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by jeepee
Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:59 pm
Forum: N Gauge
Topic: what angle can I go up to?
Replies: 5
Views: 4669

Re: what angle can I go up to?

Ok ,thank you, I have a small layout. 2ftx6ft so I will have to experiment and see what I can get away with
by jeepee
Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:57 pm
Forum: N Gauge
Topic: what angle can I go up to?
Replies: 5
Views: 4669

what angle can I go up to?

Hi everyone. I have another problem which I as a complete novice have no Idea about. I want to raise my track on a ramp to another level. I don't know how high I can make the upper level as I have no Idea as to what gradient an N gauge train can climb. If some on could advise me on the best angle I ...
by jeepee
Fri Jan 25, 2019 1:39 pm
Forum: Layout Track & Design
Topic: What makes a good layout?
Replies: 33
Views: 25003

Re: What makes a good layout?

IF it makes you happy and content after a hard days work, and if you are fulfilled and relaxed by your hobby then "it's a good layout"
by jeepee
Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:37 pm
Forum: N Gauge
Topic: Island platform width and
Replies: 4
Views: 4627

Re: Island platform width and

Good Idea Malcom ,now why didn,t I think of that. Thank you
by jeepee
Tue Nov 27, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: N Gauge
Topic: Island platform width and
Replies: 4
Views: 4627

Re: Island platform width and

I have a fallor "Schwarzburg" railway station which will be on one side ,but then I thought if there is a standard width for an Island platform between the two tracks I could either buy one or make one but I want to start fixing my track before doing anything else which is why I need a siz...
by jeepee
Tue Nov 27, 2018 5:04 pm
Forum: N Gauge
Topic: Island platform width and
Replies: 4
Views: 4627

Island platform width and

Can anyone help me with this little problem, I am laying my track and want an Island platform. I need the width of it so that I can work out my track distance. Also is there any difference between British width and German as I am doing a German railway. I am using Peco track ' Thank you
by jeepee
Mon Nov 05, 2018 8:26 pm
Forum: Layout Track & Design
Topic: Make of track is straining my Brain
Replies: 19
Views: 15416

Re: Make of track is straining my Brain

Thanks for your help. I will start having a serious look at peco.I did notice that the standard radii of the peco differs from that of the Fleischmann.
by jeepee
Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:23 pm
Forum: Layout Track & Design
Topic: Make of track is straining my Brain
Replies: 19
Views: 15416

Make of track is straining my Brain

Hi Everyone. I am in the process of planning my first N scale railway. I have some very definite Ideas on the type of layout and scenery etc ,but the thing that s bothering me at the moment is the track. I am building a (roughly ) German epoch 3-4 layout and I have a Fleischman BR 39 Engine. I was h...