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  1. Guilford Railman

    60’ Cars With Body-Mounted Couplers On N Scale 8.5” Kato Radius

    I’m currently finalizing plans for my 20” x 33” micro layout which uses Kato Unitracks 8.5” and 9.8” radius curves. My track plan is the same as the 17” x 30” micro layout from Steve’s Trains only slightly larger obviously. He utilizes 7.5” radius curves and states rolling stock with...
  2. Guilford Railman

    1st “fully completed” N scale layout

    This layout was the test layout, the one I knew wouldn’t be my best work. However, it was a great experience and fun to build. I can’t wait to get started on my new layout.
  3. Guilford Railman

    Model Railroad Clubs for N scale in Western MA?

    Anybody know of any clubs focusing on N scale modeling in Western MA?
  4. Guilford Railman

    Trying out a micro layout (or close to one).

    I have recently gotten back into the hobby after a few years, and I have discovered I love the concept of micro layouts. I live in a small apartment and so the idea of designing and building one seems very fitting for my current situation. I also feel the challenge of making one will allow some...
    • Guilford Railman
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    • diesel locomotive industry micro layout modern era n scale
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    • Forum: N Scale
  5. Guilford Railman

    Hello Fellow Train Fans!!!

    Hello Everybody, I have recently begun to take part in the model railroad hobby again after a long hiatus. I spent the last few months working on a small N scale shelf layout trying out different things, seeing what worked for me and what didn't. I decided I wanted to begin a new project and...
  6. ChinaHaun19

    Who knew N gauge could be so gorgeous?!

    Months ago my mom bought herself an N gauge Bachman diesel-led train set to add to our house of train living. I would set it up then take it down time to time, and some of the train track got funky and the loco it came with became a little less reliable. Once I saw this steam locomotive New...
    • ChinaHaun19
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    • bachmann gauge locomotives n n gauge n scale steam steam trains trains
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    • Forum: N Scale
  7. M

    Returning, trying again with scale model buildings

    My name's Matthew. Originally from TX, moved to PA a couple years back. Always loved miniatures and found them somehow fascinating. I may have posted here years ago focusing on a site called www.NScaleScenery.com. It was - at the time - tied to Shapeways and attempted 3d printing products, but...
    • mtthornb
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    • architecture buildings ho scale buildings miniature buildings model train structures n scale paper modeling tt scale z scale
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    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  8. SunsetLimited

    Modern Strip Mall/Custom Decals

    Hey all, I've recently been experimenting with custom ink-jet printed decals, and as part of the project I found an N Scale Strip Mall on eBay. I think it was 3D Printed. I painted it and applied my custom decals. Let me know what you think! Cheers, Mitch
  9. SunsetLimited

    Chalk/Acrylic Weathering

    Hey everyone, It's been a long time since I've posted. I have some photos of some weathered cars I've done. I like to think that my skill level gets a little better every time. I don't use air brushes, and I model N Scale. Let me know what you think. Thanks, Mitch
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    Kato EMD SD45
    • Hunter2678
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    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
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    Kato N Scale SD70 CSX
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    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  12. SunsetLimited

    Custom Weathered N Scale Cars

    Hey guys, I'm back with some photos of some N Scale weathered cars. Some had been weathered previously and I've touched them up. Others are new. I have done a CN and CSX general service boxcar, a UP and CSX covered hopper in fertiliser service, and a CP Cylindrical covered hopper. I apologise...
  13. L

    attach nano light to ceiling

    I'm working on converting a Zepher passenger car into a roadside diner. I would like to light it and have inserted a nano light (Just Plug) into the car through the floor. What is going to be the best way to attach the light to the ceiling of the car? Thank you.
    • llwb
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    • interior lighting n scale
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: N Scale
  14. Breor47

    Help Save a Kato?

    Hello all. I recently mentioned that I had a broken Kato locomotive on another thread. This locomotive has seen better days, and now suffers from a multitude of issues I haven't been able to fix. I'm 16, and only a casual modeler, so I don't have a quarter of the experience I know some of you...
    • Breor47
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    • breor kato n scale parts
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: N Scale
  15. K

    New Model Train Website!!!!!

    Hi Everyone, I recently completed a custom Z scale briefcase layout. I did an enormous amount of work on it and made it very detailed. I then created a website, http://www.CarlettaTrains.com, about it which has a "How To" section along with pictures of the various scenes and extra detail...
  16. J

    Kato Track Plans

    I have been trying to see if there is a good illustration showing all the available Kato trackplans. Well, I found it! And, it's on the back of the Kato M1 Master Set I just bought. This is very helpful for me, and I hope it is for you too. This photo is also available in full resolution on my...
    • johnmiller
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    • kato layout layouts n scale n scale starter
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: N Scale
  17. J

    Hello from the Memphis Area!

    My name is John Miller, and I'm from Olive Branch, Mississippi. It is a suburb of Memphis, just across the Tennessee/Mississippi state line. I have various model trains of different guages: N, HO, O and G. Because space is limited, and I want to make the most of it, I want to make a nice little...
  18. R

    Atlas N-Scale GP-9 High Voltage Issue

    Has anyone out there had issues with an out-of-the-box Atlas N Scale GP-9 DCC. Mine requires the speed to be higher then 40 to get it to start crawling down the track. Checked speed charts and everything looks good there. At a loss over here! Atlas 40000457 GP-9 Locomotive NCE DCC Decoder...
  19. N

    I would like to know more about this gold Monon train. Please help!

    I am now in the ownership of this set of three Monon trains that I know nothing about. They have passed hands a few times and although most of the trains I've researched generally bring in results I cannot find anything about this set which only intrigues me more. They fit on an N scale track...
  20. L

    Getting started N scale

    So! Me and my dad are planing on using my old room to build an n scale layout. We have a friend in the local club that we we probably be going to frequently for questions and what not. The space we plan to use is up against the wall of the room in a big L shape the dimensions of what we have to...
    • L&Wrice
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    • benchwork getting started layout design layouts n scale
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Track Plans




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