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    New HO scale switching layout

    I have decided to keep most of my N scale trains, and have both N and HO scale model trains. My plan is to build a small portable layout for my N scale trains, perhaps 20 inches wide by 30 inches in length. Just a single track oval with a few turnouts for sidings. I already have all of the...
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    New HO scale switching layout

    Even if I kept any other types of trains, such as narrow gauge, my main focus will on standard HO scale. I will be staying plain old analog DC. I don't need DCC or sound. Most of my locomotive fleet will be Athearn Blue Box locomotives at first, and later getting some other locomotives as my...
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    New HO scale switching layout

    Thank you everyone for all of the replies. I agree that standard HO scale is cheaper compared to On30, or HOn30, and standard HO has a lot more equipment available (locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars) then any of the narrow gauges. Narrow gauge is a lot more limited in the trains...
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    New HO scale switching layout

    Hello I have just joined, and I'm thinking about building a HO scale switching layout, I'm considering making it around 30 inch by 72 inch in size. That is the size of my table I will be using, it's a table with folding legs, situated in my bedroom. I will be putting some blue or pink foam on...




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