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.
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.
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
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 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 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’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.
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.
@@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
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 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
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 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
N scale has always been my favorite. Left HO for it. Take care of your stuff, store it well, and buy good quality trains and it'll be a much nicer experience. A table helps a lot. Get it off the floor.
I use Kato Unitrack and have it wired to run dcc. Its so much better than it use to be. Not to mention I'm using 2 folding tables and fake turf as a temporary layout while I'm building my project layout.
"How can anyone do N scale?" Maybe N ain't for you. Shoot, try doing a train in 1:700th scale. That'll make N scale feel like a real train in comparison. Personal experience, and it truly opens eyes.
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.
The only reason they didn't skills good is because that you can put a lot of stuff in one room. Whereas the biggest scale of model trains can't fit very well on one room
Because my personal standards require a minimum radius curve of 24" in N scale, and 39" in HO scale. If I was into O scale, I'd probably have a minimum radius curve of 60". Space isn't cheap.
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
All comes down to budget and space really, from what I’ve heard N scale was (and still is) really popular in Japan due to the smaller housing, same reason why OO was (and, again, still is) popular in the UK come the 1950s as O gauge train sets were too big and expensive for most UK households of the period
Depends what you're interested in modelling. I like being able to run full length trains over large landscapes. I'd need a room 5 times the size to do this in OO. If you like loco details however, it's a different picture.
realized how cheap modern Japanese Kato N scale stuff is.
Might get a C58 and some coaches idk
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You think N scale is tiny? Have you seen Z or even T scale? That shit is microscopic.
@@emperor192 I’ve never personally seen anyone with T scale but I have seen a full Z scale layout, it is incredibly small
@@yourfellowpancake6335 Not really its like AA battery sized trains. You must have big hands.
@@emperor192 no my hands are actually quite small, I just think Z scale is really small
You treat them like my kids treat matchbox cars.
Yea even the HO stuff if you throw around like that will hurt ! ouch! haha
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.
@@longracing25my first model was HO, parents got it for me when I was six, so it's sentimental to me I guess
@@longracing25OK zoomer. Had Lionel O gauge for Christmas
@@longracing25umm ok bud mine goes through tunnels, and tussles goes along the roof over 300 feet of track
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.
Thank you for the constructive criticism and advice, most people are just getting very angry at me so comments like yours are nice
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
Best way of saying that 👍
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.
N scale is great! You can fit so much more in the same space with N. Gotta get good couplers though
True
yup
Price
Ikr
Price and size doesn’t matter (story of my life) when you have good quality items
Judging from the way you handle your trains I'm surprised any of them run correctly!
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.
@@Wasatch4014 no it’s a shitty solution
@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
Well, most people aren't using stuff from 1968.
It’s not that old, well not that specific model
@@yourfellowpancake6335 Those couplers are from the 90s or older, so it's over 25 years old
@@kevo05s it definitely isn’t new stuff, it used to belong to my dad
@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.
@@kevo05sthay still put them on modern stuff
I stay away from cheap Bachmann stuff, I use Kato, Micro-trains and Atlas products mostly, I have enjoyed N scale since 1984.
I mainly use Kato for HO scale, most of my N scale stuff belonged to my dad
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
Affectionately referred to as "BARFman",.
#nerdalert
@@ZR411i don’t think trains are very nerdy bud more like math shit
Because when you take better care of your stuff, you can get higher quality models that actually are enjoyable
If you don’t want em, you can give them to me.
Fr
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.
Lol same
Lol same
Lol same
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.
I just don’t have the patience, also hello to a fellow Pacific northwesterner
Exactly hard to do but worth the end result.
@@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.
Are you modeling the POTB?
@@BalloonBugle88ooh I’d like to see some custom painted models of their ex BN diesels. Or possibly the PNWR.
my man just doesn't understand, "the tinier the train, the more concentrated the FUN" - Sheldon Cooper
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.
in a guitar case ? I gotta see this !!
@@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!
Thats rad! where can I see this creation ?@@ryano.5149
To put it simply the reason why many enjoy modeling in N scale is “chugga chugga choo choo”.
Based
As an o gauge railroader. I see this as an absolute win.
Because its cheap, easy to build, lots of good models to use/work with
“Their so small” THATS.THE.REASON.WE.ENJOY.MODEL.N.SCALE
valid, I bought some newer Kato models and the price difference and the amount of space it takes up are huge bonuses
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.
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
So true I don’t understand why it’s the most popular scale of this year.
I just started my n scale train set and for someone who doesn't have a ton of room for a big board it's super nice
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
If you prefer HO that's cool but different people have different tastes and needs.
I understand that, this video was my personal opinion
bigger is not always better
That’s what she s- nope, nope, I’m not doing that joke
@@aFandoOfLandoI salute you for your holding back of an immature joke. Good job sir
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
You put it up on a table and suddenly its superior to all the bigger scales!
Real
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
It’s simple, they’re small and detailed
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 😊
*Runs full size Engine over all your toy trains * "HOW?!?!"
I run HO, but I would love an N scale layout
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
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
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.
If you don’t like N you’re going to hate Z & T scales.
I’m building an N scale layout after Christmas man, I changed my mind (still think T and Z are way too small)
for small layouts where you don't have much space but want to model
Now listen the only reason I model in n scale for the sake of theme park railway on an HO scale layout
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.
I can’t afford DCC lol. I did however buy some newer analog Kato stuff and it runs like a dream.
@@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.
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.
That’s why Ho scale is where it’s at, perfect size
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@@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
N scake is something i used to want to do but tehy too tiny now, but i get it bc they SO FRIGGIN CUTE
They kinda are yeah
@@yourfellowpancake6335 lmao exactly
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.
bro i got t gauge and love them
HOW!!! hahaha
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 carrying my HO scale victorian T class at the same speed a crane carries a full scale loco:
Well at least they figured out how to move ants and bugs faster
It’s called masochism.
Me enjoying the sound of him picking up and putting the trains down:
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
they look good for people who have small rooms like me
And fit on a table
honestly, i agree.
how it is that anyone can deal with N scale???
It is great for lay outs very small so u can make big things like a town,train station,and more
I use N scale due to space constraints. A lot of trains in a small area. Mine is DCC controlled
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
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)
I know my storage is appalling, I just don’t have any better way. I also am considering getting some Japanese Kato models
@@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
also just looked up the sets you mentioned and they really are cheap
Personally I feel like n scale is just to small for me but I understand why people like it😊
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.
I suppose if HO/OO scale is your standard gauge, you could have a little N scale section to represent narrow guage.
it can be used for narrow gauge areas on a standard guage layout
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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 fully agree with you on this
HO and I have been noticing S scale too. A little bigger but man those details on S scale are really cool! Just dont think there is much variety !
The most shocking thing to me about this video is whoever finished that room used door casing as baseboard
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
I’ve decided to make a Japanese themed layout, unfortunately since I live in America that’s going to be an issue
@@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.
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.
N scale is good if you have a very compact space and you're on a budget
Now, run the same length of train in the same area in HO...
I do. I have about 20 or so freight cars and 8 locomotives. And it doesn't take as much space as Ho scale but I like both Ho and N
I saw a meme of a guy looking through a microscope captioned "boy I sure do love my Z scale" lol
I’m scared of touching z scale models because I think I’d break it💀💀
Banana tree is an absolute banger, no idea what you were talking about
Now you gotta find those T Guage trains, you'll be blown away
1/480 is wild
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
Nice video from a fellow man of culture (pancake)
Thank you, fellow pancake enjoyer
N-scale is for larger geographical areas
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
why tf u slammin ur trains on the floor and throwing them in a bin? shit ain’t toys bro💀
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
You need to have nerves of steel track and be determined to get these trains working. The reward is worth it.
It fits Japanese apartments.
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.
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
N scale has always been my favorite. Left HO for it. Take care of your stuff, store it well, and buy good quality trains and it'll be a much nicer experience. A table helps a lot. Get it off the floor.
I loved N scale when I was 8, seemed bigger then and it was the cheapest entry into trains, now I wouldnt touch them
I’m attempting to get back into N scale
Small and large is better than big and minimal
I use Kato Unitrack and have it wired to run dcc. Its so much better than it use to be. Not to mention I'm using 2 folding tables and fake turf as a temporary layout while I'm building my project layout.
"How can anyone do N scale?"
Maybe N ain't for you.
Shoot, try doing a train in 1:700th scale. That'll make N scale feel like a real train in comparison. Personal experience, and it truly opens eyes.
There are 1:700th models?
If you think theyre small dont search up t scale trains
I have seen some very amazing layouts done with n scale, it's great for smol spaces lol.
I have too
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 love my n scale stuff you can find stuff with great details
The only reason they didn't skills good is because that you can put a lot of stuff in one room. Whereas the biggest scale of model trains can't fit very well on one room
bachmann starter sets are (contrary to popular belief) incredible quality if you get a modern one. Go yard boss. That’s the shit right there.
Staunch 1:87er here, thinking about N lately because I have no space whatsoever
Bro you need to check out T Gauge, Your mind wont work anymore
I know what T gauge is and how small it is
I’ve got quality stuff from N scale thus far, I don’t see anything wrong with it
Because my personal standards require a minimum radius curve of 24" in N scale, and 39" in HO scale. If I was into O scale, I'd probably have a minimum radius curve of 60". Space isn't cheap.
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
Magnifying specs, tweezers, patience
I have one of those things, take a guess at what it is
Maybe if you got off the ground and made an elevate layout instead of throwing them around you'd enjoy them better.
imma ge fr here i like N scale a bit more then HO
HO is cool too and all but i just enjoy collecting N scale
all scales are valid
except maybe z scale. N scale is 1/160th, but Z is 1/220th. One of my index fingers would be an entire consist 💀
This is how I feel with HO. (I model O scale)
All comes down to budget and space really, from what I’ve heard N scale was (and still is) really popular in Japan due to the smaller housing, same reason why OO was (and, again, still is) popular in the UK come the 1950s as O gauge train sets were too big and expensive for most UK households of the period
Depends what you're interested in modelling. I like being able to run full length trains over large landscapes. I'd need a room 5 times the size to do this in OO. If you like loco details however, it's a different picture.