| An N scale model train is just one of the many scales | | | | create and enforce standards for the scales and |
| of trains that are available on the market today. This | | | | gauges of all model trains. However, interestingly |
| model of train has been around since the 1960s when | | | | enough, the fact that this train has become so popular |
| the manufacturer K. Arnold and Co. began to sell them | | | | and across so many different nations has led to some |
| in the USA. | | | | variations despite efforts to standardize rail gauges |
| It is one of the smallest models available, and is highly | | | | and scales. For example, N scale model trains in |
| sought after in countries like Japan or by those people | | | | Europe have a ratio of 1:160, while N scale trains in |
| around the world who do not have very much space | | | | Japan have a ratio of 1:150. |
| to spare for such trains, or who wish to put up | | | | The small size of the N scale model trainsets means |
| expansive track layouts that do not cover too much | | | | that this is not a trainset that can be used by beginners |
| space. Formally, N gauge trains have a ratio of 1:148 to | | | | or those not comfortable working with such little trains |
| 1:160. The gauge for this scale, known as the N gauge, | | | | and pieces. Nor can they be used around very young |
| measures just 9mm between each rail. | | | | children who might put them in their mouths and choke |
| N scale model trains used to be a specialty of the | | | | on them. |
| USA, the UK and other countries in Europe. But | | | | These scaled trains can be used with other model |
| Australia has recently begun to craft N scale model | | | | train scales such as 009 and HOe scales, and can |
| kits as well. | | | | even be used on Z scale tracks. By doing so, |
| The USA's National Model Railway Association and | | | | hobbyists can be able to toy with perspective and |
| Europe's MOROP continuously work together to | | | | make their sets that much more interesting. |