Tips for train layouts

First, you'll want to create a draft or blueprint of your ideas. This will help you design your n scale train layout proportionally. Keep things simple at first. Start by constructing simple loops or circles so that you can add on with decorations and more track in different areas at a later date. You will eventually be able to expand upon your ideas by adding on switches, sidings and combining and crossing railway tracks. The possibilities are endless!

One of the most important steps in constructing a brand new N scale train layout is purchasing quality rail cars and accessories. TopHobbyTrains.com offers couplers, uncouplers, underslung short-shank and medium body mounts, and figures. You can also get everything you need to get started on new N scale model layouts with our Kato N Scale Train Set with unitrack. You will need to purchase items such as multi-purpose dry graphite lubricant for use all around the layout, assuring smooth coupler action.

Next, design scenery. N scale model layouts are the best type of layouts for detailed images. You may be able to find some pebbles, rocks, twigs, greenery and even water (for ponds) around the house to use in a creative way on your model. TopHobbyTrains.com offers figures of people and telephone poles with street lights to enhance your N scale train layout in a professional manner. You can quickly and easily achieve a realistic effect on your diorama by browsing our Woodland Scenics products. Nothing will delight you more than seeing the reaction of families and friends when they realize that your model is like a view from a mountain top.

And finally, enjoy your hobby and make it an ongoing project that you can take pride in. We are here to make purchasing pieces, parts and supplies for n scale model layouts affordable and simple.