N scale train set compatibility

[rmnadien]

Hi,
I am very new for N scale train model collection.

Currently I am trying to purchase some train sets. My problem is that, can I run a train, on a track, provided with another train set.

Pleas let me know the alternatives if available.

 

[eTraxx]

N scale trains run on 9mm track. That is the distance between the rails (gauge). The only problem would have to do with the code. Micro Engineering sells N scale track in code 70, 55 and 40. That is the height of the rail .. example code 70 is 0.070" or about 11" in N scale. This is the 'standard' N scale track. The other codes .. code 55 and more so the code 40 will cause problems with the oversize wheel flanges of most N scale equipment. The N scalers will have to jump in and verify this but from what I know you would be fine running on code 70 track.

 

[rmnadien]

Thanks for your reply,

suppose all the trains I am going to purchase in 9mm track. rather than track gauge, are there anything else matter. for example, electricity supplied to track, etc...

Just a bit about my self,
I am from Sri Lanka. Here we do not have any place to get the information regarding the model train sets.

thanks

 

[eTraxx]

Just a quick note on the difference between scale and gauge. Scale refers to the ratio of the model to the full-scale train. N scale is 1:160 here in the States but 1:148 in Great Britain. The gauge as I said, refers to the distance between the rails. Standard gauge in the US (and most places in the world) is 1,435 mm/4 ft 81⁄2 in. That 9mm distance represents that Standard Gauge at 1:160 scale. Here is a good reference for you to read.

Others need to jump in on DC and DCC operation

 

[rmnadien]

Hey,

Thank you very much for your valuable information.

can you please more elaborate on your statement

"Others need to jump in on DC and DCC operation"

 

[eTraxx]

From another forum ... "DC stands for direct current (vs. alternating current)... It is the type of current used on two-rail track, where as AC is used on three-rail track... With DC you will only be able to run one locomotive at a time on a track unless you seperate it into blocks...

DCC stands for digital command control... This allows you to control multiple trains on the same track at the same time by taking the DC frequency and transforming it into an AC frequency"

Here's some reading

The thing to watch out for is mixing DC and DCC .. here is some reading on that

 

[rmnadien]

Can you suggest me some trains\train sets which are compatible and can run on a single layout

I am interest on bachmann products