N Scale Locomotive Encyclopedia (North American Prototypes)
This is an encylopedia of N scale locomotive models (restricted to North American locomotives or models factory-painted in North American livery schemes). Listed are all of the N scale locomotives that I have owned at one time or another (or locomotives that I've verified to exist but haven't acquired yet).
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Nov 3, 2011 · What are the best N scale locomotives, passenger coaches, and rolling stock manufacturers? Kato seems good from my minimal research. Even some Bachmann seems ok to start with.
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Sep 10, 2012 · Re: Votes for the best running N scale steam loco models... The best out of the box are the Athearn/MDC 2-8-0 and 2-6-0. These are based on 1880s prototypes and have a motor in the tender. The Bachmann 4-6-0 is also very good.
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Nov 24, 2003 · Micro Trains has always been the granddaddy of N-scale rolling stock (and now make an FT). They have also commanded the highest prices. Other higher end companies include Intermountain (which now also produces locos – a real nice FT, SD40T-2, and an F3 on the way), Red Caboose, Deluxe, LBF.
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Feb 9, 2024 · As some of you have seen, ScaleTrains has announced the SD40T-2 in N scale. For those of us that bought big into the same Intermountain unit, but were disappointed in its quality, this is a tempting choice but difficult to justify the astronomical cost of replacing a single unit much less the fleet.
Review Of Scale Trains N Scale Locomotives
Apr 19, 2018 · Scale Trains are releasing their N scale ET44 locomotives. I have never seen a review of any of their engines. How is the quality and running capabilites of their engines compared to Kato and Atlas?
N Gauge manufacturers quality : r/modeltrains - Reddit
Nov 15, 2022 · In your opinion, who are the best to worst N Gauge locos & rolling stock manufacturers? Please rate all brands you're familiar with, whether they are still in business or not. Thanks!
Current N scale steam locomotives. What is your best running?
Oct 22, 2004 · The best running N scale steam, out of the box, is the Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0. With a little work, the Kato 2-8-2 and Bachmann Spectrum 4-8-2 run as well. After that, the MDC 2-8-0 and 2-6-0 are great runners and pull surprisingly well. After that, it's a crapshoot.
Good N scale Steam Locomotives : r/nscalemodeltrains - Reddit
I'm going to be starting work on my own N scale layout and I'm planning for it to be a freelance Appalachian coal hauler. I'm looking to build my locomotive fleet around 2-8-2s along with some sort of articulated. I was wondering which engines are solid runners and have worked well.
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Review: N Scale Broadway Limited 4-6-2 Heavy Pacific. Empty Wallet Wednesday: Setting up Prototypical Lights. (Deep Dive) N scale reviews. From Engines to rolling stock, track and more.