Steve Williams

Thanks for that info Adrian. I never realise that MicroTrains was the old Kadee 'N' Line. I may be tempted to try a small taster layout in 'N' (so long as my eyes will allow me to see it!) Steve

Fiendish! I read very recently (can't recall where) of someone who cut off the inside spikes off Atlass code 55 as the wheels were catching. Some of the worst offenders were Atlas wheel sets, apparently! The rails were still secure even after this drastic measure. Steve

I know Nigel Burkin uses code 55 Atlas on his layout and it does look good: http://nigelburkin.wordpress.com/2010/04/ Both being code 55 I suppose it could all depend on how far up the profile the spikes come. My knowledge of 'N' is virtually non-existent, although I understand that fitting decoders can be a problem and that trucks are often swopped. I don't even know if you can get Kadee couplers for 'N'! Having seen some very impressive US themed 'N' layouts recently,however,it is very enticing: http://genevasub.blogspot.com/ http://csxdixieline.blogspot.com/ http://www.mrlmodeler.com/MRL_Modeler.html http://www.scarthbridge.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.html

Very impressive layout. Love the spaciousness, and in many of the photoographs, it doesn't actually look 'N' gauge. I noticed that you are using code 55 track. I have read of the problems with some manufacturers'stock falling foul of this code because of too deep wheel flanges. Have you had any problems with this? Steve

Thanks Brian. I was hoping that they were bought in and might also be available in 4mm. Steve

Brian, Ref. the 27. Who makes the brass buffer pipework, or does it come with the kit? Steve

I still think they're as ugly as sin, but that one does look a bit better weathered John. Steve

I can see where they got their design inspiration from! http://www.travel-images.com/france238.jpg Steve

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