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  1. J

    24" radius question

    So, in reevaluating my layout concept I have come to a possible conclusion that I may only have 24" in which to allow a 180 degree turn for my tracks. Can "N" scale make proper turns with only 24" (12" radius)?
  2. J

    N Scale questions for you experts!!!

    Excellent responses. This is why I really enjoy this forum. My goal for my layout is to allow two completely separate trains to run without the chance of them interrupting each other, unless of course I switch them to the same track. My dream would be to have three going at the same time, but...
  3. J

    N Scale questions for you experts!!!

    The locos I have are certainly not DCC ready, they are about 8-10 years old, but most have never been used and are still in the box. I love my locos! However, I think selling and buying new DCC ready ones may be where I have to go... not sure yet though...
  4. J

    N Scale questions for you experts!!!

    I have searched the forums and found some basic information but I figured I would ask again. I have found this forum exceptional when I researched some of my questions and frankly the hobby shops in my area say they know everything about N scale, but when I go to the stores, they have a...
  5. J

    Elevation question

    This is why I asked the experts... So, I will do a helix for my upper level and do the canyon recessed below grade... this should work out perfect... maybe I only need to go up 6" or a tad less then... thankfully I have a ton of room for the helix... I want to be able to have 3 tracks going...
  6. J

    Elevation question

    I think I am going the helix route. I am trying to go up one foot, so I will need a ton of track... But this creates a new question... In "N" Scale, what is the safest radius for a helix? I plan on running deisel locos, but honestly I would like toe be able to run a Big Boy on my layout just...
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    Elevation question

    Elevation Wow, you asked the right question!!! So, I needed to ask my question better. My goal is to have my trains go into a tunnel (hidden from view) and go up up up up up until it is in a mountain type area, come out of a tunnel, cross a bridge that is seemingly much higher than the other...
  8. J

    Elevation question

    I should be able to do this, I did graduate college, but I have a question for everyone regarding elevation. I am planning an "N" scale layout which is an 8'x4' length wise in an L shape butted up against a 6'x4'. I plan on having the track rise at a two degree angle for six feet. My question...
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