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[Anonymous]

I have an HO scale but it takes up way too much space. I'm thinking about getting an N scale. Any recommendations to trainsets, or trains.

If you have suggestions from experience,
Finlay

[Anonymous]

Get ready to spend some big bucks for quality mdse. They might be small, but N scale is pricy.

The Rat

[Anonymous]

I am not very familiar with HO scale but I don't know that N scale is any more expensive than HO scale. I have built a very large N scale layout in the last year and have spent about $2,300. I have six Kato locomotives and three large main track loops built with Kato Unitrack. I am very satisfied with Kato Unitrack because it is easy to set up, easy to change and it works very well but a lot of people like to build with flex track. I would not want to go to that bother. I had considered DCC but I recently got three MRC Model 260 power supplies and have no need for DCC. GOod luck.

[Anonymous]

There is not nearly as much stuff available for N Scale as you'll find in HO, but I think it's much more realistic. (longer trains, larger consists, etc). When shopping for locos, it's either got to be Atlas or Kato in my book. They're the only two that really have the details in this smaller scale, and run great! Especially look at the Kato locos, working ditch lights in N scale is a real treat, and you won't find that on Atlas units.

As far as rolling stock, there are all kinds of great companies for that. Make sure you convert or buy up front rolling stock with MicroTrains couplers and trucks (they really do make a big difference). Shopping online will increase the options you have for pretty much everything. Still support your local shop, but finding that different loco number or rare rolling stock check out the web (especially eBay).

Have fun!