| One of the smaller scales of model train, the N in N | | | | well as a power pack, a working headlight and speed |
| scale model train stands for the number nine; the | | | | controller. There are also plenty of other choices - |
| space between the rails used for these trains is nine | | | | Bachman offers a wide variety of other sets and |
| millimeters. This scale is significantly smaller than the | | | | accessories which anyone who loves N scale model |
| other popular scales of model train: O and HO, making | | | | trains is sure to love. |
| this ideal for those model train hobbyists who don't | | | | One of the smaller scales of model train, the N in N |
| necessarily have a lot of room to devote to their | | | | scale model train stands for the number nine; the |
| hobby but want to maximize their use of space. N | | | | space between the rails used for these trains is nine |
| scale is also a good choice for those who want to run | | | | millimeters. This scale is significantly smaller than the |
| longer trains in their layouts. These trains have the | | | | other popular scales of model train: O and HO, making |
| advantage of being smaller and lighter and as such, | | | | this ideal for those model train hobbyists who don't |
| they need less power than do the larger model railroad | | | | necessarily have a lot of room to devote to their |
| scales. Even with their smaller size, these trains | | | | hobby but want to maximize their use of space. N |
| generally have a lot of detail and realism, often more | | | | scale is also a good choice for those who want to run |
| than O and HO scale trains. N scale trains allow | | | | longer trains in their layouts. These trains have the |
| hobbyists to create complex layouts which have a lot | | | | advantage of being smaller and lighter and as such, |
| of realism in far less space than a larger scale train | | | | they need less power than do the larger model railroad |
| may take. This makes this scale of model trains a | | | | scales. |
| great choice for transporting layouts to expositions and | | | | Even with their smaller size, these trains generally have |
| other public exhibits. These trains are used enough that | | | | a lot of detail and realism, often more than O and HO |
| hobbyists have access to a wide variety of scenery | | | | scale trains. N scale trains allow hobbyists to create |
| elements and accessories for their N scale model | | | | complex layouts which have a lot of realism in far less |
| railroads. You can find scenery for these trains which | | | | space than a larger scale train may take. This makes |
| are just as detailed and realistic as those available for | | | | this scale of model trains a great choice for |
| larger scales. There are also N scale steam | | | | transporting layouts to expositions and other public |
| locomotives which make real steam due to their use | | | | exhibits. |
| of boilers. Another advantage of these smaller trains is | | | | You can create just about any sort of layout you'd like |
| that you can use batteries or an ordinary power | | | | for your N scale model trains even if you happen to |
| supply to run your model railroad. N scale model trains | | | | have just part of a room available for your model |
| are small enough that you can set up your layout even | | | | railroading - even an elaborate layout can be built on |
| if you live in a smaller apartment or have only half of a | | | | just one sheet of plywood while being small enough |
| room to dedicate to your hobby. You can make even | | | | that it can be taken anywhere you like. There are |
| large and elaborate N scale model railroad layouts on | | | | videos and photos both offline and online as well as |
| one relatively small plywood sheet which can be | | | | books which can help you to get started creating your |
| transported with ease - you can look at examples of | | | | own N scale model train layouts. |
| these layouts online, including videos. You can also find | | | | Some people believe that the lower popularity of these |
| instructional videos and books which can help you to | | | | small trains means that there just aren't enough |
| get started building your own layouts. Many people are | | | | products on the market, but this isn't really the case. |
| of the opinion that a less popular scale such as N | | | | While local stores don't always offer the best |
| scale doesn't offer a lot of choices to hobbyists in | | | | selection, a simple search online will help you turn up a |
| terms of accessories and scenery items - but as it | | | | number of specialty retailers. There are sites that |
| happens, there is plenty available to N scale | | | | specialize in just N scale! |
| enthusiasts. While you might not see everything you're | | | | Those who are newer to the hobby or to this scale |
| looking for in a local hobby shop, you can easily find all | | | | will find a lot to like about Bachman's N scale model |
| of the N scale accessories you need on the web. | | | | railroad sets such as the White Christmas Express. |
| There are websites which specialize in sets and | | | | This set includes enough track for a 34" by 24" oval, a |
| accessories for this scale of model train. Those who | | | | steam locomotive, a tender car, two cars and |
| are newer to the hobby or to this scale will find a lot to | | | | caboose as well as a power pack, a working headlight |
| like about Bachman's N scale model railroad sets such | | | | and speed controller. There are also plenty of other |
| as the White Christmas Express. This set includes | | | | choices - Bachman offers a wide variety of other sets |
| enough track for a 34" by 24" oval, a steam | | | | and accessories which anyone who loves N scale |
| locomotive, a tender car, two cars and caboose as | | | | model trains is sure to love. |