could not have said it better. THIS is playing with a TOY train. N scale is awesome when building a highly detailed layout with tunnels ,realistic foilage and poured acrylic waterways. Good luck playing with your HO on the floor kid.
This is a teaching moment. Because the things in life you value aren’t common values for others. Your priorities aren’t their priorities. That’s how. N scale allows you to model more scenery and longer trains in the same given space as you could achieve in HO or O scale. That’s how. That’s an easy question. As you grow and mature in life, you’ll recognize that life is a series of trade offs. Make the decisions that work best for you and don’t worry about the decisions of others.
Glad you have a good attitude towards it that is positive. I myself can be VERY opinionated!! haha. How long have you been modeling ... like really modeling ?@@yourfellowpancake6335
Yeah i wish i had the free space to dedicate for a full blown G scale setup, but i realistically only have the room for kinda big N scale setup. So im gonna make use with what i can and not fret or fuss.
Bachman has gotten better I use there track in some my projects and I like there trucks they just screw on and off from the body it makes it so easy to change the trucks change the wheels. Plus there locomotives have gotten way better
The locomotives are usually set apart from everything else, I also would love to have shelves to store all of my trains, but the greater part of my walls are slanted due to being in a sort of a bonus room.
@yourfellowpancake6335 Suggestion. Get paper lunch bags, put one train in each bag and crumble it up. It's not much but it'll atleast add some protection. You can even wrap them in a paper towel before bagging them. It's cheap and will keep your trains looking fresh!
Though I run postwar gauge which are primarily made out of cast-iron or tin plate I will voluntarily have a head on collision and they still run perfectly afterward
@meme_cave9782 I don’t know, the one set I got from him was actually older than he is. I recommend going on to a shopping website and looking for cheap vintage models to start. As for brands, if you can find Athearn Bluebox models, that’d be your best bet.
I actually left HO for N scale and I love it. With this scale I feel like I can model a practical shortline like you would see scattered in the boondocks or in my case the PNW coast.
@@yourfellowpancake6335I get it. I'm 6'4" with big fingers, so getting wheels on tracks can be annoying. I'll have to post a vid of my little Northern Pacific Layout.
I have sentimental attachment to my N scale stuff, most of it is from my dad, my 4-4-0’s were given to me when my younger siblings were born. And I guess my 611 is something that I bought.
I fit a whole layout into a guitar case. It is 100% portable, and apartment friendly. Also, the quality of N-scale products have come a very long way since the 90's.
@@RenegadeModelRailroader Yep! Well, if you want to get technical, it's actually a bass case. The layout itself is based loosely on an inglenook for the yard, and I have a loop for continuous running, as well as an industry with siding! Granted, all the curves are INCREDIBLY sharp, but I'm modeling industrial trackage, so it works! I replaced the factory hinges with lift-off hinges for the lid. It's super easy to store and transport!
N scale is when you have limit space, I do both but since I currently dont have the space for my 3 unit turbine in HO or even my double head centipede, i have the space for really nice layout in n scale and run decent trains on it.
It all depends on what you want out of the hobby, and how much space you have. I have a whole station and goods yard in a box file. I have 4 stations (2 termini with goods, 2 junction stations), and 3 continuous loops on a 6' x 3' board tucked behind the settee.
A lot of people go with N scale due to the costs being lower But N scale allows you to pack more in a smaller place, plus it's so cool to see such a tiny train
Because people don’t built ovals of track on their floor without nailing it down, also maybe you shouldn’t just throw locomotives and rolling stock into bins
I had an N scale set a long time ago and it was really frustrating to use because when something needed fixed it was so hard to get in there to do it. Then I switched to HO scale and everything was perfect
N scale trains are perfect for various sized layouts, even if you have a super small table. All model trains are great but it depends on how you view them. I love the hobby 😊
I’m an HO scaler, but I also may do a small N scale layout since I also think it’s a nice type of train. Size really doesn’t matter, they can both have a similar amount of detail
They are great for scale comparison aka HO scale at the bottom of a mountain and at the top of the mountain I put a N scale so looking at it gives you a better prospective
I’ve had multiple different experiences with different gauge model railroad trains over the decades. Except for small N scale gauge until recently…. That was before my first experience with DCC in n scale. Now I’ve got say I’m enjoying the smaller n scale models now. I believe you have an older version there that’s probably analog setup.., which malfunction can acutely repetitive due to crummy older designs ..I have that very same analog engine & recently bought the newer DCC version of very same engine ..big difference between the original and newer models for sure…the DCC one has so many features and sound options it’s really nuts how they can pack in so many different types programming style & settings…so realistically sounds & movement.
@@yourfellowpancake6335 I got some Kato & Atlas brands of n scale as well . They’re all great..👍 I understand that it’s not cheap hobby by any means, but if you’re looking enhance experience extra fun with n scale . It’s unfortunate that we must pay more for the quality for the premium stuff. No shame in having budget in what fun one can have. I’m Navy veteran who has been working for steel mill company for years. So I understand my position and experience is different than anyone else’s ..not trying down talking ya or anything brother. But I understand your point as well… why I’ve not had any interest in n scale seen until recently this year be honest.
I agree with you. I started out with HO in 1974 but then switched to O gauge after 1985. I still have two tubs filled with HO trains and track for sale
I enjoy it because I can fit so much more in a smaller space. I don’t have a bunch of room for my layout, so I chose t to model in N so I could have more action and scenery on my layout than ever would have been possible in HO.
My grandfather started me on HO and we built a nice loop on a dinner table-sized layout in his basement. But me, I'm now modeling in N scale because I can get a "bigger" area with longer trains and more track in a similar-sized table.
Personally, it’s out of necessity. I went from living with my parents and having ho everywhere in the basement of a 4000 sqft house, 800 sqft Apartment. I still want to model and so I had to downsize a little bit. I still have all my HO I just can’t run it really cause it’s too big.
i recently got my hands on a bachmann yard boss set + straight track pack and left hand turnout, and i can say that this feels WAY better than OO/HO, as i can fit in spaces that i can’t with OO/HO
my bad, the HO f unit is a dummy that had the couplers break off during shipping so it doesn’t serve much a purpose other than spare parts. The N scale one is so loaded with weights it may as well be a brick. And as for the storage. I got nothing. I don’t have anywhere better to put them and I fuckin hate it because I don’t want them breaking
I always thought the N-Gauge trains looked more realistic versus HO. Very detailed and not as toyish in appearance. Metallic wheels versus plastic on most cars. I was fascinated by the quality despite their size. Atlas trains used to come is cool plastic storage cases. Felt like you were getting a prestigious collectible. The accessories are cool too. Not sure how much of that is still available.
Just found my late father's model train collection ans several N scale trains like Aurora Postage Stamp trains as well as his Lionel Trains from decades ago which be purchased when I was a young kid and will turn 44 in 2 weeks
I mean N scale is definitely more enjoyable (imo) to model in. Because there aren’t as much engines for N scale as in HO scale people get to make those customs (P2s, W1s, etc). Sometimes I think HO scale is too big for me when looking at some other models like the Big Boy. Also other engines like Kato’s bullet trains or D51s aren’t as expensive in N scale as they are in HO scale. There are definitely a lot of engines that are rare to find that I would love to own one day like Dapol’s Q1 and 14xx. A lot of people don’t have the room and space to mail a big layout to N scale is sometimes the way to go and you’ll be able to create a lot more areas and scenery with N scale and run a lot more trains
@@yourfellowpancake6335 not to small ( no detail or paint is sloppy) Not to big (to expensive) Just right, detail is there and price is right depending on what locomotives and rolling stock you get. I have a layout of my own
Oh yeah and to clarify why I treated the HO scale F unit roughly is because it’s a dummy, both the couplers broke off at some point during shipping and the screws got lost, it has nothing inside of it and was merely used for comparison
As a n scale user I have made a layout and it is possible. You might have got a bad set because my first set was a Bachmann thunder valley set and it works so nice. So maybe u have started on the wrong food I guess.
I was doing N scale at one point then went to ho scale then eventually stopped due to money issues and my finances but its a good thing to do when its to cold to go outside trackside
I like it because it's so small. As someone who lives in a small townhouse, this size is perfect. And it's not like the trains are cheap either. They still have some weight to them, and the one I have is still very detailed.
I did a 4x8 HO layout the classic right it turned out okay I was about to make a fun track and had enough room to do scenery and a small town. Then I did a 4x8 N scale layout and oh my god I had so much more room I didn’t know what to do. Took me a bit to come up with a fun layout. The only downside I didn’t like about N scale was having to do maintenance on the trains the crap is so tiny I needed a microscope to even see and the couplers were awful also disconnecting
@@ryans413 I don’t like how handrails on steam locomotives are pretty much the same thickness as a hair. I just don’t trust myself with something so small and delicate
Probably because that they don't have to go and spend money at a ticket machine just to go and see the real thing, I guess that's why they invented model train so that you don't have to go on adventures all the time and wreck your legs
Because N scale is great for those looking for a cheaper scale, who have less space, and those who want more detailed scenic railroads. There’s a reason why N scale is so popular in Japan and really taking off here, it’s great for those who don’t have a lot of space or money. (Also how you take care of them really matters and trust me, storing your trains like that isn’t the best. Plus I have newer pocket line locomotives from Kato, and although they’re light on detail, they’re still FANTASTIC little runners)
@@yourfellowpancake6335 if I would recommend a Kato locomotive, I would highly recommend a little pocket line locomotive They’re really inexpensive, there’s three different options: an 0-4-0 steam engine with two passenger cars (tho it’s powered by the middle car), a city commuter train, and a little electric switcher with a pair of cars Like I said, really inexpensive, so if you wanna get a modern N scale locomotive, i HIGHLY recommend the Kato pocket line locomotives just for how smooth and reliable they are at a low price
@@_mollsI got curious and looked at Wikipedia at all of the JNR steam locomotive classes (I really don’t have many steam locomotives so that was my prime target) found the C58, really like how that looks. I can buy a Kato one from 2010 for like $100 USD which is pretty good. Definitely not gonna be able to get and HO scale one, first one I found was like $2.5k. I do need help finding some fitting rollingstock though
1. it fits in tight spaces 2. They are pretty cheep 3. They are one of the most popular scales 4. They have highly detailed models 5. Wide selection of n scale rolling stock, trains, buildings, etc That’s all I can think of, tell me if there is any ones I missed
@@yourfellowpancake6335 it doesn't matter where you live to build a layout.... i live in aus with a British theme layout with no issues? just buying Japanese trains or unless you are using your American locos shouldn't be hard. also these are models do take care of them they will take of you in your hobby life.
Not everyone has room for an HO train layout, N has all the same stuff and it fits in a smaller area. Love N scale, starting a new layout soon as I still have my old train from when I was 14 and can afford to make something nice now that I'm older.
I agree. H.O. is best scale for modeling. But I only have room for a 4×8 layout and in H.O. all you really can do is an oval with a siding and that's pushing it. N scale I can do so much in the same space. And like someone else commented, newer N scale trains are awesome.
I’m not invested in N scale and don’t want to spend money on it. I realize the ancient Bachmann stuff I have isn’t great. I also do have Kato models, but they’re HO scale
Ive always been a HO scale guy until i moved and have no room so i had to switch to n scale. Just bought my first set waiting for it to arrive i hope i dont feel like this guy does
