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Re: New HO member - Lester Perry - 08-04-2014 Catt Wrote:They call the Normal scale because N scale modelers are Normal people and we all know that Normal people are weird. Where did you get the idea that easydays was normal? Re: New HO member - ezdays - 08-04-2014 Lester Perry Wrote:Catt Wrote:They call the Normal scale because N scale modelers are Normal people and we all know that Normal people are weird. We both go to the same shrink that's where that idea came from. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Re: New HO member - TrainHo - 08-04-2014 Wow, so after all this great welcome I have a bit of news. I have tried for over a week to lay out some semblance of a track plan and I have had NO luck. I require at least 2 if not 3 LONG mainlines and fellas, ah hates to say it, but I let my two dollar tables outweighs my $100 imagination when it came to how much room I "thought" I had. Long story short I won't be switching to HO but will begin from scratch with another N scale layout. And I'm telling ya it's killing me! I got my KCS locomotive in the mail today and THAT. THING. IS. BEEEUTEEEFUL!!!! I may be holding on to it but refuse to take it out of the box in case I decide not to keep it. I REALLY want to put it on the tracks just to hear it but I know better. So, in case any Mods are reading this, any chance of changing my name to TraiNho? Re: New HO member - Tyson Rayles - 08-04-2014 Or maybe TrainN ? ![]() Re: New HO member - TrainHo - 08-04-2014 Oh no. I am definitely a train ho. ![]() Re: New HO member - Kev1340 - 08-05-2014 Welcome aboard TrainHo (also known as TraiNho) ![]() I'm an avid N scaler myself, committed even, or perhaps should be ... I tried dabbling in HO for a while, but found it just eats up more space than I have available ... Keep us up to date on your New venture, and don't forget the photos! Cheers, Kev Re: New HO member - Catt - 08-05-2014 So Train Ho just exactly how much room do you have.With a little information we may be able to help you stay on that Horribly Oversized track. :mrgreen: Re: New HO member - TrainHo - 08-07-2014 I have 10x13 tables. Here is a couple shot of what I have to work with. ![]() ![]() My biggest problem is I like to run intermodal and long rolling stock. I tried to keep a minimum radius of 24" and it just doesn't work…for me. I must have along mainline and unfortunately, HO is not going to allow me to have that. I struggled entirely too much with grades and clearances. Here is a shot of an intermodal on a 23" radius. It just didn't work for me. ![]() Way too much overhang. Re: New HO member - torikoos - 08-08-2014 Keep your HO, model your layout in N , but build a module in HO to join up with others and create that big railroad from time to time so you can run your intermodal trains in HO too. Koos Re: New HO member - Sumpter250 - 08-08-2014 torikoos Wrote:Keep your HO, model your layout in N , but build a module in HO to join up with others and create that big railroad from time to time so you can run your intermodal trains in HO too. Koos "build a module in HO to join up with others" These three are 24" X 48", ( the back tables are optional, for the Narrow gauge loop.) and, are my first module set. I now "show", the new set, which are 30" X 48", with a 24" X 48" "back module", that makes the center "one" 54" X 48". The Narrow gauge runs on a loop below the level of the "required", standard gauge, two track mainline. (( The module specs require the Narrow gauge to be above the Standard gauge - - - The exception was allowed, for the new module set, because I am the only member of this group still modeling Narrow Gauge.)) You would have to find a modular group, and get a copy of their "spec's", before building. There is no greater fun, than to be able to play with your toys in public.......and, at the same time - - - be building those toys. Re: New HO member - iis612 - 08-27-2014 TraiNHo, Whomever gave you the impression that this was a warm and welcoming place was mistaken... Kidding... This place is awesome. Some of the best modelling skill I have seen, bar none, has been here. I have had the privilege of meeting a few of the folks here in person. I can honestly say that if not for the people here I would have walked away from this hobby many times. Any time I have had a frustration with modelling, or just the world in general, I have been able to seek advice here. These folks here are among the most supportive I have found in any internet forum. And, as you have no doubt witnessed, we all have a playful side. I can't wait to see more of your layout. The couple of teaser pics were nice. Matt Re: New HO member - Lester Perry - 08-30-2014 TrainHo Wrote:Oh no. I am definitely a train ho. That is what I was thinking. I mean I am always out HOing around. A friend of mine is a retired Po lease ocifer so I could never go to being an HOPRO. :?: Re: New HO member - TrainHo - 08-31-2014 I am definitely impressed with the site. I have, however, decided to re-pursue N scale. Mainly due to space and what I want to see on my RR. However! I live in a 4 bedroom house, by myself, and have many rooms available for modeling. I am still in love with modeling HO and have even cleaned out a bedroom for that purpose. But, I am not gonna lie, it will be a while before I am able to start on it. I am working on a semi sort of track plan and when I am ready I will post it up. It will more than likely be in a 10x10 bedroom and be an around the room layout. Thanks for the welcomes so far and when I get going solid on my N scale I will share! Re: New HO member - Lester Perry - 09-01-2014 Well some folks around her say that N is Normal. I disagree, I don't have a spiffy acronym for N. Except maybe #@%$&N ![]() Re: New HO member - Sumpter250 - 09-01-2014 Lester Perry Wrote: ![]() ![]() huge ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |