Hello everyone! I'm brand new to this so forgive me if I say incoherent stuff lol. I have much to learn. So, with the release of Bachmann's new N scale Thomas and Friends line, I decided that I want to make an N scale Sodor layout. I wish it could have been an HO scale on as I have a collection going already, but I just don't have enough space for one. Either way, I'm super excited for it! I should be getting my Thomas set soon. So, I've dedicated a 3' x 4.5' area for my layout and I already have the table for it. Do you guys think it's a good size to start with? I could possibly add some more later on. Also, given that there are no Bachmann buildings in N scale yet, I was wondering if any of ya'll had any ideas for this. Any kits that could be modified or where I could find information on how to scratch-build my own. Again, I'm new to this so I don't know much. If anybody has ideas or suggestions for making a Sodor layout in N scale, feel free to share for everyone. Thank you all!
Hi there, welcome to the forum. I saw your earlier post and I forgot to respond before posting my review, sorry about that.
Anyways, I think 3 x 4.5' is a pretty decent size for an N scale layout since the models are already fairly small and you would have plenty to work with, or even expand on in the future if you would like. For buildings, I personally recommend checking out the Graham Farish Scenecraft buildings from Bachmann UK as there are some decent options if you want to do a Thomas-themed N gauge layout.
https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/buildings-and-people-n/graham-farish-scenecraft/
If you still want building kits, one personal recomendation I have are the Peco ones as these are made in excellent quality:
https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/buildings-and-people-n/peco-lineside-kits-n/
Hope this helps give you some ideas.
Quote from: Chaz on November 11, 2020, 01:22:51 AM
Hi there, welcome to the forum. I saw your earlier post and I forgot to respond before posting my review, sorry about that.
Anyways, I think 3 x 4.5' is a pretty decent size for an N scale layout since the models are already fairly small and you would have plenty to work with, or even expand on in the future if you would like. For buildings, I personally recommend checking out the Graham Farish Scenecraft buildings from Bachmann UK as there are some decent options if you want to do a Thomas-themed N gauge layout.
https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/buildings-and-people-n/graham-farish-scenecraft/
If you still want building kits, one personal recomendation I have are the Peco ones as these are made in excellent quality:
https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/buildings-and-people-n/peco-lineside-kits-n/
Hope this helps give you some ideas.
Something like this is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much, these will really help give the layout that Thomas feel. :D
Do you know if they have any roundhouse similar to tidmouth sheds?
It is wonderful to see more modelers who are interested in recreating locations from Sodor!
For an N Tidmouth Sheds, I would recommend the Heljan 6-Stall Roundhouse & Turntable, as the shape & size of both are very similar to what is seen on screen:
(https://images.hattons.co.uk/products/643_3132713_Qty1_1.jpg)
(https://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/511/P7230516.JPG)
What other locations do you hope to implement into the layout? I can certainly help with finding more specific buildings for it
:).
I just found this website today.
https://www.metcalfemodels.com/
They have HO/OO Scale and N Scale. Also, panels to build your own buildings and other structures from.
Quote from: TerencetheTractor525 on November 12, 2020, 08:38:04 AM
It is wonderful to see more modelers who are interested in recreating locations from Sodor!
For an N Tidmouth Sheds, I would recommend the Heljan 6-Stall Roundhouse & Turntable, as the shape & size of both are very similar to what is seen on screen:
(https://images.hattons.co.uk/products/643_3132713_Qty1_1.jpg)
(https://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/511/P7230516.JPG)
What other locations do you hope to implement into the layout? I can certainly help with finding more specific buildings for it
:).
Thanks! These look really nice and they really are very similar. Hopefully, I'll get them soon. I'm also wanting to implement Knapford and maybe even a small area dedicated to Brendam docks. Any ideas for that? Thank you, I really appreciate it!
Quote from: Rodimus Supreme on November 13, 2020, 07:21:01 PM
I just found this website today.
https://www.metcalfemodels.com/
They have HO/OO Scale and N Scale. Also, panels to build your own buildings and other structures from.
These do look nice! Thanks!