The track "Code" , in this instance Code 80 or code 55 for N Gauge track, refers to the height of the rail in 1/1000's of an inch, so Code 55 track has a rail that is .055" high and code 80 track has a rail...
When N scale model trains first appeared on the hobby scene in the late 1950's a new coupler was introduced for this scale. This coupler which we refer to as a "Rapido" style coupler is a...
HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU SEEN A TRAIN LAYOUT,AT A LOCAL HOBBY SHOP,TOY STORE, MAGAZINE, ETC AND WISHED YOU HAD ROOM TO BUILD YOUR OWN DREAM LAYOUT? WELL I'LL BET YOU DO HAVE THE ROOM ! ENTER N SCALE TRAINS -...
Collecting early N-scale? eBay is about the only place where you can find the earliest N-scale items. I will describe the beginnings of N scale here, but please read all the way down, because you have to know...
As a regular buyer from Australia who is in the 'club scene', I constantly talk people who are turned off buying from eBay by the prices quoted for shipping ex-USA. I guess some things need to be kept in...
I could not help but notice that some overseas sellers from Hong Kong and China list alleged ''n scale figures and scenery ''on ebay and try to pass it off as n-scale size. Those auctions should be reported to...
High Speed N scale engines and cars are made for static display. Their trucks and couplers are not suitable for running on a layout. The engines are dummies.High Speed, or High Speed Metal Products is a brand...
A rail joiner is a piece of metal that joins the ends of two rails together. Rail joiners are made of soft metal and can be difficult to use if you are not experienced with them. This guide will help you be...
Flex track is track that comes in long pieces and can be curved any way you want. It is nice, but can be difficult to work with. Here are some tips and techniques to help you use flex track successfully.One...
The various types of N scale track can be confusing to a new hobbyist. This guide gives an overview and information to help you choose as you plan your new layout.First, there are two general types of track....