N-Scale - which minimum radius for good operation - TrainBoard
2008年3月16日 · The radius of the old PRR Horseshoe Curve was 609 feet and 637 feet respectfully. And that was very tight for a mainline. That translates to 45.67 inches and and 47.75 inches respectively in 1:160 scale. A lot of times people start out with a small starter set consisting of a four axle diesel and some 40 foot cars.
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2010年10月28日 · N Scale - 1:160. The TrainBoard discussion forum is one of the Internet's oldest railfan, railroad and model railroad-related websites; online continuously since March 2000.
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2023年1月23日 · N is more portable, most of the modular clubs in my part of the country (Southern California) are N scale (N-Trak/T-Trak/Free-Mo), so N is more visible than HO is in the local train shows. People are just used to smaller things these days - compare an iPhone to a Cordless phone from the '80s, or a micro-SD card to a 5" floppy disk, for example.
Big Boy models, which is best purchase. N scale. - TrainBoard
49. 162. 3. Hi all. Anyone have any experience with the N scale Big boys. I have been looking at the Athearn, Broadway Limited, Kato, and Bachman I just noticed has one. I do like the Athearns looks the best because the drivers are much more visible (Brighter). I like to see the articulation on this Locomotive esp in this smaller scale its nice.
Guide to N scale Metal Wheelsets.. - TrainBoard
2024年2月10日 · Modern auto racks either use 33" or 28" wheels. The majority actually use 33". The only N scale models whose prototype uses 28" wheels are the ScaleTrains MultiMax autorack (and they already come with 28" metal wheels anyway) and the Atlas Thrall articulated auto rack, which ran either 28" or 33" wheels, depending on load weight.
How do you "lube" your N scale locos? - TrainBoard
2006年7月3日 · 15. I use the Atlas conductive-clean and lube kit and apply everything sparingly with a round tip toothpick. I use the conductive cleaner on the axle tips where they touch the metal contacts. Grease on the worm and spur gear teeth. Conductive oil on the motor and worm bushings, wheel axles, and spur gear pins.
N-Scale Brick Sheet? | TrainBoard.com - The Internet's Original
2021年3月31日 · In the U.S. a standard brick measures 7.6 X 3.6 X 2.2 inches. In Russia the standard is 9.8 X 4.7 X 2.6 inches. In N scale the U.S. brick would be .0475 X .0225 X .01375. Generally I find that the bricks in N scale buildings are too large and the mortar lines too pronounced. Inkaneer, Apr 2, 2021. #9.
N scale road width | TrainBoard.com - The Internet's Original
2010年7月17日 · 5,668. 2,756. 98. typically between 1.5" to 2.5". 1.5" is 20 scale feet, so that would be a 2 lane, with no shoulder (a one lane road, of course, can be narrower). 3" is 40 scale feet, which is a wide road with parking on both sides. Of course, depends on how you want everything to fit, and the amount of space you have.
N scale HCD layout planning - TrainBoard.com
2016年2月14日 · The current issue of N-Scale magazine has 2 HCD size layouts that have similarities to your plan and might give you some ideas how you might scenic it. Just a warning, the Mar/Apr issue is erroneously labeled Jan/Feb. Jan/Feb has a blue title banner, Mar/Apr has a green J/F title banner.
N SCALE N Rolling Stock STL Files - TrainBoard
2024年5月23日 · A 40' single-sheathed boxcar with steel doors. Next week I'll be posting some small buildings, one on its own and four in a set. As I posted in the Z scale designs thread, I will be uploading my designs to Thangs along with what I have at Cults 3D. It might take a while for me to get the N scale designs posted there.