Nov 3, 2011 · What are the best N scale locomotives, passenger coaches, and rolling stock manufacturers? Kato seems good from my minimal research. Even some Bachmann...

May 19, 2016 · Originally published in N-Scale Magazine, the article describes a method for reducing noise in 4-axle N-scale locomotives. Here is a link to a PDF of the article:

Mar 13, 2023 · Most N scale locomotives will be OK on 9.75" radius curves, but the longer locos will look silly with the front and rear jutting out as it rounds a bend at 9.75" radius. For N scale, 11" is MUCH …

Feb 2, 2025 · I'm helping my wife build a small N scale coffee table layout, this is my first experience with N scale, I've only worked with HO scale. Yesterday I got all the trackwork done and we ran …

Feb 28, 2024 · I noticed that after running my n scale locomotives for 30 minutes I have to add lubricant to the wheels or else they will have flaky on and off motion. Is this normal?

Feb 14, 2013 · HO Scale Old – Basic 1.00 amps none 0.250 amps each 1.50 amps HO Scale – Sound 0.50 amps 0.5 amps 0.125 amps each 1.50 amps A 3.5 amp system will power two HO units with …

Aug 9, 2011 · The Atlas TRAINMAN locomotives are great for those on a lower budget and are a little more durable than the more expensive locomotives that have better detail. It also helps to Google …

May 24, 2014 · So bear that in mind, or find some locomotives to listen to, before you drop a bunch of cash on sound decoders. Obviously others do find the sound quite acceptable or companies would …

May 9, 2016 · My preferred roadname is Southern Pacific, but going with N-scale leaves me fewer selections. Here's what I see available in SP roadnames on MTS' site so far: 1. Atlas Master Line GE …

Jul 31, 2024 · My locomotives and I are having a problem. My N-scale layout is almost half 3% grade. Wheel slip is getting obnoxious in certain trouble areas. I have heard of traction tires for this exact …