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N Scale developed by the German firm of Arnold Rapido in the early 1960s,
was rapidly adopted worldwide as the most popular small-scale modelling choice.
The
term N gauge refers to the track dimensions, bit in the UK in particular N gauge
refers to their 1:148 scale, 9 mm track gauge modeling. The terms N scale and N
gauge are often used interchangeably. An advantage of N scale is that it allows
hobbyists to build layouts that take up less space than HO scale, or put longer
track runs into the same amount of space, because the models are smaller
In the United States and Europe, models of standard
gauge (4ft 8.5in) trains are built to 1:160 scale and made so that they run on N
gauge track. In the United Kingdom a scale of 1:148 is used for commercially
produced models. In Japan, a scale of 1:150 is used for the models of 3 ft 6 in
gauge trains, while a scale of 1:160 is used for models of standard gauge
Shinkansen (Bullet Train) models. In the U.S. and Europe, a scale of 1:160 is
used for models of trains, irrespective of the gauge of the real trains they are
scaled from. All of these scales run on the same 9mm track gauge (N gauge).
N scale locomotives are powered by DC motors which accept a nominal maximum of
12 V DC and has a large worldwide following second only to HO scale's. Models are made of very many standard
gauge prototypes from every continent. In Japan, where space in homes is more limited, N scale is the most
popular scale and some use N scale in order to build more complex
or more visually expansive models.
A number of modellers in the United Kingdom use 2 mm scale, a closer-to-scale
standard than N scale. 2 mm scale, as the name implies, is scaled at 2 mm to the
foot (1:152) with a 9.42 mm track gauge.
Arnold
Athearn Produces U.S. prototype locomotive and freight cars
Atlas Model Railroad Co Highly regarded manufacturer of U.S. N scale
locomotives, track, freight cars, and more
BLMA Models. Fine-Scale Locomotive, Freight Car & Scenery Accessories
Dapol Maker of British outline model trains
Fleischmann (model railroads) German maker of model trains
Graham Farish Maker of British model trains
Kato U.S.A. Maker of U.S. and Japanese Prototype model trains
Micro-Trains Well detailed high end U.S. freight cars as well as the de facto
standard for couplers
Minitrix Part of the Trix company, owned by Märklin
Peco Manufacturer of track, a loco and wagons, including N gauge
Showcase Miniatures. Makers of exceptional Vehicles, Structures and scenery
details.
Wm. K. Walthers A distributor/manufacturer of model railroading products
as well as a limited line of N scale freight cars.
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