I need some creative help to create an N guage train layout using only the EZ track available track pieces. I remember seeing a layout book from Bachmann but it was listed as HO scale. Does Bachmann make a layout design book for N scale? If not, can the HO scale book be used, but most importantly for me, how do I translate HO scale into N scale size. I have a 3x6 area to use and want to keep the layout relatively simple. Can someone come to my rescue?
Thanks,
kentNtrain
Dear kentNtrain,
Design your own with the AnyRail layout CAD program. (Free download, limit 50 track pieces.)
http://www.anyrail.com/index_en.html
You could try to scale down one of the many available HO layouts, for example:
http://www.thortrains.net/marx/funlayez2.html
http://www.thortrains.net/marx/funlayez1.html
You may have to lengthen some straights slightly (i.e., add fitter straights), as the track dimensions of the two scales (HO and N) aren't perfectly proportional with each other.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Joe Satnik
Joe..........................................Thank you very much for the advice! I never thought about using the computer to help with my layout. I downloaded the AnyRail softwear and when I finally figure out how it works I'll give it a whirl. Thanks again for your help!
Kent Hughes