N GAUGE MODEL RAILWAY BASICS - TRACK

N GAUGE MODEL RAILWAY BASICS – TRACK

PICCADILLY SIDINGS
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After the first BASICS video I had a few people ask about varying aspects of track, hence this video.
In this video I:
- Identify the types of N gauge track available.
- Explore the varying sizes of set track from 1st to 4th pros and cons.
- Explore different points, crossovers and double / single slip.
- We look at the PECO website to find out what track is available
- Explore the idea of downloadable paper track for planning.
- Explore use of cork.
- How to fit track together fix it down
- Possible household items that can be used as weights
- Explore track cleaning and rubbers.

Please remember I am a fellow modeller, but I don’t know everything, but will do my best possibly refer the question a video or fellow modeller / you tuber.

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Piccadilly Model Railway (N gauge)


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[peaks]

Another excellent informative video showing anyone how to build a layout from the basics up this along side the wiring video yesterday is excellent

[GWRailFan]

a lot o locos have a minimum radios that they can/should work on, ive noticed loads say they cant cope with anything below 2nd radios, or at least that was i think they recommend for flawless driving, i noticed you had red finger tips, looks like you had finished finger painting haha

[chuckmaddison]

Just starting out with Tomix was a toss-up with Kato. Considering putting track on felt. Track coming is 2.4 meter x 560 mm.

[domytar]

Hello what type of model is the purple train please thanks

[ashleyhamman]

You mentioned the overhang of trains on curves. Since I've not bought any passenger rolling stock yet, and am developing the trackplan with CAD, what would be the best way to figure out overhang? Should I just measure the scale length of the longest expected carriage from end to end on the curve, and for width use the prototype loading gauge specs?

[moorlandmodelrailwayandy]

Great explanation John. I've forwarded it to a young lad that I'm helping to build his railway by zoom at the moment which is quite hard. I've tried to point him towards set track curves but he's obsessed with wanting flexi. Hopefully this will help him especially as you said in the video it's best to use set track until you're more confident of laying track. Thanks John cheers Andy

[nicholasgomez]

Great video with lots of useful tips for both beginners and vets. I've been using Fleischmann track with 6 different radii, ranging from 194.6mm (almost useless!) to 765mm, with a 33.6mm progress except for their last two. I can't emphasise enough something you say - beware of very tight curves, many engines can't take them!!

[Oorail]

Great video John. I've a quick question, whats the best way to remove track pins from N gauge track? Would it be similar to OO, use a flat knife or small screwdriver edge to pry the pin upwards enough to grab a hold of it with a pliers and pull? Or is it pointless, and just pull up on the sleeper with pliers and fix the sleepers later if they break? I've inherited a small N gauge layout, along with a much larger OO layout. The N gauge was just started, so need to talk someone through removing the track before they can send it to me. Thanks!

[TRAMJUNCTIONHG]

Great video John for the beginner, starting to design and build a model railway in N or 00 gauge. Like you say, some people frown on these track cleaning rubbers, but if they did any real damage to the track, Peco would not sell or recommend them in the first place. I use them together with a graphite stick, which after using the rubber, puts an invisible graphte coating on the rail head, which helps to get a good electrical contact between the rail and the loco wheeles.
Next time I do a video I will show one of these grahite sticks, they are cheap to buy and last almost forever.
Cheers for

[rossgoodchild]

Great video and help for someone who is starting out there own railway layout brilliant thank you once again

[MM-vtir]

Nice one John. Well informed video, and a need to know. Cheers. Iain

[thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Good explanation John - will have been helpful to those just starting out in our hobby. Cheers Euan

[Chandwell]

Good stuff, showing the basics. Always things to learn (and re-learn). Love the cork cutting advice.

[KieCrafts]

Hi mate, I was wondering if you could help me, im currently designing a small N G layout. Size is key here as it has to be small. Ive come up with some designs but Im concenred that the design involves ST5/6 points. I know you said avoid using them if possible but I cant really comprimise not using them (space saving). In your experience, how problematic would you say they are? Id love to run a 37/47/66/156 etc. on the layout, thats the goal. I watched another vid and some fella was using ST5s and the loco (an american diesel) ran really well over them. Any advice and guidance would be so welcome. P.S awesome series of vids, i'm taking plenty of notes! :)

[LeslieGilpinRailways]

Some clear demos there, there are always tips even experienced modellers need reminding of.

[Locoforce]

this layout is actually incredible! im actually mindblown by the stock you have here, i have subbed, cheers, adam - magor junction

[quarryjunction-]

I learnt the hard way with the small points on my last OO layout, hence thank you for the advice on the long points which are on order as we speak. Cheers John

[davidcox]

Thanks I’m just starting out you were realy easy to learn with

[petermoss]

Your videos are really helpful, thanks. I am a bit confused on turnouts. Peco only list the ST5 & 6 or the curved turnouts ST 44 & 45. Apart from crossings, turnout-wise that appears to be it. Do you think it could be that the medium and long (straight) turnouts that you recommend are discontinued? Many thanks.

[filmuk]

Great clip well explained and i have learn`t some think from it thank you John