N (1:160 Scale)
A History
Commercial N Scale was first produced by the Arnold Company in Germany in 1962. The scale quickly became popular for its ability to fit in spaces that even HO scale couldn’t feasibly work in. Today, N scale enjoys a wide following, second only to HO, and is most popular in the United States, Japan, and Great Britain.
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8 Essential Rules for Storing Model Trains
As model railroaders, we put a lot of time, effort, and money into building something special. If you’re like us, you’ve probably spent years developing a collection of structures, scenery items, and of course, rolling stock to fit your needs. While the goal is always to include as many of these items as possible on your layout at one time, things don’t always work out…
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Modeling Short Line Railroads
Found throughout North America, short line railroads serve as the “last mile” haulers for many freight cars. Often operating on a shoestring budget compared to class one railroads, these operations can be hidden gems of vintage locomotives and old-time railroading practices. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the hallmarks of short line railroads, and the advantages of modeling them.
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The History of Norfolk Southern and its Predecessors
The Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) is one of the “big four” class one freight railroads currently headquartered in the United States. While the Union Pacific and BNSF dominate the western half of the country, the Norfolk Southern Railway operates alongside CSX as one of the largest operators based east of the Mississippi.
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