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    N-Scale Mountain Layout

    In the picture that is posted in the first post (we'll call it the compact version), I was using a lot more 9" curves than I should have. The plan was that I would just be running a very short train; maybe around 5 cars. That said, the new (enlarged) plan is going to be adding two small...
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    N-Scale Mountain Layout

    Thanks guys. Is ~4% grade too much? After doing some more research, I've been seeing numbers between 2 and 3%. I won't be running long trains here and I'm trying to get the most elevation as possible packed into the space (to fit my rocky mountain theme). I went back out to the location where...
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    N-Scale Mountain Layout

    This is my first attempt at designing a layout. I'm open to all criticism/suggestions/ideas/opinions. This layout is a "scenic view" only layout. It's simply to run a train through a mountainous view. I want to take advantage of tunnels, bridges, and elevation changes. The layout is an L-shape...
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    Layout size - How much is enough?

    I'm more-or-less a newbie here. My only experience has been with HO scale about 10 year ago on a 4x4 square layout (not enough room for what I was really wanting to do!). I'm now to a point where I want to try again and I am planning an N scale layout. Based on the [bad] experience I had with...
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    What scale should I go with?

    Wow! You guys are awesome. WAY more input that I ever would have expected! I did some more research and planning yesterday and N scale is most definitely the way I am going to go. I went out to the shed yesterday and did a dust analysis of some stuff that hasn't been used in a while. It...
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    What scale should I go with?

    Thanks everyone. Unfortunately, I don't have a hobby shop way out here where I live and the nearest club is over 2 hours away. I've owned HO and I've personally seen N scale, though. Z scale I have never seen in person. I'm still a young fella so small parts are no problem. I think I've pretty...
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    What scale should I go with?

    Forgive me if I get a bit long winded here. Bottom line is I'm looking for opinions/advice on the best scale to use in my situation. I'm not entirely new to the hobby; I had a super small 4x4 HO kit setup about 10 years ago. It wasn't very impressive, but was all I could handle at the time due...
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