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Hi I have just purchased a job lot of N scale locos and stock mainly Minitrix, in this lot is a lovely early Britannia which unfortunately seems to have given up the ghost. The lights work when power is fed to the loco but there is no go, on inspection the brush spring is broken but the motor still seems to have no life. Does anybody know a supplier or substitute/donor for a “new” motor. This loco would be ideal for the kids to use so want to try and get it running rather than condemn it Thanks

I have been playing with anyrail but been struggling with a blank canvas so I have been looking for some inspiration to take bits from

I saw this on an thread today when I was doing some browsing and really like the look of this as it contains nearly everything we are after. Thoughts welcome

I was looking at that book last night, I’ve also read about this until my eyes bled (a little dramatic, but feels like it.) I don’t want to put tight curves anywhere as I want a nice “flow” and less chance of a loco at model warp speed derailing on a tight curve. I have seen a few we like the looks of, i must consist of 2 loops in any shape or size and have a small shunting area

Thank you all for your advice and thoughts, next question. Im now tearing my hair out thinking of a Trackplan I’ve got “anyrail” on the computer but looking for inspiration, so what is the OO equivalent size to a 6x3 N gauge is it as simple as 12x6?

Thanks guys Im more interested in a nice scenic environment with some interesting trackwork to keep the kids entertained. I shall be sourcing some second hand locos and stock for them and possibly treat myself to something once it’s near completion....obviously just to test the layout

Hi folks, I’m new here so please go easy. I imagine this is a question asked a thousand times but I’m stuck for ideas. I am wanting to build a “small” layout ideally 6’x3’ (possibility to go a little larger) primarily for a family activity now the nights are drawing in. It will primarily be used by myself and my 2 sons (Ages 5 & 8) under supervision. My 13 yr old daughter is very hands on and creative and wants to help model the environment. The baseboard will be split over 2 boards which fold to keep space to a minimum as we live in a modern habitable rabbit hutch, I am a joiner by trade so this is easy enough. I am primarily looking for 2 continuous loops with a siding or 3. This will be run on a standard DC setup to keep initial costs down. Now my dad has offered us some OO track and stock but with size constraints I’m leaning more towards N. I haven’t touched a model Railway for a good 17yrs so I’m a little out of touch. Is N completely unfeasible? Are the locos too light and temperamental? The layout needs to encapsulate their imagination aswell as being reliable. Any help, tips and experiences are very much welcomed. Thank you in advance