.
These are my opinions only
thanks, gene maddox

[Anonymous]

I model in Z-scale because of the challenge. Although there is not as much available as there is in HO, N, O, or even S, more is becoming available all the time. Z would expand faster if it got a little support from Model Railroader magazine. As far as I can figure out, the last time they did a full scale review of a Z product was in 1983! With friends like that, who needs enemies?

[Anonymous]

I model in Z-scale because of the challenge. Although there is not as much available as there is in HO, N, O, or even S, more is becoming available all the time. Z would expand faster if it got a little support from Model Railroader magazine. As far as I can figure out, the last time they did a full scale review of a Z product was in 1983! With friends like that, who needs enemies?

[WRGMILW]

HO & O gauges !

TMCC & DCC SYSTEMS ARE KEEPING ME IN THE HOBBY !
THE FELLOWSHIPS OF US MODELRAILROADERS IS #1 .

[WRGMILW]

HO & O gauges !

TMCC & DCC SYSTEMS ARE KEEPING ME IN THE HOBBY !
THE FELLOWSHIPS OF US MODELRAILROADERS IS #1 .

[Anonymous]

N-scale since about 1974.

[Anonymous]

N-scale since about 1974.

[Anonymous]

played with HO as a kid but then i inherited a sizable N scale collection from my favorite uncle so it just seemed right to continue what he started plus i have limited layout space (65 sq ft ) this will be my first attempt at a true model railroad

[Anonymous]

played with HO as a kid but then i inherited a sizable N scale collection from my favorite uncle so it just seemed right to continue what he started plus i have limited layout space (65 sq ft ) this will be my first attempt at a true model railroad

[Anonymous]

Because it is the easiest to buy track ,locos and scenery

trainmodeler
QLD
Australia

[Anonymous]

Because it is the easiest to buy track ,locos and scenery

trainmodeler
QLD
Australia

[ddechamp71]

QUOTE: Originally posted by mcleavel

I model in Z-scale because of the challenge. Although there is not as much available as there is in HO, N, O, or even S, more is becoming available all the time. Z would expand faster if it got a little support from Model Railroader magazine. As far as I can figure out, the last time they did a full scale review of a Z product was in 1983! With friends like that, who needs enemies?

Dear Mcleavel, I agree as you that Z scale lacks a lot of support in most magazines (except MR News and of course Ztrack), but to be true you must admit that in 1986 (OK not so far from 1983) there has been an article about a Z scale Feather River Canyon layout in ModelRailroader, and 2 or 3 years ago there has been a review of the Pennzee 3 -bay hoppers in the same magazine.
Cheers
Dominique

[ddechamp71]

QUOTE: Originally posted by mcleavel

I model in Z-scale because of the challenge. Although there is not as much available as there is in HO, N, O, or even S, more is becoming available all the time. Z would expand faster if it got a little support from Model Railroader magazine. As far as I can figure out, the last time they did a full scale review of a Z product was in 1983! With friends like that, who needs enemies?

Dear Mcleavel, I agree as you that Z scale lacks a lot of support in most magazines (except MR News and of course Ztrack), but to be true you must admit that in 1986 (OK not so far from 1983) there has been an article about a Z scale Feather River Canyon layout in ModelRailroader, and 2 or 3 years ago there has been a review of the Pennzee 3 -bay hoppers in the same magazine.
Cheers
Dominique

[IRONROOSTER]

I started with HO, but decided that I wanted to work in a larger scale. Looked at S but moved to O because of lack of commercial support. About ten years ago I finally got a dedicated room (11x18) for the pike and decided that for what I wanted to do, S was the perfect size. And fortunately, there is now commercial support. So I am building a pike that will eventually have a double track mainline oval with staging and a 2 foot narrow gauge branchline in the center. Best of all I am having fun with it. S is a good size for building and viewing and I can run 12-15 car trains on the main (longer if I exceed the staging sidings).
enjoy
Paul

[IRONROOSTER]

I started with HO, but decided that I wanted to work in a larger scale. Looked at S but moved to O because of lack of commercial support. About ten years ago I finally got a dedicated room (11x18) for the pike and decided that for what I wanted to do, S was the perfect size. And fortunately, there is now commercial support. So I am building a pike that will eventually have a double track mainline oval with staging and a 2 foot narrow gauge branchline in the center. Best of all I am having fun with it. S is a good size for building and viewing and I can run 12-15 car trains on the main (longer if I exceed the staging sidings).
enjoy
Paul

[cp1057]

HO, I find best selection and easier on my eyes and motor skills than N. I do envy the physical presence of O and the ability to do 'all that' in N.

Charles
Hillsburgh On

[cp1057]

HO, I find best selection and easier on my eyes and motor skills than N. I do envy the physical presence of O and the ability to do 'all that' in N.

Charles
Hillsburgh On

[Anonymous]

HO primarily, with OO a close second, followed by N gauge, that's 1:144

[Anonymous]

HO primarily, with OO a close second, followed by N gauge, that's 1:144

[Yampa2003]

HO but I modeled N scale from 1972 until 1999 except for a 2 year dabble in HOm whilst outside I had 16mm narrow gauge.
Brian

[Yampa2003]

HO but I modeled N scale from 1972 until 1999 except for a 2 year dabble in HOm whilst outside I had 16mm narrow gauge.
Brian

[Anonymous]

Why Z scale? It is 2.5 times smaller than HO. Therefore a Z layout is relatively 6.25 times larger scale area than an HO layout of the same square footage.

[Anonymous]

Why Z scale? It is 2.5 times smaller than HO. Therefore a Z layout is relatively 6.25 times larger scale area than an HO layout of the same square footage.

[Anonymous]

mine's HO and sometimes i wish i had started in N so it wouldn't take up so much room [:D][8D]

[Anonymous]

mine's HO and sometimes i wish i had started in N so it wouldn't take up so much room [:D][8D]

[Anonymous]

It is interesting that this poll shows an almost even split between HO and N scale. I hope the results of this poll get to manufacturers like Walthers.

It would be nice to see a larger selection of Cornerstone structures for N scale. While Atlas, Showcase and Athern are doing a better job of producing vehicles, N scalers are still stuck with using mainly European vehicles. I'd like to see someone produce a cargo container ship that doesn't cost an arm and a leg like the one offered by Blair.

[Anonymous]

It is interesting that this poll shows an almost even split between HO and N scale. I hope the results of this poll get to manufacturers like Walthers.

It would be nice to see a larger selection of Cornerstone structures for N scale. While Atlas, Showcase and Athern are doing a better job of producing vehicles, N scalers are still stuck with using mainly European vehicles. I'd like to see someone produce a cargo container ship that doesn't cost an arm and a leg like the one offered by Blair.

[Anonymous]

N scale has too limited of a selection and prices are so high driven by the collectors who have practically ruined N scale.

[Anonymous]

N scale has too limited of a selection and prices are so high driven by the collectors who have practically ruined N scale.