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Who makes good steam engines in N scale. I am looking for 2-8-2 Mikado painted for PRR. I want one that will run good and look good. I found one made by model power. Are they good engines or should I look elsewhere. Also looking for PRR passenger cars from the steam era if someone could...

I have been toying around with the idea of redesigning the yard on my layout. I was looking for some opinions on the redesign. The layout is N scale and the time period is more towards the modern era. I am not modeling anywhere specific but trying to keep more or less a pennsylvania theme...

I have been thinking about applying at NS as a conductor in Harrisburg Pa. As best I can tell this is the path I would have to take to become an engineer. I was looking for any info somebody might have because their website is not to informative. Do you need any special schooling prior? How...

I recently bought a 2-6-0 steam engine off ebay for a little bit of nothing. The engine itself does not work so good (get what you pay for) but it almost completely stops on the turns. The tightest turns on my layout are 11". I guess my question is do you think the turns are to tight or just a...

Here is a picture of my little christmas display I built. I still have a little touching up to do at spots but for the most part it is finished. I might add a few more trees and maybe a little cabin. As for the snow I used woodland scenics snow I must say I hope I never put snow on any of my...

I have been thinking about doing a very small christmas layout if thats what you want to call it. Its actually more of a decoration. My idea was to take one of those small christmas trees you can get at the store the ones that are like 2 feet tall and then put an N scale train running under it...

My layout that I am in the process of building has a 3% grade on it. With only 11 cars hooked to the engine the wheels are slipping. Is there anything I can do to help this? At some point I am going to have two engines pulling this train will that help?

I was at steamtown this weekend in Scranton Pa. and took a few pictures. UP 4012 4-8-8-4 big boy Snow plow Snow blower If you have never been there it is worth the trip. You can even take a short train ride for $3.

Finally got my layout underway and thought I would share a few photos.

When putting down your road bed do you prefer cork or foam and why?

Just starting my first layout and I just got some of my track. I bought one remote turnout for a spot that I wont be able to reach. I wired it up just to see if it works today and sometimes it works well and other times I have to hit the swith 3 or 4 times to get the rails to "lock" in place. At...

Im new to model railroading and very new to dcc. I am considering getting the nce power cab. I am wondering if it will have enough power to run four locomotives at the same time without getting a booster. The layout will be N scale. Two of the locos will be hooked together. I am not running any...

Hi all new to the forums and new to model railroading. This is my idea for my future layout and wanted to get some opinions from some people who have actually built these things. The picture is not the best quality but I think you will get the idea. The layout in N scale. The outer loop on the...