04-21-2014, 02:05 PM
nachoman Wrote:MM - I've got a few HOn3 truss rod boxcars, and an N-scale steel caboose, and I can tell you they aren't even visually close in size - if that helps you any. I thought about this issue years ago when I thought of "up sizing" N-scale cars into HOn3, but then I saw that they really aren't close enough in size, so it is much easier to just cut down standard gauge cars. I've seen some N-scale freight cars of the 1890-1920 era, but I agree, they are not very common.
Thanks - that's a more practical comparison with some easy elements to visualize.
A further though that occurred to me last night is that the hardware- doors, windows, ladders, grab irons and so forth, are gong to be scaled for a standard figure in HO on an HO narrow gauge car, creating addition work.
I'm coming to the same conclusion you did - just have to start reworking cars, dang it. Maybe I'll use reefers as a basis - they were wooden built long after box cars began to incorporate steel. Have to take a long look at things like available time, rolling stock, and how likely I am to be able to complete such a lengthy project at my age with aging eyes and fumble fingers. "Golden years" my @#$%*!
